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Area Happenings

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Childress Happenings  BLOOD DRIVEBe a wicked good donor at Coffee Memorial Blood Center’s Childress Community Blood Drive from 1-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 at the Fair Park City Auditorium.

16 contestants compete for 72nd Annual Miss Wellington crown

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
A sophomore, Natalee Alvarado is the daughter of Frankee and Rosalinda Alvarado. Natalee's sponsor is Farmers Co-Op Society #1.A freshman, Haliah Cantu is the daughter of Emily and Tyler Cantu. Haliah's sponsor is Liberty Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC & Construction.
Senior citizens visit Wellington Activity Center

Senior citizens visit Wellington Activity Center

Senior citizens visit Wellington Activity Center

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Wellington Senior Citizens CenterWellington Activity Center (WAC) Facilities Manager Jody Guy welcomes Wellington Senior Citizens to the bowling alley of the WAC on Thursday evening, Sept. 25.
Any birthday is special, however, the 100th anniversary of one’s birth is deemed extraordinary, calling for a special celebration. Betty Payton’s daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Davis Ricks, did the honors, hosting an extravaganza Sunday, Sept. 28 at Childress Methodist Church.

Any birthday is special, however, the 100th anniversary of one’s birth is deemed extraordinary, calling for a special celebration. Betty Payton’s daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Davis Ricks, did the honors, hosting an extravaganza Sunday, Sept. 28 at Childress Methodist Church.

Friends, family celebrate centenarian Betty Payton

Grace Holman
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
CHILDRESS — Although every birthday is an occasion to be celebrated, the 100th anniversary of a person’s birth is truly extraordinary, with a call for something special. Betty Payton, of Childress, having reached this milestone, was honored with a birthday party extraordinaire Sunday, Sept.

Childress Farmers Market welcomes furry friends

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Through the Lens of LizChildress Farmers Market welcomes furry friends during Dog Day, including a dog parade; dog costume contest; dog photo booth, courtesy of Through the Lens of Liz; pup hydration stations, courtesy of HTeaO; and local groomers, Saturday, Sept. 20 on Commerce St.

The Red River Sun School Menus

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Childress ISDMonday, Sept. 29Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.  Lunch: Chicken Parmesan, Hot Roll, Green Beans, Corn, Fruit, Milk. Tuesday, Sept. 30Breakfast: Breakfast Burrito, Hash Brown, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.

Area Happenings

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Childress Happenings  90TH BIRTHDAY BASHThe Childress County Heritage Museum’s building, originally the Childress Post Office, is turning 90 years old! Join Childress County Heritage Museum to celebrate the milestone from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27.
Be a ‘Wicked’ good donor at Childress Community Blood Drive

Be a ‘Wicked’ good donor at Childress Community Blood Drive

Be a ‘Wicked’ good donor at Childress Community Blood Drive

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Be a wicked good donor at Coffee Memorial Blood Center’s Childress Community Blood Drive from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Childress Regional Medical Center’s Francis T. Smith Education Room. Donors will receive a glow-in-the-dark Wicked T-shirt and a free bundlet from Nothing Bundt Cakes.
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