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The Childress County Youth Project Show welcomes over 60 exhibitors Friday, Jan. 9-Saturday, Jan. 10 at the Mashburn Event Center and Arena.

The Childress County Youth Project Show welcomes over 60 exhibitors Friday, Jan. 9-Saturday, Jan. 10 at the Mashburn Event Center and Arena.

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Childress County Youth Project Show welcomes over 60 exhibitors

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
CHILDRESS — The Childress County Youth Project Show (CCYPS) welcomed over 60 exhibitors Friday, Jan. 9-Saturday, Jan. 10 at the Mashburn Event Center and Arena.
The City of Childress City Council awarded bids relating to the municipal property at Childress and Baylor Lakes Monday, Jan. 12.

The City of Childress City Council awarded bids relating to the municipal property at Childress and Baylor Lakes Monday, Jan. 12.

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Childress City Council awards Baylor Lake bids

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
CHILDRESS — Meeting Monday, Jan. 12, the City of Childress City Council awarded bids relating to the municipal property at Childress and Baylor Lakes.Previously leased by the Childress Anglers and Sportsman Club, the 20-year lease, which expired Nov.

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Wellington City Council reviews RV permit

Special To The Sun
Thursday, January 8, 2026
WELLINGTON – The Wellington City Council met in regular session at 12:03 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1 with the following present: City Manager Justin Mixon and Councilmembers Kenneth Warren, Brandon Ward, Jimmy Cantu Jr. and Eddie Langford. Also attending was City Secretary Marci Peters.
The Red River Sun employees Shauna Salinas and Synghyn Beasley-Vasquez with Managing Editor Elizabeth Tanner, The Clarendon Enterprise Advertising Manager Tara Allred and new owners Roger and Ashlee Estlack. The Clarendon Enterprise/Ashlee Estlack

The Red River Sun employees Shauna Salinas and Synghyn Beasley-Vasquez with Managing Editor Elizabeth Tanner, The Clarendon Enterprise Advertising Manager Tara Allred and new owners Roger and Ashlee Estlack. The Clarendon Enterprise/Ashlee Estlack

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Enterprise purchases Red River Sun

Special To The Sun
Thursday, January 8, 2026
CHILDRESS — Hicks Media, LLC and The Clarendon Enterprise announced the sale of The Red River Sun to Roger and Ashlee Estlack, of Clarendon, Tuesday, Dec. 30.
Wellington Firecrackers seize District UIL Academic Meet championship

Wellington Firecrackers seize District UIL Academic Meet championship

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Wellington Firecrackers seize District UIL Academic Meet championship

Bev Odom
Thursday, January 8, 2026
WELLINGTON – For the third consecutive year, Wellington Junior High School (WJHS) Firecracker competitors and coaches seized the District UIL Academic Meet championship, finishing 200 points ahead of second-place Wheeler.OnTuesday,Dec.
Childress County Christmas Sharing, located at 232 N. Main St., met the needs of 45 families, 106 children and 41 elderly and disabled, as well as 43 Childress Healthcare Center residents and 14 Cottage Village Assisted Living residents. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Childress County Christmas Sharing, located at 232 N. Main St., met the needs of 45 families, 106 children and 41 elderly and disabled, as well as 43 Childress Healthcare Center residents and 14 Cottage Village Assisted Living residents. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

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Childress County Christmas Sharing meets needs of hundreds during holiday season

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, January 8, 2026
CHILDRESS — Thanks to generous donors, Childress County Christmas Sharing (CCCS) warmed the hearts and homes of hundreds this holiday season, meeting the needs of 45 families, 106 children and 41 elderly and disabled, as well as 43 Childress Healthcare Center residents and 14 Cottage Village...
CRMC welcomes first baby of 2026

CRMC welcomes first baby of 2026

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CRMC welcomes first baby of 2026

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Childress Regional Medical Center welcomes the first baby of 2026, Bo “Noah” Vannvirakchesda, who was born at 9:49 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1 to father Panha “Tin” Bo and mother Mss August, weighing 3.50 kg.
Big trees: I like them!

Big trees: I like them!

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Big trees: I like them!

Fred Hardwicke
Thursday, January 8, 2026
It’s my 250th article; 2026 is the 250th birthday of our country; and I like big numbers and big trees! For the really big and tall trees, try our west coast or the tropics. By their standards, we don’t have big trees in West Texas, but some are definitely bigger than others.
A Christmas thank-you brunch honors Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meal program volunteers. Clockwise, from left: David Lambert, Lupe Martinez, Natasha Mixon, Alta Porter, Peggy Neeley, Brenda Barton, Fraya Hammons, Megan Rodriguez, Linda Duke and Eva Hamby. Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals

A Christmas thank-you brunch honors Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meal program volunteers. Clockwise, from left: David Lambert, Lupe Martinez, Natasha Mixon, Alta Porter, Peggy Neeley, Brenda Barton, Fraya Hammons, Megan Rodriguez, Linda Duke and Eva Hamby. Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals

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Christmas brunch celebrates meal delivery volunteers

Bev Odom
Thursday, January 8, 2026
WELLINGTON – Volunteers who drive the meal routes and make deliveries for Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals (HDM) receive recognition with an appreciation brunch from 1011 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 23 at the Senior Community Cafe.
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