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MEMPHIS

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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.

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The Red River Sun School Menus

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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.

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CHILDRESS

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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.

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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.
Wellington FFA Land Judging team earns the championship at the Salt Fork Soil and Water Conservation District Land Judging contest on Friday, April 3. From left: Sophia Derr, Bailey Page, Jace Darrow, Jacy Lampe, Anna Henard.

Wellington FFA Land Judging team earns the championship at the Salt Fork Soil and Water Conservation District Land Judging contest on Friday, April 3. From left: Sophia Derr, Bailey Page, Jace Darrow, Jacy Lampe, Anna Henard.

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FFA nabs two Salt Fork championships

Bev Odom
Thursday, April 16, 2026
WELLINGTON – Competing Friday, April 3, members of Wellington Future Farmers of America (FFA) earned both Land Judging and Cotton Judging team championships at the local Salt Fork Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Contest.
Counting down to liftoff on Friday, April 1, Wellington Junior High School Firecrackers gather in Shillalie Jones’ classroom to witness history, watching the successful launch of the Artemis II manned mission to the moon. This historic flight marks the first-time humans have headed towards the moon in over 50 years. “It’s truly an incredible moment to see our students inspired by the same wonder that captivated the world

Counting down to liftoff on Friday, April 1, Wellington Junior High School Firecrackers gather in Shillalie Jones’ classroom to witness history, watching the successful launch of the Artemis II manned mission to the moon. This historic flight marks the first-time humans have headed towards the moon in over 50 years. “It’s truly an incredible moment to see our students inspired by the same wonder that captivated the world

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Firecrackers witness Artemis II moon launch

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Thursday, April 16, 2026
Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish, representing the Texas Association of Counties, presents Collingsworth County Judge Scot Martindale his Fellow of the Academy certificate. Texas Association of Counties

Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish, representing the Texas Association of Counties, presents Collingsworth County Judge Scot Martindale his Fellow of the Academy certificate. Texas Association of Counties

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TAC honors Martindale

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Thursday, April 16, 2026
AUSTIN – Recently named a Fellow of the Texas Judicial Academy by the Texas Association of Counties (TAC), Collingsworth County Judge Scot Martindale’s honor recognizes county judges who go beyond the state’s minimum education requirements and show dedication to judicial excellence.
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