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Letter to the Editor

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
It has been just over a year since I had the honor of becoming your Chief of Police, and I remain overwhelmed and deeply grateful for the support I’ve received from the citizens of Childress.
Farrah Holcomb was recently promoted to Senior Vice President and Community Bank President at InterBank’s Childress branch.

Farrah Holcomb was recently promoted to Senior Vice President and Community Bank President at InterBank’s Childress branch.

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Farrah Holcomb promoted to Community Bank President at InterBank

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
CHILDRESS — InterBank recently announced the promotion of Farrah Holcomb to Senior Vice President and Community Bank President. Holcomb will be leading the lending and retail efforts in Childress, as well as holding a position on the North Texas Loan Committee.

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At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
CHILDRESS — Friday, Jan. 16, a Pilatus PC-12 stopped in on its way from New Mexico to Grand Prairie.Saturday, Jan. 17, a Cirrus flew in from Panhandle before heading to Cisco, and a Beechcraft Bonanza came in from Idalou.Sunday, Jan. 18, a Cessna Citation flew in.Monday, Jan.

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Childress students named to ACU Dean’s Honor Roll

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
ABILENE — Abilene Christian University (ACU) recently announced the Dean’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2025 semester, including four Childress students—Ayelan Green, sophomore, Advertising and Public Relations; Shea Ellifritz, senior, Psychology; Darren Pratt, senior, Biochemistry; and Chrissy Delgado,...
The Childress Chamber of Commerce Banquet Awards Ceremony, Year of 2025 — Growth and Opportunity, has been rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16 at the Mashburn Event Center and Arena. Tickets, available for $35, can be purchased by calling 940-937-2567.

The Childress Chamber of Commerce Banquet Awards Ceremony, Year of 2025 — Growth and Opportunity, has been rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16 at the Mashburn Event Center and Arena. Tickets, available for $35, can be purchased by calling 940-937-2567.

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Childress Chamber Banquet rescheduled for Feb. 16

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Photo Courtesy of the Texas Department of Transportation

Photo Courtesy of the Texas Department of Transportation

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TxDOT’s Fleet Operations crew monitors roads during Winter Storm Fern

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Covering Briscoe, Childress, Collingsworth, Cottle, Dickens, Donley, Foard, Hall, Hardeman, King, Knox, Motley and Wheeler counties, the Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) highlights its Fleet Operations crew.
Photo Courtesy of Ken King

Photo Courtesy of Ken King

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Rep. Ken King makes private visit to Childress

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Texas House District 88 Representative Ken King, joined by his wife, Robin, recently made a private visit to Childress, revisiting wins from the recent 89th Texas Legislature with prominent community figures, including Boedeker Flying Service owner and operator Luke Boedeker, Bradley 3 Ranch owner...
The Red River Sun, formerly located at 226 N. Main St., recently relocated to the Childress Chamber of Commerce, 237 Commerce St. NW.

The Red River Sun, formerly located at 226 N. Main St., recently relocated to the Childress Chamber of Commerce, 237 Commerce St. NW.

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We've moved!

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
CHILDRESS — The Red River Sun, formerly located at 226 N. Main St., recently relocated to the Childress Chamber of Commerce, 237 Commerce St. NW, welcoming readers into the new space Monday, Feb. 2.

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Wild Card Youth Rodeo cancelled

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
CHILDRESS — The Wild Card Youth Rodeo Winter Series has been cancelled, according to event organizer Sheabree Nix. Originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24-Sunday. Jan. 25 the event was cancelled due to inclement weather.
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