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Tri-County Co-Op Gin Manager Jeff Camp, center, expresses his appreciation to the special guests who traveled to Dodson for the Thursday, Aug. 21 annual meeting. From left: Lauren Decker, of Stamford, Rolling Plains Cotton Growers; Shelly Henrich, of Lubbock, Cotton Board; Chad Levings, of Altus, Triangle Insurance; Matt Monroe, of Altus, Plains Cotton Cooperative Association. Jim Ellis

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Tri-County Co-Op gathers community at annual meeting

Bev Odom

Thursday, August 28, 2025

DODSON – Tri-County Co-Op hosted its annual meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 at the Dodson Nazarene Family Life Center. Around 50 gin staff, cotton producers, local citizens and special guests assembled for the occasion.

Memphis High School science classes get creative

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Memphis High School science classes get creative

News Staff

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Memphis High School chemistry and anatomy-and-physiology students make models of cells and atoms during the first day of school Tuesday, Aug. 12.

Autin Elementary School celebrates back-to-back ‘A’ ratings

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Autin Elementary School celebrates back-to-back ‘A’ ratings

News Staff

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Austin Elementary School students and staff celebrate back-to-back “A” ratings from the Texas Education Agency for the 2024 and 2025 school years. Celebrating the accomplishment Friday, Aug.

Mask on, mask off

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Mask on, mask off

News Staff

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Memphis Middle School theater students create masks representing themselves Friday, Aug. 15.

Wellington High School elects 2025-2026 Class Officers

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Wellington High School elects 2025-2026 Class Officers

News Staff

Thursday, August 28, 2025

The Wellington High School Class of 2026 recently designated class officers, including Reporter Trealea Wiebe, left, Secretary Bryn Phillips, Treasurer Brynlee Proffitt, Vice President Noah Cantu and President Dixon Dugan.

Childress Elementary School to celebrate Grandparents Week

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Childress Elementary School to celebrate Grandparents Week

News Staff

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Childress Elementary School invites students to bring their grandparents to lunch during Grandparents Week, held Monday, Sept. 8-Friday, Sept. 12. Kindergartners will host their grandparents from 11-11:25 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9; first graders from 11:30-11:55 a.m. Wednesday, Sept.

Grandmother Carole Meeks, left, guest of honor Jaci Roberson, mother Verna Wagner, niece Shayli Wagner and twin sister Joni Wagner gather amongst the gifts during the Saturday, Aug. 9 baby shower festivities. Courtesy Photo

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Robersons feted with sunflowerthemed baby shower

Special To The Sun

Thursday, August 28, 2025

WELLINGTON – Family and friends gathered to honor Jaci and Ronnie Roberson with a sunflower décor baby shower at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 at the First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

Wellington Lions assemble weekly Snack Packs for Seniors

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Wellington Lions assemble weekly Snack Packs for Seniors

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Thursday, August 21, 2025

On a recent Thursday morning, the Wellington Lions Club assembly team for the Senior Snack Pack program gathers at First Baptist Church for the endeavor.