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Memphis Independent School District educators earn a combined $694,203 through the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program. MEMPHIS ISD

Memphis Independent School District educators earn a combined $694,203 through the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program. MEMPHIS ISD

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Memphis ISD educators awarded over $694K in incentive pay

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, June 25, 2026
MEMPHIS — For the fourth consecutive year, Memphis Independent School District (ISD) educators were awarded incentive pay through the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program.
Zenith Swift Hickey, left, Barbara Lennon Roberson, Garth Lewis and Judy Ellis Lemons reminisce during the 69th Annual Dodson Ex-Student reunion Saturday, May 23. COURTESY PHOTO

Zenith Swift Hickey, left, Barbara Lennon Roberson, Garth Lewis and Judy Ellis Lemons reminisce during the 69th Annual Dodson Ex-Student reunion Saturday, May 23. COURTESY PHOTO

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Dodson ex-students convene for 69th reunion

Bev Odom
Thursday, June 25, 2026
DODSON – Dodson ex-students gathered at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 23 at Dodson Town Hall for their 69th annual reunion.“Ex-students began arriving a little after 9 a.m. and said their good-byes around 5 p.m.,” noted organizer Barbara Roberson.
Wellington Lions make impact

Wellington Lions make impact

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Wellington Lions make impact

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2026
In cooperation with the Texas Ramp Project - Panhandle Area, members of Wellington Lions Club and Rocket Leo Club erected four ramps, from Dallas St. to El Paso St. and Childress St., then 7th St., on Saturday, June 20.
First Baptist Church 55+ luncheon welcomes crowd

First Baptist Church 55+ luncheon welcomes crowd

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First Baptist Church 55+ luncheon welcomes crowd

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2026
First Baptist Church (FBC) of Childress welcomes a crowd of 19 for the recent 55-plus luncheon, which consisted of build-your-own sandwiches, as well as multiple sides and desserts. FBC Pastor Tim Medley offered the blessing, and following the meal, Perry Foster led the group in a hymn.
Celebrated by friends and family at the Saturday, May 30 bridal shower, Yvonne Rodriguez and Jose Tellez exchanged wedding vows on Saturday, June 6. COURTESY PHOTO

Celebrated by friends and family at the Saturday, May 30 bridal shower, Yvonne Rodriguez and Jose Tellez exchanged wedding vows on Saturday, June 6. COURTESY PHOTO

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Bridal Shower honors Rodriguez, Tellez

Special To The Intrepid
Thursday, June 25, 2026
WELLINGTON – Friends and family gathered for a bridal shower in honor of Yvonne Rodriguez, bride-elect of Jose Tellez, the afternoon of Saturday, May 30 at the Wellington Ritz Theatre Lewis Building. Guests called from 2-3:30 p.m. to celebrate the couple.
Students witness Dino-Mite Magic

Students witness Dino-Mite Magic

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Students witness Dino-Mite Magic

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Magician Kyle Groves works his “Dino-Mite Magic” with student volunteers Tuesday, June 16 as the original dinosaur book cover finally appeared following lots of shuffling of the envelopes. Presented by The Amarillo Magic Co.

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TxDOT to offer free child car seat inspections in Memphis

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, May 15, 2026
CHILDRESS — The Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will offer free child car safety seat inspections, as well as free car seats and installation, during a Child Safety Seat Check Event from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 30 at the Memphis Public Library.
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Support your local pharmacy

Fred Hardwicke
Friday, May 15, 2026
My wife’s first job was at a rural drug store in South Carolina.In fact, a drug store/pharmacy is one of the basic signs of civilization in West Texas, along with a gas station, a grocery store and a church.
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