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A properly outfitted toolbelt can enable a person to manage stress for a richer, more productive life, Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle Public Education Administrative Assistant Laurie McAfee said, presenting the final Ready. Set. Thrive! session, offered in partnership between Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Childress County, Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the Childress Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Photo by Grace Holman

A properly outfitted toolbelt can enable a person to manage stress for a richer, more productive life, Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle Public Education Administrative Assistant Laurie McAfee said, presenting the final Ready. Set. Thrive! session, offered in partnership between Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Childress County, Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the Childress Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Photo by Grace Holman

‘Ready. Set. Thrive!’: Control stress with proper tools

Grace Holman
Friday, January 10, 2025
CHILDRESS — Stress is ubiquitous; its effects often debilitating. However, it shouldn’t control your life, Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle Public Education Administrative Assistant Laurie McAfee said during the final session of the three-part Ready. Set. Thrive!
Martinez accomplishes 43rd blood donation

Martinez accomplishes 43rd blood donation

Martinez accomplishes 43rd blood donation

News Staff
Friday, January 10, 2025
Collingsworth County native Lupe Martinez, left, gives her 43rd “gift of life” donation during the Wellington Community Blood Drive from 2-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 at the Wellington Ambulance Barn.
Weston Wright and Jaylyn Vaughn Courtesy Photo

Weston Wright and Jaylyn Vaughn Courtesy Photo

Engagement Announcement

Special To The Sun
Friday, January 10, 2025
WELLINGTON – Larry and April Wright, of the Dozier community,announce the engagement of their son, Weston Blake Wright, to Jaylyn Kathryn Vaughn. Jaylyn is the daughter of Janice Vaughn and Gary Vaughn, both of Lubbock.
Nora Sosa, left, and owner Angel Fowler accept the first-place prize for Angel’s Subs & Sweets’ tree on the Collingsworth County Courthouse Square. Photos Courtesy of Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce

Nora Sosa, left, and owner Angel Fowler accept the first-place prize for Angel’s Subs & Sweets’ tree on the Collingsworth County Courthouse Square. Photos Courtesy of Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce

Collingsworth Chamber expresses appreciation for community involvement in Christmas décor

Bev Odom
Friday, January 10, 2025
WELLINGTON –“Once again, a big thank you to everyone for the beautifully decorated Christmas trees on our festive square,” said Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce President Karen Caldwell.“It’s just wonderful!
Pilgrim Bank celebrates Pena’s anniversary milestone

Pilgrim Bank celebrates Pena’s anniversary milestone

Pilgrim Bank celebrates Pena’s anniversary milestone

News Staff
Friday, January 10, 2025
Wellington’s Pilgrim Bank Lobby Services Officer Gene Pena recently hit a 20-year milestone in December. “Thank you all for your loyalty and dedication to Pilgrim Bank,” said Pilgrim Bank Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lanny Brenner. “We look forward to many more years.
Bombs away: Childress students create ‘Uncle Wiggly Wings’ parachutes

Bombs away: Childress students create ‘Uncle Wiggly Wings’ parachutes

Bombs away: Childress students create ‘Uncle Wiggly Wings’ parachutes

News Staff
Friday, January 10, 2025
fter learning about Colonel Gail Seymour Halvorsen, also known as the Berlin Candy Bomber or Uncle Wiggly Wings, a senior officer and command pilot in the United State Air Force who gained fame for dropping candy to German children during the Berlin Airlift from 1948-1949, Childress Elementary...
GT students have ‘rocking’ time at Christmas party

GT students have ‘rocking’ time at Christmas party

GT students have ‘rocking’ time at Christmas party

News Staff
Friday, January 10, 2025
Austin Elementary School and Memphis Middle School Gifted and Talented (GT) students, joined by their families, “rock” out at the recent Christmas Parent-Family Engagement party at Bertie Fannie.
Memphis High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) members attend the Greenbelt District FFA District Banquet Monday, Dec. 9, collecting Leadership Development Event (LDE) banners, as well as receiving State FFA Degree acknowledgement. Photos Courtesy of Memphis ISD

Memphis High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) members attend the Greenbelt District FFA District Banquet Monday, Dec. 9, collecting Leadership Development Event (LDE) banners, as well as receiving State FFA Degree acknowledgement. Photos Courtesy of Memphis ISD

Memphis FFA collects banners at district banquet

News Staff
Friday, January 10, 2025
Memphis FFA collects banners at district banquet
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