Childress Farmers Market, CTX Run Club calling all pups for Dog Day fun

Childress Farmers MarketChildress Farmers Market is welcoming all four-legged, furry friends for Dog Day Friday, Sept. 20. In addition to the market, which will take place from 9 a.m.-noon, special Dog Day events will include a dog parade at 9:30 a.m., CTX Run Club’s Dog Run at 10 a.m.

Be a ‘wicked’ good donor at Childress Community Blood Drive

Coffee Memorial Blood CenterBe a wicked good donor at Coffee Memorial Blood Center’s Childress Community Blood Drive from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Childress Regional Medical Center’s Francis T. Smith Education Room.

At the Childress Municipal Airport

CHILDRESS — Tuesday, Sept. 9, a Tri-Pacer stopped for fuel on its way to Brownwood; a Bell 206 helicopter dropped in for fuel; and an experimental aircraft fueled up on its way from Oklahoma to New Mexico.Wednesday, Sept.

Fourth Friday Food Trucks to welcome tasty lineup

Fourth Friday Food TrucksFourth Friday Food Trucks is set to welcome a tasty lineup next week, including trucks from Eat Greedy Soulfood and BBQ, FeFe’s Funnel Cakes, Hot Diggity Hot Dogs and Sabor Castaños, from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 on the corner lot of Commerce St. and Ave. B NW.

Childress Fire Department, Childress Chamber of Commerce host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Through the Lens of LizLocal law enforcement and first responders, including the Childress Fire Department, Childress Police Department and Childress Sheriff’s Office, climb 1,908 stairs during the recent 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.

The Red River Sun School Menus

Childress ISDMonday, Sept. 22Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.  Lunch: X-Treme Burrito, Corn, Cucumber Slices, Fruit, Grain-Based Dessert, Milk. Tuesday, Sept. 23Breakfast: Breakfast Bread, Yogurt, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.

Area Happenings

Childress Happenings  ALL-SCHOOL REUNIONAll Childress High School alumni are invited to the Childress County All-School Reunion, sponsored by the Childress Chamber of Commerce, Friday, Sept. 19-Saturday, Sept. 20. Registration will take place from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

TxDOT Childress District warns of phone spoofing scam

CHILDRESS — The Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently warned the public about a phone spoofing scam involving the district’s phone number.

South Plains Electric Cooperative opens Operation Round Up Community Grant application

LUBBOCK — South Plains Electric Cooperative (SPEC) has opened Operation Round Up Community Grant application for the sixth year.

Childress County Heritage Museum encourages donor drive participation

CHILDRESS — Childress County Heritage Museum recently sent mailers to local businesses and individuals, inviting annual donor drive participation—a necessity for the nonprofit organization to continue improving and expanding its reach, according to Childress County Heritage Museum Director Niki...