Miss Irish Rose 2026 Adlee Lambert, of Childress, volunteers at New4U Thrift Store Wednesday, April 29. “I had the opportunity to volunteer at my local thrift store, and I’m so grateful to serve and support something bigger than myself,” Lambert said. “From sorting donations to organizing products, it’s such a rewarding feeling knowing even the smallest tasks can make a difference in my community. If you ever find yourself in Childress, be sure to stop by New4U.” MISS IRISH ROSE
On April 26, the Wellington Church of the Nazarene congregation observes Blue Sunday. With April being Child Abuse Prevention Month, members took time to pray for abused children on this special occasion. “Pray they are placed with caring people, that their minds and bodies can heal, that they find hope and for those who rescue them,” Pastor Leah Fort said. COURTESY PHOTO
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Wellington High School students graciously serve the steak dinner at the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Rolling Plains Gala on Saturday, May 2 at Wellington Community Center. Front row, from left: Noah Cantu, Bryn Phillips, Maggie Tillman, Demi Massey, Ava Peters, Hartley Kane, Anna Dwyer, Autumn Shatswell, Natalee Alvarado. Back row, from left: Dixon Dugan, Lawson Inman, Jax Heflin, Cix Killian, Alex Orozco. COURTESY PHOTO
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CTX Run Club, organized by Aaron Ramos and Ashley Ramos, hosts the End Alzheimer’s 5K/10K on Saturday, May 2 at Avir of Childress, bringing awareness to the fight to end the disease which accounts for 60-80% of all dementia cases. CTX RUN CLUB
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Childress Elementary School students, including those from Katheryn Escobedo’s class, celebrate School Lunch Hero Day, thanking the cafeteria staff Friday, May 1. CHILDRESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
