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Wellington Care Center supports Skyrockets

Wellington Care Center supports Skyrockets

Wellington Care Center supports Skyrockets

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Attired mostly in Rocket Red, residents line the wings of Wellington Care Center Friday morning, Sept. 12 to welcome the Rocket Regiment, performing the “Fight Song” as they march through the facility under the leadership of Director Matthew Newsom.
Childress County Heritage Museum mailers were recently sent to local businesses and individuals, inviting annual donor drive participation. Childress County Heritage Museum

Childress County Heritage Museum mailers were recently sent to local businesses and individuals, inviting annual donor drive participation. Childress County Heritage Museum

Childress County Heritage Museum encourages donor drive participation

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, September 18, 2025
CHILDRESS — Childress County Heritage Museum recently sent mailers to local businesses and individuals, inviting annual donor drive participation—a necessity for the nonprofit organization to continue improving and expanding its reach, according to Childress County Heritage Museum Director Niki...
Assisted by organizer Darrell Colson, Steven Boone, reenacting Confederate General Robert E. Lee, explains life during the American Civil War to area students during the 2024 Living History Weekend at Powell Park in Wellington. Hosted by the Sons of Confederate Veterans Charles Goodnight Frontier Reg. Camp #2280, the 2025 event will again take place Friday-Saturday, Oct. 3-4 at Wellington’s Powell Park on Hwy 83. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Assisted by organizer Darrell Colson, Steven Boone, reenacting Confederate General Robert E. Lee, explains life during the American Civil War to area students during the 2024 Living History Weekend at Powell Park in Wellington. Hosted by the Sons of Confederate Veterans Charles Goodnight Frontier Reg. Camp #2280, the 2025 event will again take place Friday-Saturday, Oct. 3-4 at Wellington’s Powell Park on Hwy 83. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington’s 2025 Living History Weekend slated for first weekend of October

Bev Odom
Thursday, September 18, 2025
WELLINGTON – “We are so excited to be inviting all our area schools and communities to join us in our Fifth Annual Living History event at Powell Park in Wellington,” said organizer Rhonda Colson. “Last year, we welcomed over 700 students and teachers from area schools.
Bob and Sherry Tribble will serve as the 90th Annual Hall County Picnic Parade Marshalls. The Tribbles will be featured in the parade, which will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 on the square in downtown Memphis. Courtesy Photo

Bob and Sherry Tribble will serve as the 90th Annual Hall County Picnic Parade Marshalls. The Tribbles will be featured in the parade, which will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 on the square in downtown Memphis. Courtesy Photo

Tribbles to serve as 90th Annual Hall County Picnic Parade Marshalls

Special To The Sun
Thursday, September 18, 2025
MEMPHIS — Bob and Sherry Tribble—who have dedicated their lives to family, hard work and service in the Memphis community— will serve as the 90th Annual Hall County Picnic Parade Marshalls, announced the Hall County Picnic Association.
Fourth Friday Food Trucks to welcome tasty lineup

Fourth Friday Food Trucks to welcome tasty lineup

Fourth Friday Food Trucks to welcome tasty lineup

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Fourth Friday Food Trucks is set to welcome a tasty lineup next week, including trucks from Eat Greedy Soulfood and BBQ, FeFe’s Funnel Cakes, Hot Diggity Hot Dogs and Sabor Castaños, from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 on the corner lot of Commerce St. and Ave. B NW.
Rocket Regiment senior Bailey Steagall, center, accepts the honor of Band Queen during the Sept. 13 homecoming pep rally festivities in the Wellington High School gymnasium. First runner-up Jasmin Moreno, left; and second runner-up Eryn Torrez, right, complete the Rocket Regiment Homecoming Court. Junior Rocket Regiment boys served as escorts for the royalty. Back row, from left: Jacob Lee, Sawyer Smith, Christopher Reyes, Alladin Rodriguez, Kris Valdez. Wellington High School

Rocket Regiment senior Bailey Steagall, center, accepts the honor of Band Queen during the Sept. 13 homecoming pep rally festivities in the Wellington High School gymnasium. First runner-up Jasmin Moreno, left; and second runner-up Eryn Torrez, right, complete the Rocket Regiment Homecoming Court. Junior Rocket Regiment boys served as escorts for the royalty. Back row, from left: Jacob Lee, Sawyer Smith, Christopher Reyes, Alladin Rodriguez, Kris Valdez. Wellington High School

Wellington High School declares 2025 homecoming royalty

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Wellington High School declares 2025 homecoming royalty
Meet local law enforcement at National Night Out

Meet local law enforcement at National Night Out

Meet local law enforcement at National Night Out

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Local law enforcement and first responders, including the Childress Sheriff’s Of fice, Childress Police De partment, Childress Fire Department, Childress Emergency Medical Ser vices (EMS), Texas De partment of Public Safety, Texas Parks and Wildlife and Texas Department of Transportation, invite...
WHS Class of 1985 embraces 40th reunion

WHS Class of 1985 embraces 40th reunion

WHS Class of 1985 embraces 40th reunion

Bev Odom
Thursday, September 18, 2025
WELLINGTON – The Wellington High School Class of 1985 celebrated its 40th year reunion Friday, Sept. 12-Saturday, Sept. 13 in conjunction with Skyrocket homecoming. Some had attended school in Wellington through the years, and a couple had graduated a year early.
Collingsworth Public Library staff on standby

Collingsworth Public Library staff on standby

Collingsworth Public Library staff on standby

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
The Collingsworth Public Library “dream team,” including Susie Klassen, left, Director Debbie George and Layla Williams, invite patrons to stop by 711 15th St. in Wellington. “Let us help you with any library resource needs you might have,” George said.
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