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Affordability: It’s a concern

Affordability: It’s a concern

Affordability: It’s a concern

Fred Hardwicke
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Summertime, according to the song, is when the livin’ is easy. But a lot of the time, the livin’ is a challenge. For a short while, earlier in our lives, a minimum wage and income was a wonderful step up from childhood, but life, at the minimum, is not a “livable wage.” It never has been.

Wellington students awarded NPTFCU scholarship

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 23, 2026
PERRYTON — Wellington High School seniors Charlee Bodine, Noah Cantu, Jacy Lampe, Angela Lewis, Brynlee Phillips, Brynlee Proffitt and Kenady Skelton recently received the Northeast Panhandle Teachers Federal Credit Union (NPTFCU) scholarship.

Early voting open through April 28

Roger Estlack
Thursday, April 23, 2026
CHILDRESS/MEMPHIS/ WELLINGTON — Early voting began Monday, April 20 for several boards in the Greenbelt area holding elections this spring.The City of Childress has two candidates running for Alderman Place 5—Marino Rodriguez and Eddie Taylor.
Memphis students compete at weld-off

Memphis students compete at weld-off

Memphis students compete at weld-off

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Memphis High School students participate at the recent Wichita Falls Weld-Off Thursday, April 16, earning their basic welding certification and competing for prizes. 

Cyclones take losses

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 23, 2026
MEMPHIS — The Memphis Cyclones took three back-to-back losses, falling to Floydada Saturday, April 11, Clarendon Tuesday, April 14 and Quanah Friday,April 17.In an 11-1 loss to Floydada, Memphis’ Adrian Flores gave up 17 hits and 11 runs over six innings, striking out five and walking none.

Childress Municipal Airport Report

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Tuesday, April 14, a Cessna Citation, from Austin, another one from Houston and a Gulfstream, from Houston, all dropped off passengers and stayed overnight.Wednesday, April 15, the Gulfstream took one of its passengers to Dallas and then returned for the others.
Childress County OSRA wraps up rodeo weekend

Childress County OSRA wraps up rodeo weekend

Childress County OSRA wraps up rodeo weekend

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The 139th Annual Childress County Old Settlers Rodeo is in the books, including the crowning of 2026 Old Settlers King and Queen Sonny and Lynna Galyean, the annual parade and two nights of rodeo performances.

Collingsworth County Police Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Jail book in: 0 Jail book out: 1 Jail population: 10 Deputy civil papers served: 1 Constable civil papers served: 0 NOTICE: The 90-day burn ban expired April 12. To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806-447-2588.
Wellington Independent School District (ISD) Trustee Gene Pena accepts a plaque for seven years of service, 2019-2026. On behalf of Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), Wellington ISD Superintendent Kurt Ashmore made the presentation during the Monday, April 13 meeting. Pena did not seek reelection for another term. WELLINGTON ISD

Wellington Independent School District (ISD) Trustee Gene Pena accepts a plaque for seven years of service, 2019-2026. On behalf of Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), Wellington ISD Superintendent Kurt Ashmore made the presentation during the Monday, April 13 meeting. Pena did not seek reelection for another term. WELLINGTON ISD

Pena accepts accolades for service to Wellington ISD

Bev Odom
Thursday, April 23, 2026
WELLINGTON – Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, the Wellington Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees gathered for a regular meeting in the superintendent’s office. President Cody Phillips called the meeting to order, and Gene Pena offered a word of prayer.
Wellington State Bank President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Sims displays commemorative gifts given to stockholders in celebration of the bank’s 120th anniversary, including Texas-shaped cedar plaques engraved with each Wellington State Bank location and drinking glasses, each featuring the 120th anniversary mark. WELLINGTON STATE BANK

Wellington State Bank President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Sims displays commemorative gifts given to stockholders in celebration of the bank’s 120th anniversary, including Texas-shaped cedar plaques engraved with each Wellington State Bank location and drinking glasses, each featuring the 120th anniversary mark. WELLINGTON STATE BANK

Wellington State Bank marks milestone

Special To The Sun
Thursday, April 23, 2026
WELLINGTON — Wellington State Bank (WSB) held the 35th Annual Stockholders Meeting of its current ownership group at the Wellington Community Center Club Room, commemorating a significant milestone as the bank celebrates its 120th anniversary.
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