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Happening from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 8, visit the Wellington Farmers Market for Down Home Farms baked goods and more. Organizers promote locally produced homegrown, handmade and homemade items. Vendors set up at 1012 Houston St. next to The Gettin’ Spot Café on Hwy 83. Interested vendors should email wellingtontx.farmersmarket@gmail.com. For more informati on, visit the Wellington Farmer’s Market Facebook page or contact Heather Downing, Paige Owen, or Tammy Riley. COURTESY PHOTO

Happening from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 8, visit the Wellington Farmers Market for Down Home Farms baked goods and more. Organizers promote locally produced homegrown, handmade and homemade items. Vendors set up at 1012 Houston St. next to The Gettin’ Spot Café on Hwy 83. Interested vendors should email wellingtontx.farmersmarket@gmail.com. For more informati on, visit the Wellington Farmer’s Market Facebook page or contact Heather Downing, Paige Owen, or Tammy Riley. COURTESY PHOTO

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Wellington Farmers Market Aug. 8

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026

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Hall County meal program launches new website

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
MEMPHIS – Hall County Home Delivered Meals has some new and some exciting things going on.First, they are pleased to welcome Esther Martinez from Paducah to our staff. Esther has several years of experience as a cook in various setting and has been doing a great job.
Pondering the world of armadillo mothers

Pondering the world of armadillo mothers

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Pondering the world of armadillo mothers

Fred Hardwicke
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Wow!I’m enough of a Texas trivia person to know that the ninebanded armadillo are completely unique in having identical quadruplets (four boys or four girls) nurtured by one placenta and born in the spring.

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On community menus

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
Home Delivered Meals and Senior Café MenuMonday, August 4 Hamburger Steaks with Onions and Peppers, Tomato Basil Salad, Apricots, Cookie, Milk.Tuesday, August 5 Swiss Steak, Buttered Corn, Brussel Sprouts, Garlic Bread, Apple Crisp, Milk.

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Childress Supply Lists

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
EARLY CHILDHOOD• 2 containers Clorox wipes• 3 large boxes Kleenex• 1 box gallon Ziploc bags• 1 reusable water bottlePRE-KINDERGARTEN• 1 hand sanitizer• 1 box Dixie cups• 1 Crayola watercolor set• 1 pair of headphones (no earbuds)• 3 containers Clorox wipes• 2 packages baby wipes• 3 large boxes...
Cheering on the Wellington Skyrockets for the 2026-2027 school year are a spirited squad of 10 young women. Front row, from left: junior Tatum Kane, freshman Claire Kane, freshman Kaesyn Kane. Back row, from left: freshman Halle Hedrick, freshman Ava Kate Inman, senior Allie Duncan, senior Ceighley Killian, senior Maggie Tillman, sophomore Hartley Kane, sophomore Libby Chandler. COURTESY PHOTO

Cheering on the Wellington Skyrockets for the 2026-2027 school year are a spirited squad of 10 young women. Front row, from left: junior Tatum Kane, freshman Claire Kane, freshman Kaesyn Kane. Back row, from left: freshman Halle Hedrick, freshman Ava Kate Inman, senior Allie Duncan, senior Ceighley Killian, senior Maggie Tillman, sophomore Hartley Kane, sophomore Libby Chandler. COURTESY PHOTO

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Skyrocket cheerleaders prepare for 2026-2027

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
Skyrocket cheerleaders prepare for 2026-2027
Sidda Thomas of Memphis, daughter of Dave and Deneen Thomas, was awarded a $2,000 scholorship from the Texas Chief Deputies Association. Shown here are Kevin Halbert of the Texas Chief Deputies Association, Sidda Thomas, Deneen Thomas, Dave Thomas, and Hall County Sheriff Tom Heck. COURTESY PHOTO

Sidda Thomas of Memphis, daughter of Dave and Deneen Thomas, was awarded a $2,000 scholorship from the Texas Chief Deputies Association. Shown here are Kevin Halbert of the Texas Chief Deputies Association, Sidda Thomas, Deneen Thomas, Dave Thomas, and Hall County Sheriff Tom Heck. COURTESY PHOTO

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Scholarship winner

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
Scholarship winner

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On upcoming events

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
Memphis church to give away suppliesThe Memphis Church of Christ, 1625 N. 18th St., will host a school supply and clothing giveaway from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2.Children’s clothing will be available, as well as school supplies for students kindergarten through junior high.

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Bond propositions focus on improved facilities

Alexandria Holt
Thursday, July 30, 2026
CHILDRESS – School bond propositions to fund campus construction and renovation were revealed during the Childress Independent School District (ISD) Board meeting Monday, July 11, by Citizens Advisory Committee Chair Jay Mayden.
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