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Michael Ray Davis and Grace Alexandria Kiker Courtesy Photo

Michael Ray Davis and Grace Alexandria Kiker Courtesy Photo

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Engagement Announcement Kiker, Davis plan summer ceremony

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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

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Wellington to crown 2025 Little, Junior and Teen Miss

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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.
TxDOT Childress County Maintenance Crew Chief Lupe Villarreal retires

TxDOT Childress County Maintenance Crew Chief Lupe Villarreal retires

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TxDOT Childress County Maintenance Crew Chief Lupe Villarreal retires

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Thursday, April 3, 2025
Childress County Maintenance Crew Chief Lupe Villarreal, center, retires from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) following 23 years of service to the Childress District and the State of Texas.
Don’t miss The Great Divide live in concert today, April 4

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

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

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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

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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.
Memphis FFA teams travel to CDEs

Memphis FFA teams travel to CDEs

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Memphis FFA teams travel to CDEs

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Thursday, April 3, 2025
Memphis High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) members hit the road, traveling to Career and Leadership Development Events (CDEs) across the state, including the Canyon FFA Invitational CDEs, Clarendon College Invitational CDEs, Tarleton State Invitational CDEs, Tri-County Judging Contest and...
Wellington Elementary School kindergarteners study geology

Wellington Elementary School kindergarteners study geology

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Wellington Elementary School kindergarteners study geology

News Staff
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Zach Jeffrey shares his love for collecting arrow heads and fossils with his daughter Stassi’s kindergarten classmates Friday morning, March 28 in the Wellington Elementary School Library.
Childress Healthcare Center announces Employee, Resident of the Month

Childress Healthcare Center announces Employee, Resident of the Month

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Childress Healthcare Center announces Employee, Resident of the Month

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Thursday, April 3, 2025
Childress Healthcare Center (CHC) announces the April Employee of the Month Linda Vanausdall, a nurse who has served at CHC since June 2022, as well as Resident of the Month Clemon “Speedy” Bridges, who has been a long term resident at CHC since early 2015.
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