What’s with the purple paint?

As fall weather ramps up and dove hunting season begins, remember, a purple stripe, whether painted on a fence post or tree, means “no trespassing.” So, if you see one, don’t go beyond it.

Young named 2023 Hall County Parade Marshall

MEMPHIS — This year’s Hall County Parade Marshall will be the late Johnnie Sue Byars Young, a true daughter of Hall County.

Gonzalez crowned 2023 Memphis High School Homecoming Queen

Memphis High School Homecoming Queen nominee Katelyn Morris, Queen Eliana Gonzalez and nominee Macaela Graham attend the Queen Coronation Friday, Sept. 8 with family.

Childress Fire Department, Childress Main Street to host hamburger cookout

CHILDRESS — The Childress Fire Department and Childress Main Street are teaming up for their annual hamburger cookout, which will be held Friday, Sept. 15 at the Childress Fire Department. Serving from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Collingsworth Chamber slates upcoming banquet

WELLINGTON – Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its Chamber Banquet at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Bura Handley Community Building Auditorium.

Tractor Supply Co. makes donation to Childress High School

CHILDRESS — Tractor Supply Co. donated a metal outdoor storage shed, as well as an abundance tools and building supplies, to the Childress High School (CHS) shop class Friday, Sept. 8. “We like to give back to the community and help these kids out,” Tractor Supply Co.

WELLINGTON

BASIC EMT CLASS Wellington Emergency Medical Service is offering a Basic Emergency MedicalTechnician (EMT) course beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24. Classes will be from 6-10 p.m. every Tuesday and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. one Saturday per month.

Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals and Senior Community Café Menu

Monday, Sept. 4 Closed in observance of Labor Day. Tuesday, Sept. 5 Oven Fried Fish, Scalloped Potatoes, Carrot and Raisin Salad, Hush Puppies, Pineapple, Milk. Wednesday, Sept. 6 Meatloaf, Macaroni and Cheese, Broccoli, Hot Roll, Mixed Fruit, Milk. Thursday, Sept.

Area happenings

Events are listed free of charge for nonprofit civic organizations, schools and community events. Submit listings at least two weeks ahead of the date. Listings will run throughthe date of the event. Emailed submissions are preferred to news@redriversun.

MEMPHIS

FAMILY GAME NIGHT Join Memphis Independent School District for Family Game Night from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5 at the First Bank andTrust Bronze Room. LIONS GOLF TOURNAMENT The Memphis Lions Club 37th Annual GolfTournament will be Saturday, Sept. 9.