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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.
Thursday, August 28, 2025
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
Robersons feted with sunflowerthemed baby shower
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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.
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Wellington Lions assemble weekly Snack Packs for Seniors
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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.
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Birthdays celebrated at Childress Senior Citizens Center
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Recognized for their August birthdays by luncheon attendees at the Childress Senior Citizens Center are Glenda Goundie, left, and Lila Hoobler.
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Memphis’ Trent celebrates 89th birthday
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Surrounded by family and friends, Margie “Mimi” Trent celebrates her 89th birthday Thursday, Aug. 7 at Memphis Convalescent Center.
Thursday, August 21, 2025
During the Monday, Aug. 4 meeting of the Wellington Lions Club, Lion Neal Odom led in singing “Happy Birthday” and “Happy Anniversary” to Lions with August celebrations and “I’ve Got That Lion Spirit.” From left: Odom, Cynthia Patterson, Lucy Owens, Margret Woods, Dave Hall, Lori O’Rear. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom
Wellington Lions hear Ellison Park Renovation Project update
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WELLINGTON – Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4 in the Club Room of the Bura Handley Community Center, Boss Lion O’Rear welcomed guest Summer Owens. Lion O’Rear led the American pledge, and Lion Dave Hall led the Texas pledge. Lion Rex Henard offered the invocation.
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Fourth Friday Food Trucks to welcome tasty lineup
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Fourth Friday Food Trucks is set to welcome a tasty lineup this week, including trucks from Bocanegra BBQ, DonutNV and Connected Borders Cajun, Creole and Tex-Mex Cook ing, at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 on the corner lot of Commerce St. and Ave. B NW.
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Get your spirit on at Childress County Heritage Museum
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Join Childress County Heritage Museum for Mum Making at the Museum from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. “It’s time to grab the ribbons, the glitter and all the Bobcat pride you can handle,” Childress County Heritage Museum Director Niki Seal said.
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Collingsworth County Museum directors visit Perryton
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A handful of the Collingsworth County Museum Board of Directors attend the Area Muse um Directors Meeting on Monday, July 28 at Museum of the Plains in Perryton. Greeted by a replica of Hank the Cowdog, Perryton is home to well-known author John Erickson.
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Fourth grade tackles grammar investigation
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Childress Elementary School fourth-grade students tackle a grammar investigation Wednesday, Aug. 20.
Thursday, August 21, 2025