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Correction

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
In the Friday, May 15 edition, it was incorrectly noted that the Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) would be hosting a Child Safety Seat Check Event on Friday, May 30 at the Memphis Public Library — this event will not take place.
Why drug policy is rural

Why drug policy is rural

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Why drug policy is rural policy

Suzanne Bellsnyder
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
If you live in rural Texas, you already know that your local pharmacist is part of the fabric that holds a town together.They know who’s been sick, who’s recovering, who just got home from the hospital and who is trying to make a prescription last a few extra days because money is tight.
Participating in the first virtual House of Delegate Zoom meeting at Region 16 Education Service Center in Amarillo, area Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) members represented Childress and Wellington. From left: Guest Dianne Phillips, of Childress, TRTA Delegates Neweta Carroll and Katrece Hale, of Childress, and Phyllis Floyd and Nancy Henard, of Wellington. COURTESY PHOTO

Participating in the first virtual House of Delegate Zoom meeting at Region 16 Education Service Center in Amarillo, area Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) members represented Childress and Wellington. From left: Guest Dianne Phillips, of Childress, TRTA Delegates Neweta Carroll and Katrece Hale, of Childress, and Phyllis Floyd and Nancy Henard, of Wellington. COURTESY PHOTO

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Retired teachers take part in House of Delegate meeting

Bev Odom
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
AMARILLO – Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) District 16 voting delegates convened at Region 16 Education Service Center in Amarillo for the recent House of Delegate Zoom meeting.

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on community menus

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Monday, May 25 No school.Tuesday, May 26Breakfast: Pancakes, Bacon, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk. Lunch: Sloppy Joes, California Blend Vegetables, Garden Salad, Peach Slices, MilkWednesday, May 27Breakfast: Banana Bread, Yogurt, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.

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Tucker named to President’s List

Special To The Sun
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Jordan Tucker, of Childress, was recently named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Spring 2026 President’s List. The spring terms run from January- May.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.

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Hightower named to Dean’s List

Special To The Sun
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
LEVELLAND — Lauren Hightower, of Childress, was named to the South Plains College (SPC) Spring 2026 Dean’s List.Hightower was among more than 800 students named to the list.To qualify, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours.
Firecrackers receive diplomas

Firecrackers receive diplomas

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Firecrackers receive diplomas

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
While family and friends filled the seats of the Wellington High School auditorium, Wellington Junior High School eighth-grade students took a moment for a class portrait. WJGH promotion took place at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 14.
Eryn Torrez and Armando “Tiny” Hinojosa receive recognition and accept their bibles during the Sunday evening, May 11 service at Trinity Fellowship Church.

Eryn Torrez and Armando “Tiny” Hinojosa receive recognition and accept their bibles during the Sunday evening, May 11 service at Trinity Fellowship Church.

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Colon cancer hits the young

Fred Hardwicke
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer- related death in the U.S., behind lung cancer. It now causes more deaths among adults younger than 50 than any other malignancy, thanks to some combination of diet, lifestyle and obesity that we are struggling to fully understand.
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