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Wellington High School Principal Deidre Kane passes out popsicles during break in the Commons on Friday morning, Aug. 28, pumping up the student body for the Skyrockets versus Spearman Lynx football game.

Wellington High School Principal Deidre Kane passes out popsicles during break in the Commons on Friday morning, Aug. 28, pumping up the student body for the Skyrockets versus Spearman Lynx football game.

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WHS Football Friday fits and popsicle hits

News Staff
Thursday, September 3, 2026
WHS Football Friday fits and popsicle hits
Memphis Cyclones huddle up during a recent scrimmage. COURTESY PHOTO

Memphis Cyclones huddle up during a recent scrimmage. COURTESY PHOTO

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Cyclones start new six-man season

Bakker Willson
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
MEMPHIS – The start of the fall sports seasons is finally here, and the Memphis varsity football team will be playing this season in the Six Man Football arena for the first time. The Intrepid looks forward to supporting them and their new style of play all season long.
Skyrocket grandsons accept WSB football

Skyrocket grandsons accept WSB football

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Skyrocket grandsons accept WSB football tokens

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
A tradition spanning decades, Wellington State Bank makes its annual presentation of the football tokens thrown by the cheerleaders to Skyrocket fans at ballgames on Monday morning, Aug. 24, just in time for the 2026 season.
Memphis Cyclone Boosters decorate street signs to boost school spirt and show support for local athletes. COURTESY PHOTO

Memphis Cyclone Boosters decorate street signs to boost school spirt and show support for local athletes. COURTESY PHOTO

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Boosters decorate Memphis

Cindy Woodard
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
MEMPHIS – The Cyclone Booster Club is building community pride and fueling student athletes by decorating the town in school colors for the 20262027 athletic season.
Texas Farm Bureau backs Childress Bobcats

Texas Farm Bureau backs Childress Bobcats

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Texas Farm Bureau backs Childress Bobcats

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Childress Bobcat football welcomes Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Agency Manager Daniel O’Keefe on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Pictured with the 2026 varsity Bobcat team, O’Keefe presented Dave Campbell’s Texas Football ‘26 magazines to players and coaches.
The Lady Cyclones volleyball team got their second home win Saturday.

The Lady Cyclones volleyball team got their second home win Saturday.

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Memphis Youth

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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When the new Wet Bulb Globe Temperature guidelines tried to cancel practice, the Childress Bobcats improvised, trading the football field for the indoor rodeo arena, Thursday, Aug. 13. COURTESY PHOTO/ JUSTIN HASTINGS

When the new Wet Bulb Globe Temperature guidelines tried to cancel practice, the Childress Bobcats improvised, trading the football field for the indoor rodeo arena, Thursday, Aug. 13. COURTESY PHOTO/ JUSTIN HASTINGS

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Bobcats adapt to new temperature guidelines

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
CHILDRESS — Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) requires the use of Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) to monitor environmental conditions and guide activity modifications for UIL-sanctioned events, including football.

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Childress Airport welcomes busy mix of travelers

Tiffany Tully
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
CHILDRESS – Tuesday, August 11, A Challenger flew in from Dallas to drop off passengers, a Pilatus PC12 from Minnesota stayed overnight, a Cessna Citation came in on business, and a Gulfstream 200 flew in from Oregon to pick up passengers headed to Canada.
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