Childress’ Yesenia Lim named to University of Alabama Spring 2025 Dean’s List

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Yesenia Lim, a Childress High School Class of 2024 and University of Alabama (UA) Class of 2025 graduate, was recently named to The University of Alabama Dean’s List for the 2025 Spring Semester.

Cabbell’s Princess Dance Camp deemed a fun time

The Red River Sun/Bev OdomKacy Cabbell’s three- to five-year-old morning Princess Summer Dance Camp partakers pause between performances during the last day of the weeklong session on Friday, June 13.

Childress Public Library celebrates 50 years at current location

Grace HolmanChildress Public Library hosts an Open House, celebrating 50 years at the library’s current location, 117 Ave. B NE, Monday, June 2. Ready to greet guests are, from right, Childress Public Library Librarian Summer Trosper, Angie Husband and Sarah Burton.

Area Happenings

Childress Happenings  PARTY IN THE PARKThe Fourth of July Park in the Park, including food trucks, vendors, music, fireworks and more, will begin at 5 p.m. Friday, July 4 at Fair Park. To reserve a booth, $35, contact Shelby Bocanegra at 940-585-7031.

Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals and Senior Community Café Menu

Monday, June 23Meatloaf, Macaroni and Cheese, Steamed Broccoli, Roll, Imitation Reese’s Bars, Milk.Tuesday, June 24Baked Ham, Baked Sweet Potato, Coleslaw, Cornbread, Apricots, Milk.Wednesday, June 25Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Okra and Tomatoes, Roll, Cantaloupe, Milk.

Memphis Market calling all vendors

The Corner 7Memphis Market, a monthly outdoor market hosted by The Corner 7, is calling interested vendors to confirm free booth space by Friday, June 23.

Fourth of July Party in the Park to welcome live music

Shelby Bocanegra The Fourth of July Party in the Park, scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday, July 4 at Fair Park, just got even better. This year, the Fourth of July Party in the Park will welcome live music, beginning at 6 p.m., including the Huser Brothers and Ty Wellborn and the Last Stand.

TxDOT summer interns gain hands-on experience

Texas Department of TransportationChildress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) summer intern Ethan Herbstritt, an upcoming senior at Childress High School, gains hands-on experience through the district’s internship program, collecting GPS locations of utility meters...

Heritage Hall Museum updates hours

Courtesy PhotoMemphis’ Heritage Hall Museum recently updated its hours, according to Heritage Hall Museum Director Kim Taylor. The museum, located at 101 S. 6th St., will now be open from 1-5 p.m. every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and third Saturday. 

WOCI jumps into summer session

The Red River Sun/Bev OdomIn its 30th year of operation, students in Wellington Opportunity Center, Inc.’s (WOCI) free six-week summer session head to the Ritz Theatre’s Monday matinee on June 16, the second week of the summer session.