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All are invited to a reception honoring Megan Rodriguez, Wellington Professional Women’s Club 2026 Woman of the Year from 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, April 24, at the Community Center Club Room. Mom to Bentlee Garcia and Baylee Rodriguez, guests are encouraged to come congratulate Megan and enjoy refreshments. Courtesy Photo

All are invited to a reception honoring Megan Rodriguez, Wellington Professional Women’s Club 2026 Woman of the Year from 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, April 24, at the Community Center Club Room. Mom to Bentlee Garcia and Baylee Rodriguez, guests are encouraged to come congratulate Megan and enjoy refreshments. Courtesy Photo

WPWC honors Rodriguez

Bev Odom
Thursday, April 16, 2026
WELLINGTON – “If you had to sum up this year’s honoree in just one word, that word would be ‘spunky,’” announced Whitney Wiebe, president of Wellington Professional Women’s Club (WPWC). “Megan Rodriguez is the kind of person who doesn’t just show up— she steps in.

Gamma Kappa proposes spring field trip

Bev Odom
Thursday, April 16, 2026
WELLINGTON – While President Nancy Henard presided, the Gamma Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met Monday, March 9 at the Central Christian Church in Childress.Treasurer Dianne Phillips gave the financial report, and Phyllis Floyd presented the Nov. 11 meeting minutes.

WELLINGTON

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
RAINWATER HARVESTING WORKSHOPHosted by the Mesquite Groundwater Conservation District, a Rainwater Harvesting Workshop is set for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 at the Bura Handley Community Center Club Room. Event will feature guest speakers, door prizes and a rain barrel giveaway.

MEMPHIS

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
PARK OPENERThe Memphis Lions Club 70th Annual Park Opener is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, May 8 at Memphis City Park. Tickets, which are $6, include barbecue hamburgers with ranch-style beans and iced tea, as well as a change to win prizes and merchandise from local businesses.

The Red River Sun School Menus

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
MONDAY, APRIL 20Breakfast: Pancakes, Bacon, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.Lunch: Steak Fingers, Hot Roll, Gravy, Corn, Green Beans, Fruit, Milk.TUESDAY, APRIL 21Breakfast: Breakfast Burrito, Hash Brown, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.Lunch: Walking Taco, Beans, Veggie Cup, Fruit, Dessert, Milk.

CHILDRESS

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
FREE RABIES VACCINATIONS The City of Childress is sponsoring free rabies vaccinations for the entire month of April. Services will be provided by Critter Care Vet Clinic and are available to both city and county residents. Walk-ins are welcome. To reserve a time, call 940-937-6065.

Early balloting opens April 20

Roger Estlack
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Early voting begins Monday, April 20, for several boards in the Greenbelt area holding elections this spring.The City of Childress has two people running for Alderman Place 5 – Marino Rodriguez and Eddie Taylor.
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