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Derr wins Sparkler yearbook cover art contest

Derr wins Sparkler yearbook cover art contest

Derr wins Sparkler yearbook cover art contest

News Staff
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Wellington Elementary School (WES) fifth grader Lyric Derr is the winner of the 2024-2025 Sparkler yearbook cover art contest. “Competition among our talented Sparklers was fierce for the yearbook cover,” said WES Principal Deidre Kane.
Childress County 4-H Club to host Community-Wide Easter Egg Hunt

Childress County 4-H Club to host Community-Wide Easter Egg Hunt

Childress County 4-H Club to host Community-Wide Easter Egg Hunt

News Staff
Thursday, April 3, 2025
The annual Community Wide Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by the Childress County 4-H Club, will take place at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 at the Fair Park Pavillion in Childress. Children ages one year old through second grade are invited to participate. Prizes will be provided by local businesses.
The head table at the annual Childress Brand of The People’s Federal Credit Union included, from left, Director of Operations Becky Gross, Childress Branch Manager Sarah MaGourik, Chief Executive Officer Art Hornell and Board of Directors President Christie Brown-Stewart. Others included Brandi Judd, Kenja Purkey and Lisa Thomas. Grace Holman

The head table at the annual Childress Brand of The People’s Federal Credit Union included, from left, Director of Operations Becky Gross, Childress Branch Manager Sarah MaGourik, Chief Executive Officer Art Hornell and Board of Directors President Christie Brown-Stewart. Others included Brandi Judd, Kenja Purkey and Lisa Thomas. Grace Holman

Local branch of The People’s Federal Credit Union hosts annual meeting, dinner

Grace Holman
Thursday, April 3, 2025
CHILDRESS — In a springtime setting sure to dispel winter doldrums,the Childress Branch of The People’s Federal Credit Union hosted their 17th annual dinner and meeting Thursday, March 27 at the Mashburn Event Cetner.
Skyrocket One Act Play advances to area contest

Skyrocket One Act Play advances to area contest

Skyrocket One Act Play advances to area contest

News Staff
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Wellington High School’s “What I Did Last Summer” advances at the bi-district One Act Play competition held Thursday, March 27 at West Texas High School in Stinnett.
Michael Ray Davis and Grace Alexandria Kiker Courtesy Photo

Michael Ray Davis and Grace Alexandria Kiker Courtesy Photo

Engagement Announcement Kiker, Davis plan summer ceremony

Special To The Sun
Thursday, April 3, 2025
WELLINGTON – Lon and Melissa Kiker, of Wellington, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Grace Alexandria, to Michael Ray Davis. Michael is the son of Angelo Davis, of Ninilchik, Alaska, and Jared and Jennifer Davis, of Canyon, Texas.
Wellington to crown 2025 Little, Junior and Teen Miss

Wellington to crown 2025 Little, Junior and Teen Miss

Wellington to crown 2025 Little, Junior and Teen Miss

News Staff
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Wellington will crown its 2025 Little Miss, Junior Miss and Teen Miss on Sunday, April 6. Sponsored by Wellington High School (WHS) Booster Scholarship, the fundraiser pageants begin at 2 p.m. at the WHS auditorium.
Don’t miss The Great Divide live in concert today, April 4

Don’t miss The Great Divide live in concert today, April 4

Don’t miss The Great Divide live in concert today, April 4

News Staff
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Almost sold out, the historic Wellington Ritz Theatre will welcome The Great Divide, an American Red Dirt band, live in concert at 8 p.m. Friday, April 4. The $50 tickets can be purchased online at wellingtonritztheatre.com; at the box office, 902 East Ave.; or by leaving a message at 806-447-0090.
Memphis’ Ollinger qualifies for regionals

Memphis’ Ollinger qualifies for regionals

Memphis’ Ollinger qualifies for regionals

News Staff
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Memphis High School golfers recently compete at the district invitational Monday, March 31 at Stoney Ridge Golf Course in Childress and Tuesday, April 1 at Palo Duro Creek Golf Course in Canyon. At the invitational, Lillie Ollinger placed third as an individual, qualifying for regionals.
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