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Memphis Chamber to host 2nd Annual Small Town Christmas Lighting Contest

Memphis Chamber to host 2nd Annual Small Town Christmas Lighting Contest

Memphis Chamber to host 2nd Annual Small Town Christmas Lighting Contest

The Memphis Chamber of Commerce will host the 2nd Annual Small Town Christmas Lighting Contest at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 in Memphis City Park. “Get involved and come help make Christmas fun in the park,” Memphis Chamber of Commerce Manager Kim Cloyd said.
Folks embrace Collingsworth County’s Lighting of the Square

Folks embrace Collingsworth County’s Lighting of the Square

Folks embrace Collingsworth County’s Lighting of the Square

Wellington Elementary School students serenaded the crowd with Christmas carols to open Collingsworth County Chamber’s 2024 Christmas on the Bricks occasion Saturday, Dec. 7. Chauffeured by Marcie Orr, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived in Orr’s classic 1951 Skyrocket red Ford coupe.
Shawls bless Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meal clients

Shawls bless Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meal clients

Shawls bless Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meal clients

Crochet “queens” display approximately 50 shawls constructed by nine women for Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meal clients. Additionally, Karen Caison crocheted a beanie for each person. The color-coordinated Christmas gifts will be delivered Friday, Dec.
‘Ready. Set. Thrive!’: Create a color palette of food to balance nutrition needs

‘Ready. Set. Thrive!’: Create a color palette of food to balance nutrition needs

‘Ready. Set. Thrive!’: Create a color palette of food to balance nutrition needs

CHILDRESS — Successful dining for optimal health and personal palate preferences can be achieved without tedious references from books and charts, explained Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle Public Education Administrative Assistant Laurie McAfee during the three-session Ready. Set. Thrive!
Collingsworth County Museum plans holiday open house

Collingsworth County Museum plans holiday open house

Collingsworth County Museum plans holiday open house

Join Collingsworth County Museum Director Karen Caldwell and the board of directors for a Christmas Open House from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20. Located at 824 East Ave. on the east side of the square, refreshments will be served. 
Landscaping pots add curb appeal to downtown Wellington

Landscaping pots add curb appeal to downtown Wellington

Landscaping pots add curb appeal to downtown Wellington

Several Wellington Opportunity Center, Inc. (WOCI) students and staff gather around the large planter recently installed in front of the facility by members of the Wellington Community Fund Board of Directors.
Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Annabel Jurado, left, accepts an award for 10 years of service from TXDOT Childress District Engineer Darwin Lankford. Photos Courtesy of TxDOT Childress District

Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Annabel Jurado, left, accepts an award for 10 years of service from TXDOT Childress District Engineer Darwin Lankford. Photos Courtesy of TxDOT Childress District

TxDOT Childress District presents service awards

CHILDRESS — The Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (Tx-DOT) recently presented service awards to 12 district employees.
Region 16 shouts out Memphis Junior High School cheerleaders

Region 16 shouts out Memphis Junior High School cheerleaders

Region 16 shouts out Memphis Junior High School cheerleaders

Region 16 Education Service Center shouts out the Memphis Junior High School cheerleaders for their recent Adopt a Family Food Drive, which collected food, as well as other kitchen necessities, for families in need this Thanksgiving.
Bobcat Band’s Galindo performs in SWOSU’s All-Senior Honor Band

Bobcat Band’s Galindo performs in SWOSU’s All-Senior Honor Band

Bobcat Band’s Galindo performs in SWOSU’s All-Senior Honor Band

Childress Bobcat Band’s Jared Galindo, a Childress High School senior, recently performed in Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s (SWOSU) All-Senior Honor Band Saturday, Nov. 23 at the SWOSU Fine Arts Center in Weatherford, Okla.