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CHRISTMAS LIGHT CONTEST The Memphis Chamber of Commerce will host the 2nd Annual Christmas in Memphis Light Contest at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 in Memphis City Park. Entries may be set up around the park street and must feature a sign including the entrant’s individual or business name.
Modern Home Club makes a $100 donation to Childress Spark, a newly formed nonprofit organization seeking to enhance and uplift the community through meaningful projects that inspire beauty, foster connection and promote overall wellbeing. Childress Spark President Shelly Pierce, who served as the Modern Home Club guest speaker Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Childress County Heritage Museum, accepts the donation. Courtesy Photos

Modern Home Club makes a $100 donation to Childress Spark, a newly formed nonprofit organization seeking to enhance and uplift the community through meaningful projects that inspire beauty, foster connection and promote overall wellbeing. Childress Spark President Shelly Pierce, who served as the Modern Home Club guest speaker Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Childress County Heritage Museum, accepts the donation. Courtesy Photos

Modern Home Club makes donations to Childress County Heritage Museum, Childress Spark

CHILDRESS — Modern Home Club recently welcomed Childress Spark President Shelly Pierce, who shared information on the organization’s first project, the Fair Park amphitheater.
‘Your support means the world to us’: 1930 Remnant opens doors

‘Your support means the world to us’: 1930 Remnant opens doors

‘Your support means the world to us’: 1930 Remnant opens doors

CHILDRESS — After three years of dedicated renovations, 1930 Remnant, a new retail concept store by STS Ranchwear owners Stran and Jennifer Smith, opened its doors, welcoming the public into the historic Rucker Building, located on the corner of U.S. Hwy 287 and Main St. in downtown Childress.
Wellington Professional Women make impact on local food pantry

Wellington Professional Women make impact on local food pantry

Wellington Professional Women make impact on local food pantry

An annual Thanksgiving tradition, the Wellington Professional Women’s Club collected canned food and even placed it on the  shelves of the Collingsworth County Ministerial Alliance food pantry at First Methodist Church. Front row, from left: Lucinda Martindale, Natasha Mixon.
Monson Music Studio students compete in Wichita Falls Music Teachers Fall Festival

Monson Music Studio students compete in Wichita Falls Music Teachers Fall Festival

Monson Music Studio students compete in Wichita Falls Music Teachers Fall Festival

Monson Music Studio’s Ava Barlow, left, the 12-year-old granddaughter of Kerry and Melissa Barlow, of Quail, and Rafe Barlow, the eight-year-old daughter of Preston and Rachae Barlow, of Wellington, recently competed in the Wichita Falls Music Teachers Fall Festival Saturday, Nov.
Wellington Senior Citizens Center conducts lunch fundraiser

Wellington Senior Citizens Center conducts lunch fundraiser

Wellington Senior Citizens Center conducts lunch fundraiser

CHILDRESS — The Childress Methodist Women’s Annual Fall Bazaar and Food Fest will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Childress Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 201 Ave. D NE.
Childress Farmers Market makes donation to Childress Downtown Historical Association during evening finale

Childress Farmers Market makes donation to Childress Downtown Historical Association during evening finale

Childress Farmers Market makes donation to Childress Downtown Historical Association during evening finale

The Childress Farmers Market makes a $1,000 donation to the Childress Downtown Historical Association (DHA) during the market’s evening finale Saturday, Nov. 16 on Commerce St. in downtown Childress. “The DHA sincerely appreciates this donation,” Childress DHA President Shelly Preston said.
Kellyn Conner, daughter of Jordan and Tucker Conner, helped her grandmother, Wendy Langford, and Rosa Carter pack 50 shoeboxes for delivery to impoverished children around the globe through Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child ministry. Courtesy Photo

Kellyn Conner, daughter of Jordan and Tucker Conner, helped her grandmother, Wendy Langford, and Rosa Carter pack 50 shoeboxes for delivery to impoverished children around the globe through Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child ministry. Courtesy Photo

First Baptist Wellington carries on shoebox ministry

WELLINGTON – For almost a quarter of a century, the Christmas Shoebox Ministry at First Baptist Wellington continues its Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child project. The tradition began with the late Rubye Hodges, longtime Sunday school teacher and director of the GoodTime Singers.
Over 200 furry friends vaccinated at recent rabies clinic

Over 200 furry friends vaccinated at recent rabies clinic

Over 200 furry friends vaccinated at recent rabies clinic

CHILDRESS — Two hundred and thirty-three furry friends were vaccinated at the recent free rabies vaccination clinic Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Fair Park Pavillion.“The rabies clinic was a huge success,” rabies vaccination clinic volunteer Letta Hinton said.
Santa’s Mailbox returns to  Childress County Heritage Museum

Santa’s Mailbox returns to Childress County Heritage Museum

Santa’s Mailbox returns to Childress County Heritage Museum

Santa’s Mailbox has returned to the Childress County Heritage Museum, and this year, all letters turned into Saint Nick’s box will be published in The Red River Sun for Santa to read.