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Cancer genes: All in the family

Cancer genes: All in the family

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Cancer genes: All in the family

Fred Hardwicke
Thursday, May 15, 2025
One of families I grew up with is now a “cancer family.” That means there are certain gene variations that increase the chances of particular cancers, and that increase the chances of those cancers arising earlier in life.
Wellington Care Center celebrates National Nurses Week

Wellington Care Center celebrates National Nurses Week

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Wellington Care Center celebrates National Nurses Week

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Celebrating National Nurses Week, observed Tuesday, May 6-Monday, May 12, Wellington Care Center (WCC) staff jumps back in time—some a decade, others to the Stone Ages—during Throwback Thursday, May 8.

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Area happenings

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
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Cochran wins WOCI mower raffle

Cochran wins WOCI mower raffle

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Cochran wins WOCI mower raffle

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Grady Cochran accepts the Wellington Opportunity Center, Inc. (WOCI) 2025 raffle item for his wife, Jan Cochran, following the drawing at noon on Saturday, May 3 by Collingsworth County Sheriff Kent Riley.
Childress Independent School District’s (ISD) Summer Feeding Program will run Tuesday, May 27-Friday, June 27, offering free meals to children and teens 18 years of age and younger. Meals, available for dine-in or to-go, are served from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Adults may purchase a meal for $5. For more information, contact Childress ISD Food Service Director Debbie Lizama at 940-937-2501. Courtesy Graphic

Childress Independent School District’s (ISD) Summer Feeding Program will run Tuesday, May 27-Friday, June 27, offering free meals to children and teens 18 years of age and younger. Meals, available for dine-in or to-go, are served from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Adults may purchase a meal for $5. For more information, contact Childress ISD Food Service Director Debbie Lizama at 940-937-2501. Courtesy Graphic

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Childress ISD to open Summer Feeding Program

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
At Childress Elementary Cafeteria** MEAL MAY BE CONSUMED ONSITE OR PICKED UP TO GO **May 27th - June 27th Monday - Thursday 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M FRIDAY MEAL SENT HOME ON THURSDAY**MEALS PROVIDED AT NO COST FOR KIDS AND TEENS 18 YEARS AND YOUNGER** **PARENTS MAY PURCHASE A MEAL FOR $5.

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Memphis:

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Monday, May 12 No school.Tuesday, May 13Breakfast: Grilled Cheese, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.Lunch: Meat and Cheese Chalupas, Charro Beans, Salsa, Corn, Orange Smiles, Pudding, Milk.Wednesday, May 14 Breakfast: Cheese Omelet,Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.

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Wellington

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Monday, May 12Breakfast: Manager’s ChoiceLunch: Manager’s ChoiceTuesday, May 13Breakfast: Cereal, Toast, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.Lunch: Manager’s Choice.Wednesday, May 14Breakfast: Cereal, Toast, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.Lunch: Grab-and-Go Sack Lunch.
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