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Bobcats ‘hunt the Buckaroos’ during Camo Day

Bobcats ‘hunt the Buckaroos’ during Camo Day

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Bobcats ‘hunt the Buckaroos’ during Camo Day

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Childress High School students and staff wear camouflage Friday, Sept. 5 in support of the Childress Bobcats, who found their first win of the season, 21-14, over the Breckenridge Buckaroos at Fair Park Stadium in Childress.
Floral design students gear up for homecoming

Floral design students gear up for homecoming

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Floral design students gear up for homecoming

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Just in time for homecoming week, Memphis High School floral design students master the art of mum-making. Students’ mums will be displayed in Memphis High School’s front hall, where they will be voted on by peers and faculty for bragging rights.
Cyclones let the good times roll

Cyclones let the good times roll

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Cyclones let the good times roll

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Memphis Independent School District (ISD) students and staff support the Cyclones with a Mardi Gras-themed dress up day Friday, Sept. 5, as the team took their first win of the season against Crosbyton in a 7-6 final.
Memphis FFA whips up breakfast favorites

Memphis FFA whips up breakfast favorites

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Memphis FFA whips up breakfast favorites

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Memphis High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) members whip up breakfast favorites for fellow students, as well as Memphis High School faculty and Memphis Independent School District (ISD) administrators.
‘Switch It, Change It, Rearrange It’: Firecrackers celebrate day three of homecoming spirit week

‘Switch It, Change It, Rearrange It’: Firecrackers celebrate day three of homecoming spirit week

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‘Switch It, Change It, Rearrange It’: Firecrackers celebrate day three of homecoming spirit week

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Wellington Junior High School (WJHS) staff and students observe day three of homecoming spirit week, with students and teachers swapping attire for “Switch It, Change It, Rearrange It Wednesday.” “Picture Perfect Monday” and “Dress as Your Letter Tuesday” preceded the fun Wednesday theme.
10th Annual 5K to benefit Memphis Cross Country Program

10th Annual 5K to benefit Memphis Cross Country Program

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10th Annual 5K to benefit Memphis Cross Country Program

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The 10th Annual 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run and Walk, held in conjunction with the 90th Annual Hall County Picnic on Saturday, Sept. 20, will benefit the Memphis Cross Country Program. Entries, $30, are due Saturday, Sept. 13 and include a T-shirt.
WSCC ‘Texas’ bingo winners exhibit prizes

WSCC ‘Texas’ bingo winners exhibit prizes

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WSCC ‘Texas’ bingo winners exhibit prizes

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Winners of the Wellington Senior Citizens Center (WSCC) “God Bless Texas” themed Au gust bingo social display their Lone Star State prizes. Members gathered at the WSCC within the shared space of the Bura Handley Community Center at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 for the August social.
The 2025 Miss Cotton Country court gathers on the stage of Hollis High School Saturday night, Sept. 6. From left: Little Miss Cotton Country Madelynn McMahan, of Altus, Okla.; Tiny Miss Cotton Country Claire Martin, of Altus; Mini Miss Cotton Country Raine Matthews, of Elk City, Okla.; Miss Cotton Country Harlee Gomez, of Wellington; and Teen Miss Cotton Country Raelea Davila, of Wellington. Miss Cotton Country Pageant

The 2025 Miss Cotton Country court gathers on the stage of Hollis High School Saturday night, Sept. 6. From left: Little Miss Cotton Country Madelynn McMahan, of Altus, Okla.; Tiny Miss Cotton Country Claire Martin, of Altus; Mini Miss Cotton Country Raine Matthews, of Elk City, Okla.; Miss Cotton Country Harlee Gomez, of Wellington; and Teen Miss Cotton Country Raelea Davila, of Wellington. Miss Cotton Country Pageant

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Wellington’s Gomez, Davila earn 2025 Miss Cotton Country crowns

Bev Odom
Thursday, September 11, 2025
HOLLIS, Okla. – Pageant Director Beth Pennington described the 21st Annual Miss Cotton Country Pageant that took place Saturday, Sept. 6, as beginning its “Shiny Hats Era.

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WSCC ‘Texas’ bingo winners exhibit prizes

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Wellington Senior Citizens CenterWinners of the Wellington Senior Citizens Center (WSCC) “God Bless Texas” themed August bingo social display their Lone Star State prizes. Members gathered at the Wellington Senor Citizens Center within the shared space of the Bura Handley Community Center at 6 p.m.

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Area Happenings

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Childress Happenings  ALL-SCHOOL REUNIONAll Childress High School alumni are invited to the Childress County All-School Reunion, sponsored by the Childress Chamber of Commerce, Friday, Sept. 19-Saturday, Sept. 20. Registration will take place from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
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