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ALS: The muddy road

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ALS: The muddy road

Fred Hardwicke

Thursday, February 19, 2026

The day my youngest brother would have turned 60 was the day that Scott Kelley died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s disease at 62. I met Scott Kelley, a geologist, at church over a decade ago.

Support local schools at Childress Community Blood Drive thisTuesday

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Support local schools at Childress Community Blood Drive thisTuesday

News Staff

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Support local schools while giving the gift of life at Coffee Memorial Blood Center’s Childress Community Blood Drive from 1-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Fair Park City Auditorium. Part of Kids, Inc. Donor Days Blood Drives, donors can register their donation in honor of one area school.

On Saturday, Feb. 7 in Wellington, five volunteers from Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church of Amarillo, along with Wellington Lions Club members, built a 32’ ramp for a client. Texas Ramp Project – Panhandle Area

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Wellington Lions impact lives of local residents

Bev Odom

Thursday, February 19, 2026

WELLINGTON – On Saturday, Feb. 7, Amarillo volunteers combined with members of the Wellington Lions Club, under the leadership of Lion Henry Wyckoff, a member of the Amarillo Downtown Lions Club, to construct three ramps.

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Clarendon College celebrates Fall 2025 graduates

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

CLARENDON — Clarendon College recently recognizes students who successfully completed their degree and certificate requirements during the Fall 2025 semester, including seven Childress graduates, four Memphis graduates, one Turkey graduate and three Wellington graduates.Fall 2025 graduates.

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Childress’ Creek Churchill graduates from Abilene Christian University

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

ABILENE — Creek Churchill, a Class of 2024 graduate of Childress High School, recently graduated from Abilene Christian University (ACU).Churchill,who graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, was among 646 students who received degrees at ACU’s December Commencement.

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Memphis’ Maggie Cook graduates from The University of Texas at Austin

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

AUSTIN — Maggie Cook, a Class of 2023 graduate of Memphis High School, recently graduated from The University of Texas (UT) at Austin.Cook, who graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design, was one of nearly 2,300 students who received an undergraduate, master’s or doctoral degree in December.

Childress Methodist Church hosts February Adult Luncheon

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Childress Methodist Church hosts February Adult Luncheon

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Sabrina Landrum gives a Valentine’s Day devotional at the recent February Adult Fellowship Luncheon at Childress Methodist Church.

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Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals and Senior Community Café Menu

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Monday, Feb. 23Goulash, Greek Salad with Dressing, Garlic Bread, Apricots, Rice Crispy Treat, Milk.Tuesday, Feb. 24Chicken Fajita, Green Peppers and Onions, Flour Tortilla, Street Corn Casserole, Banana Pudding, Milk.Wednesday, Feb.

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Wellington City Council amends mobile home code of ordinances

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

WELLINGTON – The Wellington City Council met at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5 in regular session at Wellington City Hall with City Manager Justin Mixon, Mayor Larry Adams and Councilmembers Jimmy Cantu Jr., Eddie Langford, Brent Martin and Brandon Ward present.

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Updated property tax information now available for Texas taxpayers

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

CHILDRESS — New and updated property tax information has just been compiled by Childress County Appraisal District and is available now to assist taxpayers.

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