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Wellington High School senior Jacy Lampe advances in the Texas FFA scholarship process, making it past the first round and being selected as one of the top 25 seniors in Area 1. Additionally, Lampe was chosen as one of just six students to serve on the Area 1 Nominating Committee, representing Wellington Future Farmers of America (FFA) at the area convention on the campus of West Texas A&M University. WELLINGTON HIGH SHCOOL

Wellington High School senior Jacy Lampe advances in the Texas FFA scholarship process, making it past the first round and being selected as one of the top 25 seniors in Area 1. Additionally, Lampe was chosen as one of just six students to serve on the Area 1 Nominating Committee, representing Wellington Future Farmers of America (FFA) at the area convention on the campus of West Texas A&M University. WELLINGTON HIGH SHCOOL

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Lampe advances in Texas FFA scholarship process

News Staff
Friday, May 15, 2026

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Local election results show low voter turnout

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, May 15, 2026
CHILDRESS/MEMPHIS — Area voters hit the polls, casting votes for Childress City Council, Memphis City Council, Hall County Hospital District and more, Saturday, May 2, showing a lower-than-average voter turnout.
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Brenda Freeman

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Freeman sentenced to 35 years

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, May 15, 2026
CHILDRESS — Brenda Lajara Freeman, 47, of Childress, was sentenced to a combined 35 years in prison, pleading Tuesday April 28 in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County.

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on upcoming events

News Staff
Friday, May 15, 2026
CES to host Lunch with Loved OnesChildress Elementary School is combining Donuts with Dad and Muffins with Mom for one special event — Lunch with Loved Ones.“Parents, guardians and loved ones are invited to join their child for a lunch date at school,” CES Principal Tracey Blake said.
Jennifer Puryear, a meteorologist with RMBJ Geo, Inc., describes the 2026 drought monitor data to the attendees at the recent Rainwater Harvesting Workshop in Wellington. BEV ODOM/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

Jennifer Puryear, a meteorologist with RMBJ Geo, Inc., describes the 2026 drought monitor data to the attendees at the recent Rainwater Harvesting Workshop in Wellington. BEV ODOM/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

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Attendees embrace rainwater harvesting knowledge

Bev Odom
Thursday, April 30, 2026
WELLINGTON – “A 2,000-square foot can yield up to 1,200 gallons of water from just one inch of rainfall,” emphasized Mesquite Groundwater Conservation District (MGCD) General Manager Whitney Wiebe during the Tuesday, April 21 workshop. “With Wellington’s 21.
Accompanied by his youngest daughter, Kenney Keys claims the rainwater harvesting barrel drawing at the conclusion of the Tuesday, April 21 workshop. From left: Jacy Lampe, Jordan Altman, Saunna Blacksher, Mackenzie Keys and K. Keys. BEV ODOM/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

Accompanied by his youngest daughter, Kenney Keys claims the rainwater harvesting barrel drawing at the conclusion of the Tuesday, April 21 workshop. From left: Jacy Lampe, Jordan Altman, Saunna Blacksher, Mackenzie Keys and K. Keys. BEV ODOM/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

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Childress Municipal Airport Report

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Tuesday, April 21, a Dassault Falcon dropped off passengers from New York and then stayed overnight, and an Embraer Phenom dropped off passengers from Arkansas before heading to Addison.
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