Lambert Farms brings in first bale at Farmers Cooperative Gin

The Red River Sun/Elizabeth TannerLambert Farms harvests the first bale of the 2025 cotton crop, ginned Monday, Oct. 13, at Farmers Cooperative Gin in Childress.

Childress FFA members compete at Tarleton LDE Invitational

Childress FFAChildress Future Farmers of America (FFA) members, including McKenzi Burton, Lyssa Lawry, Keely Mock, Kodi Teague and Amelia Valadez, recently competed in the Tarleton Leadership Development Event (LDE) Invitational Wednesday, Oct. 22 in Stephenville.

Childress Airport Report

CHILDRESS — Tuesday, Oct. 28, a Piper Cherokee stopped for fuel on its way from Fort Worth to Lubbock, and a Cirrus practiced in the area.Wednesday, Oct.

Wellington Care Center crafts Fall Festival

The Red River Sun/Bev OdomWellington Care Center hosts its Community Fall Festival from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30. A fundraiser for the residents’ Christmas gifts, visitors purchased tickets at the door.

LIFESTAR welcomes Clifton to Childress

LIFESTARLIFESTAR, a critical care air medical transport program, welcomes new-hire paramedic Eric Clifton, who completed his first flight Wednesday, Oct. 29 with the LIFESTAR II team in Pampa. Clifton will join the LIFESTAR IV base in Childress. 

4-H Foodies participate in Childress County Food Show

Childress 4-H ClubsChildress County 4-H Clover Buds, including, from left, Ruth Parker, Cayzlee Willis, Cord Seal, Charlotte Rister, Logan Keys, Gabe Whitten, Chanlee Willis, Cohen Cope, participate in the Childress County Food Show Sunday, Oct. 26 at the Fair Park City Auditorium.

Memphis Chamber awards costume contest winners

Memphis Chamber of CommerceTravis Baptist Church takes the adult male category, winning $50 during the Memphis Chamber of Commerce’s Costume Contest, held in conjunction with Halloween Downtown events, Saturday, Oct. 25.

Memphis' Talley earns American FFA Degree

Courtesy PhotosMemphis High School’s Emma Talley earns the American FFA Degree — the highest degree a student can achieve in Future Farmers of America (FFA). Talley was awarded the American FFA Degree at the 98th Annual National FFA Convention and Expo Saturday, Nov. 1 in Indianapolis, Ind. 

Ritz Theatre presents Halloween Spooktacular

Wellington Ritz TheatreThe Wellington Ritz Theatre hosted ghosts and goblins for its 2025 Halloween Spooktacular event, where moviegoers brought a canned food item for free entry at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27. Costume photos began at 6 p.m., and “The Addams Family” served as the feature film.

Childress County Christmas Sharing Winter Coat Drive underway

Childress County Christmas SharingChildress County Christmas Sharing’s Winter Coat Drive is underway, with donations being accepted through Sunday, Nov.