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Unnanounced: That’s a challenge

Unnanounced: That’s a challenge

Unnanounced: That’s a challenge

Childress Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is now, in 2026, a Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital for the 10th time — impressive!But there are other milestones as well, and one that should not be overlooked is the CRMC Hospice team.
Childress High School (CHS) senior Addi Edmondson recently received the Legacy Scholarship from the Elks National Foundation Scholarship Program. Totaling $6,000, Edmondson is one of 400 recipients in the United States and one of only seven Texas recipients. The daughter of Justin and Debra Edmondson, Edmondson is set to graduate fifth in the CHS Class of 2026, carrying a 100.5 average. Edmondson plans to attend Texas Tech University, where she will study pre-nursing.

Childress High School (CHS) senior Addi Edmondson recently received the Legacy Scholarship from the Elks National Foundation Scholarship Program. Totaling $6,000, Edmondson is one of 400 recipients in the United States and one of only seven Texas recipients. The daughter of Justin and Debra Edmondson, Edmondson is set to graduate fifth in the CHS Class of 2026, carrying a 100.5 average. Edmondson plans to attend Texas Tech University, where she will study pre-nursing.

Childress’ Edmondson receives Legacy Scholarship

Childress Rotary gives back to Forest Service

Childress Rotary gives back to Forest Service

Childress Rotary gives back to Forest Service

Childress Rotary Club members Alabama Bohannon, First United Bank Assistant Vice President and Childress Branch Manager, and Taylor Thornton, First United Bank Vice President, whip up over 80 hamburgers for members of the Texas A&M Forest Service, as well as local firefighters.
Bride-to-be Cali Pontnack gathers with her future mother-in-law, Ashley Long, left, and her mother, Linda Pontnack, on Sunday afternoon, April 12, at the Lewis Building venue. COURTESY PHOTO

Bride-to-be Cali Pontnack gathers with her future mother-in-law, Ashley Long, left, and her mother, Linda Pontnack, on Sunday afternoon, April 12, at the Lewis Building venue. COURTESY PHOTO

Couple feted with bridal shower

WELLINGTON – Family and friends honored Cali Pontnack, bride-elect of Tucker Long, with a wedding shower from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, April 12 at the Ritz Theatre Lewis Building venue. Hostess Kim Phillips attended the registry table.
Wellington Lions instigate City-Wide Cleanup

Wellington Lions instigate City-Wide Cleanup

Wellington Lions instigate City-Wide Cleanup

Sponsored by Wellington Lions Club, the annual City-Wide Cleanup took place Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25. “For the full two-day cleanup, we dumped 230 yards or 134 dumps,” reported Lion Lindsay Hill. “I believe last year was 114 dumps, so we beat last year.
Wellington community congratulates Rodriguez

Wellington community congratulates Rodriguez

Wellington community congratulates Rodriguez

Wellington Professional Women’s (WPW) Club spotlights its 2026 Woman of the Year, Megan Rodriguez, with a tea from 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, April 24 at the Community Center Club Room.
The First Baptist Church (FBC) 55+ luncheon meets Tuesday, April 14 in the Fellowship Hall, welcoming a crowd of 25. Meal and fellowship were followed by a word from FBC Pastor Tim Medley. Those planning on attending the upcoming Springtime Jubilee Conference were given the itinerary. There will be 15 senior adults making the trip, along with Medley. COURTESY PHOTO

The First Baptist Church (FBC) 55+ luncheon meets Tuesday, April 14 in the Fellowship Hall, welcoming a crowd of 25. Meal and fellowship were followed by a word from FBC Pastor Tim Medley. Those planning on attending the upcoming Springtime Jubilee Conference were given the itinerary. There will be 15 senior adults making the trip, along with Medley. COURTESY PHOTO

First Baptist Church 55+ luncheon welcomes crowd

Austin Elementary School students celebrate reaching their Accelerated Reading (AR) goals with a party, including face painting and games, hosted by Memphis High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members. MEMPHIS ISD

Austin Elementary School students celebrate reaching their Accelerated Reading (AR) goals with a party, including face painting and games, hosted by Memphis High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members. MEMPHIS ISD

Elementary students celebrate reaching AR goals