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Elliott, Owens win in GOP voting

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
CHILDRESS/MEMPHIS/ WELLINGTON — Hundreds of local voters turned out for the Texas primary election, which saw wins by Rick Elliott, Pct. 4 Childress County Commissioner incumbent, and Jack Owens, Hall County Judge candidate, in contested races.
A fire destroys the home of Kevin and Lori Schlie, located at 715 N. 10th, Saturday, Feb. 28. Memphis Chamber of Commerce

A fire destroys the home of Kevin and Lori Schlie, located at 715 N. 10th, Saturday, Feb. 28. Memphis Chamber of Commerce

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Fire destroys Memphis home

Roger Estlack
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
MEMPHIS — A Memphis family lost everything when a fire destroyed their home Saturday, Feb 28.Emergency personnel were dispatched to the home owned of Kevin and Lori Schlie at 715 N. 10th about 1 p.m., according to Memphis Police Chief Rex Plant, who was the first on the scene.
Childress Spark breaks ground on the historic Fair Park Amphitheater restoration—the nonprofit’s first major community project. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Childress Spark breaks ground on the historic Fair Park Amphitheater restoration—the nonprofit’s first major community project. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

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Childress Spark breaks ground on historic Fair Park Amphitheater restoration

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
CHILDRESS — Childress Spark officially broke ground on the restoration of the historic Fair Park Amphitheater, marking the nonprofit’s first major community project and a significant step forward for the City of Childress.
Wellington Emergency Medical Services leadership staff pauses for a rare respite from its intense ministry of caring for the citizens of Collingsworth County. Front row, from left: Administrator Samantha Blacksher, Secretary Krystle Tarver, Vice President Ethan Cummings. Back row, from left: President Noah Downing, Board Member Logan Cummings. Not pictured, Board Member Charmayne Hampton. Neal Odom

Wellington Emergency Medical Services leadership staff pauses for a rare respite from its intense ministry of caring for the citizens of Collingsworth County. Front row, from left: Administrator Samantha Blacksher, Secretary Krystle Tarver, Vice President Ethan Cummings. Back row, from left: President Noah Downing, Board Member Logan Cummings. Not pictured, Board Member Charmayne Hampton. Neal Odom

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Wellington EMS impacts region

Bev Odom
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
WELLINGTON – Family members of Wellington Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff served as special guests for its recent annual banquet at the EMS Barn. The Plaza Restaurant, of Childress, catered the evening meal.
The mysterious stranger

The mysterious stranger

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The mysterious stranger

Fred Hardwicke
Thursday, February 26, 2026
The pastor noted that the last two days of Winter Storm Fern greatly reduced the congregation that morning.He sat near the back with his wife as the assistant pastor was leading the service. The piano players decided not to try the roads that morning, so the opening song, a psalm, was voice only.
Birthday honors not limited to seniors

Birthday honors not limited to seniors

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Birthday honors not limited to seniors

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026
The customary birthday celebration for those deemed “senior age” at the Childress Senior Citizens Center has no set age criteria. For the February honoree, Lindsay Garrett, Liam Garrett holds the painting, addressed “To Mom,” during the weekly luncheon Thursday, Feb.

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At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Thursday, February 26, 2026
CHILDRESS — Tuesday, Feb. 17, a Bell 206 helicopter, from Oklahoma, dropped in for fuel, and a Challenger dropped off passengers before heading to California.Wednesday, Feb.
Fire departments provide mutual aid

Fire departments provide mutual aid

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Fire departments provide mutual aid

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Wellington Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) and Samnorwood VFD aid Clarendon VFD in fighting the 8-Ball Fire, located near Howardwick, on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Forming the Collingsworth County Strike Team, the aid involved two trucks staged with volunteers from each department to help with the fire.
WJHS Firecrackers earn national merit

WJHS Firecrackers earn national merit

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WJHS Firecrackers earn national merit

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Wellington Junior High School is proud to be named a 2025 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll school, which recognizes high-performing, achievement gap-closing schools across the nation.
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