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Birth Announcement

Birth Announcement

Birth Announcement

Proud parents Ty and Keri Jo Wellborn, of Childress, and two-year-old big brother Colter welcomed Adeline Kate Wellborn, born on June 23, 2023. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 19.50 inches long.
At the PalaceTheater: ‘My Dog Skip’and‘Old Yeller’

At the PalaceTheater: ‘My Dog Skip’and‘Old Yeller’

At the PalaceTheater: ‘My Dog Skip’and‘Old Yeller’

Spend the dog days of summer at the Palace Theater! “My Dog Skip” will show at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 15, followed by “Old Yeller” at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 16. For Palace Theater alerts, Texas “MOVIE” to 323-579-2011. Graphic Courtesy of Palace Theater
Ceta Canyon Church Camp serves Wellington youth

Ceta Canyon Church Camp serves Wellington youth

Ceta Canyon Church Camp serves Wellington youth

Wellington fourth, fifth and sixth graders traveled to Ceta Canyon’s One Way 4-6 Camp Monday, June 26-Friday, June 30. Crafts, Bible quest, hiking, swimming, small groups, sports field challenges, jumping pillow, a water slide, archery and more filled the hours at the five-day camp.
WTAMU Wellington Alumni commend three graduates

WTAMU Wellington Alumni commend three graduates

WTAMU Wellington Alumni commend three graduates

WELLINGTON — West Texas A&M University Alumni-Wellington Chapter celebrated the 2023 scholarship recipients at its eighth annual recognition dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 6 at the Wellington Ritz Theatre. Sandie Killian greeted WTAMU alumni and guests upon arrival.
Memphis High Schoolers compete at FCCLA  National Leadership Conference

Memphis High Schoolers compete at FCCLA National Leadership Conference

Memphis High Schoolers compete at FCCLA National Leadership Conference

Memphis High School (MHS) Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members Karson Byard, Maggie Cook, Riley Lindley, Gizelle Rodriguez, Carson Smith and Corrina Torres compete during the FCCLA National Leadership Conference held Sunday, July 2-Thursday, July 6 in Denver, Colo.
The firecracker plant’s blooms provide fiery bursts of color all season long. Their tubular shape are also attractive to hummingbirds. Texas A&M AgriLife/ Mike Arnold

The firecracker plant’s blooms provide fiery bursts of color all season long. Their tubular shape are also attractive to hummingbirds. Texas A&M AgriLife/ Mike Arnold

Ignite gardens with newest Texas Superstar — the firecracker plant

Homeowners looking to add a touch of fiery brilliance to their garden should look no further than the firecracker plant, named the newest Texas Superstar.