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Fourth of July Party in the Park to welcome live music

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Shelby Bocanegra The Fourth of July Party in the Park, scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday, July 4 at Fair Park, just got even better. This year, the Fourth of July Party in the Park will welcome live music, beginning at 6 p.m., including the Huser Brothers and Ty Wellborn and the Last Stand.

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TxDOT summer interns gain hands-on experience

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Texas Department of TransportationChildress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) summer intern Ethan Herbstritt, an upcoming senior at Childress High School, gains hands-on experience through the district’s internship program, collecting GPS locations of utility meters...

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Swimming prohibited at Fair Park Lake

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The Red River SunThe City of Childress reminds the public that swimming or jumping in Fair Park Lake — or any body of water on city property — is prohibited.
Rusty Spur Steakhouse and Saloon opens its doors to the public Tuesday, June 17, offering hand-cut certified Angus beef, a full bar, a pool table and the most anticipated amenity, a salad bar, complete with fresh vegetables daily.

Rusty Spur Steakhouse and Saloon opens its doors to the public Tuesday, June 17, offering hand-cut certified Angus beef, a full bar, a pool table and the most anticipated amenity, a salad bar, complete with fresh vegetables daily.

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Rusty Spur Steakhouse and Saloon now open

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
 CHILDRESS — Rusty Spur Steakhouse and Saloon is now open, according to owner Jay Young, who said the restaurant will serve customers Tuesday-Saturday.
Childress High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Chapter Members, including Region I Vice President of Programs Inani Bhoja, Region I Vice President of Parliamentary Law Zoe Detwiler and Region I Vice President of Projects Emma Britten, recently attended Region and State Officer Leadership Training Sunday, June 8-Friday, June 13 at Camp Allen in Navasota.

Childress High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Chapter Members, including Region I Vice President of Programs Inani Bhoja, Region I Vice President of Parliamentary Law Zoe Detwiler and Region I Vice President of Projects Emma Britten, recently attended Region and State Officer Leadership Training Sunday, June 8-Friday, June 13 at Camp Allen in Navasota.

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Childress FCCLA Region Officers attend Officer Leadership Training camp

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
NAVASOTA — Three Childress High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Chapter Members, including Region I Vice President of Programs Inani Bhoja, Region I Vice President of Projects Emma Britten and Region I Vice President of Parliamentary Law Zoe Detwiler, recently attended Region...

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Congratulations, Class of 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
 Childress High School Yearbook StaffThe Childress High School Class of 2025 walks the stage Friday, May 23 at Fair Park Stadium. 

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Safety First

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
TxDOT Childress DistrictNew and returning Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) summer interns kick off the season, refreshing on safety protocol in a comprehensive orientation led by Safety Officer Jeremy Beck. 
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