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The Childress High School Class of 2025 graduates with over $1.3 million in scholarships Friday, May 23 at Fair Park Stadium. Childress High School Yearbook Staff

The Childress High School Class of 2025 graduates with over $1.3 million in scholarships Friday, May 23 at Fair Park Stadium. Childress High School Yearbook Staff

Childress graduates earn over $1.3 million in scholarships

CHILDRESS — The Childress High School Class of 2025 received $1,305,702.08 in scholarships, announced during the CHS Senior Scholarship and Awards Assembly Wednesday, May 21.
Wellington City Manager Justin Mixon observes City of Wellington Street Foreman Arnie Ingram in the loader, taking down old trees in Ellison Park on Thursday, May 19. Serving over 45 years since January 1980, Ingram plans to retire Monday, June 30. “Arnie has been an incredibly valuable man to the City of Wellington,” Mixon said. Karen Caldwell

Wellington City Manager Justin Mixon observes City of Wellington Street Foreman Arnie Ingram in the loader, taking down old trees in Ellison Park on Thursday, May 19. Serving over 45 years since January 1980, Ingram plans to retire Monday, June 30. “Arnie has been an incredibly valuable man to the City of Wellington,” Mixon said. Karen Caldwell

City of Wellington progresses Ellison Park Renovation Project

WELLINGTON – While the Ellison Park Renovation Project Working Group seeks additional funding, Wellington City Manager Justin Mixon and his team of employees made a huge impact on the park with their recent dead-tree removal efforts.
West Texas A&M University President Dr. Walter V. Wendler, left, Student Body President Kyal Browne and Wellington High School Principal Jermaine Cantu pause for a photo prior to the West Texas A&M University graduation ceremonies, where Cantu delivered the Alumni Charge at all four graduation proceedings. West Texas A&M University

West Texas A&M University President Dr. Walter V. Wendler, left, Student Body President Kyal Browne and Wellington High School Principal Jermaine Cantu pause for a photo prior to the West Texas A&M University graduation ceremonies, where Cantu delivered the Alumni Charge at all four graduation proceedings. West Texas A&M University

Wellington’s Cantu delivers WT commencement ceremonies Alumni Charge

CANYON – While almost 20 years have lapsed since Wellington High School (WHS) Principal Jermaine Cantu received his bachelor’s degree from West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) at First United Bank Center, he crossed the stage again Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17.
Memphis Independent School District educators earn a combined $693,122 through the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Memphis Independent School District educators earn a combined $693,122 through the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Memphis ISD educators awarded over $693K in incentive pay

MEMPHIS — For the third consecutive year, Memphis Independent School District (ISD) educators were awarded incentive pay through the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program.

Memphis Convalescent Center names May Employee of the Month

Memphis Convalescent CenterMemphis Convalescent Center recognizes housekeeper Mary Ann Evans as the May Employee of the Month. “Mary Ann works hard to keep our facility shining and free of odors,” Memphis Convalescent Center Administrator Victoria Cisee, LNFA, said.

Wellington ISD Sixth Six Weeks Honor Rolls

Wellington Elementary SchoolA Honor RollFirst GradeJoLee Breedlove, Tinlee Cabbell, Emberly Cantu, Saige Coyne, Blaine Duke, Adeline Faulks, Benjamin Hartman, Charleigh Henard, Kollins Jones, Ben Lemons, Camden McDaniel, Alina Rincon, Caden Shatswell, Abigail Sims, Braxton Sims, Aires Spiegner,...