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Birth Announcement

Birth Announcement

Birth Announcement

News Staff
Friday, September 27, 2024
Jack and Hailey Odom welcomed Greyson Pete Odom on Monday, July 22, 2024, in Abilene. He arrived weighing 6 pounds, 14 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Ella Johnson, of Abilene, Doug and Debbie Johnson, of Krum, and Neal and Bev Odom, of Wellington.
Modern Home Club’s Edie Johnson and Raenell Smith welcome Childress Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Susan Leary, center, Thursday, Sept. 19. Courtesy Photos

Modern Home Club’s Edie Johnson and Raenell Smith welcome Childress Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Susan Leary, center, Thursday, Sept. 19. Courtesy Photos

Modern Home Club welcomes Childress Chamber Executive Director

Special To The Sun
Friday, September 27, 2024
CHILDRESS — Modern Home Club met Thursday, Sept. 19 at the First Baptist Church Parlor.President Soundra Christy called the meeting to order, welcoming guests and members. Reports on those not present,as well as prayer needs, were discussed.Hostesses were Edie Johnson and Raenell Smith.
Childress High School’s Kimi Ward, a National Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Officer, speaks at the September Adult Fellowship Luncheon at Childress Methodist Church. With her are her grandmother, Mary Ann Ward, left, and her aunt, Megan Trussler, right. Ward described the objectives of FCCLA, both within the organization and the community at large, as well as her duties as the Vice President of Public Relations.

Childress High School’s Kimi Ward, a National Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Officer, speaks at the September Adult Fellowship Luncheon at Childress Methodist Church. With her are her grandmother, Mary Ann Ward, left, and her aunt, Megan Trussler, right. Ward described the objectives of FCCLA, both within the organization and the community at large, as well as her duties as the Vice President of Public Relations.

Childress High School’s Kimi Ward exemplifies goals of FCCLA

Grace Holman
Friday, September 27, 2024
CHILDRESS — The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Childress Chapter is comprised of several members who embody the organization’s goals.

Wellington Community Health Fair approaching Oct. 1

Bev Odom
Friday, September 27, 2024
WELLINGTON – Sponsored by Collingsworth General Hospital (CGH), Collingsworth Family Medicine (CFM) and Wellington Emergency Medical Service (EMS), the Community Health Fair is scheduled from 1-6 p.m.Tuesday, Oct. 1at the Wellington Activity Center, 501 Corsicana St.
Childress’ Selah Smith is a Top 8 contestant in the 2024 National Finals Rodeo National Anthem Contest. Votes can be cast through Thursday, Oct. 3 at nfrexperience.com/nfrnational- anthem-2024. Courtesy Image

Childress’ Selah Smith is a Top 8 contestant in the 2024 National Finals Rodeo National Anthem Contest. Votes can be cast through Thursday, Oct. 3 at nfrexperience.com/nfrnational- anthem-2024. Courtesy Image

Childress’ Selah Smith advances to Top 8 in NFR National Anthem Contest

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, September 27, 2024
CHILDRESS — Competing for a chance in the 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) spotlight, Childress’ Selah Smith, the 13-year-old daughter of Stran and Jennifer Smith, recently advanced to the Top 8 in the 2024 NFR National Anthem Contest.
Stephens crowned 2024 Childress High School Homecoming Queen

Stephens crowned 2024 Childress High School Homecoming Queen

Stephens crowned 2024 Childress High School Homecoming Queen

News Staff
Friday, September 27, 2024
Sophie Stephens is crowned the 2024 Childress High School (CHS) Homecoming Queen by 2023 CHS Homecoming Queen Chloe Churchill during halftime at the Childress vs. Sunray game Friday, Sept. 20 at Fair Park Stadium.
The 2024 Tiny Miss Cotton Country queen court includes, from left, third runner-up Claire Martin, Altus, Okla.; second runner-up Kate Ford, Tipton, Okla.; Tiny Miss Cotton Country Renly Matthews, Elk City, Okla.; first runner-up Adeline Faulks, Wellington; and fourth runner-up Delaney Chambless, Hedley. Photos Courtesy of Miss Cotton Country Organization

The 2024 Tiny Miss Cotton Country queen court includes, from left, third runner-up Claire Martin, Altus, Okla.; second runner-up Kate Ford, Tipton, Okla.; Tiny Miss Cotton Country Renly Matthews, Elk City, Okla.; first runner-up Adeline Faulks, Wellington; and fourth runner-up Delaney Chambless, Hedley. Photos Courtesy of Miss Cotton Country Organization

Wellington beauties make Mark at Miss Cotton Country

Bev Odom
Friday, September 27, 2024
HOLLIS, Okla. – The 20th Annual Miss Cotton Country Pageant all-day event evolved Saturday, Sept. 14 at Hollis High School. Thirty-nine young ladies from across Oklahoma and Texas, including Wellington’s Adeline Faulks, Mallory O’Rear and Maggie Tillman, took the stage at 6:30 p.m.
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