Bob Wills Day celebrates 52 years of ‘swinging’ music

TURKEY — The 52nd Annual Bob Wills Day was a “swinging” good time Thursday, April 25-Saturday, April 27, attracting hundreds to Turkey, all thanks to the King of Western Swing Music.“Fifty-two years is a long time to be doing anything,” Bob Wills Day event organizers said.

Dodson Ex-Students plan 2024 reunion

DODSON – Dodson Ex-Students will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 25 at Dodson Town Hall for its 67th annual reunion. A Memorial Day tradition, invitations will soon be mailed to ex-students and teachers.“The reunion is open to anyone with an interest in Dodson,” said organizer Barbara Roberson.

Childress students compete at regional academic meet

Childress High School students compete at the recent UIL Academic Regional Meet Friday, April 26-Saturday, April 27 at Abilene Christian University.

Austin Elementary students reduce, reuse, recycle

Austin Elementary School students write “reduce, reuse, recycle” commercial scripts, utilizing collaboration, communication and creativity.

Childress Honor Rolls

Dawson Adcock, Stetson Arbuckle, Jacob Booker, Jocelyn Bourland, Jett Brendle, Nikola Brown, Aryan Cariveau, Knox Clark, Eliya Claudrick, Keegan Crim, McCrae Detwiler, Scotlyn Farley, Zaydian Felmons, Harper Foard, Anastasia Galvan, Lucio Gamboa, Remy Gevarter, Addyson Hall, Daniel Helm, Isaac...

Wellington Care Center marks Earth Day

WELLINGTON – Adorned in their sky-blue T-shirts with the message, “planting happiness for our residents,” Wellington Care Center (WCC) staff celebrated Earth Day with a series of activities for the residents Monday, April 22.

Hall-Childress SWCD celebrates Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week

CHILDRESS — As we celebrate Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week, the theme “May the Forest Be with You Always” takes center stage, emphasizing the connection between soil and water conservation and the resilience of our forests.

2024 Childress All-School Reunion cancelled

CHILDRESS — The Childress All-School Reunion Committee recently made the decision to cancel the 2024 Childress All-School Reunion, announced Monday, April 15.“To put this reunion together takes a lot of time and effort,”the Childress All-School Reunion Committee said.

Area happenings

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Wellington OAP´s All My Son´s wins trip to regional contest

Wellington High School (WHS) One Act Play’s (OAP) production of “All My Sons” advances at the UIL 2A OAP Area competition Thursday, April 11 at Post High School. For the third straight contest, Kaseten Welch earned Best Performer, and Jackson Jones and Damiana Peters received All-Star Cast awards.