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Collingsworth County resident Lucy Owens reports that she nearly got bit leaving work at Wellington Tractor Parts, just south of town on Hwy 83, Monday, Sept. 19 by this “big fella.” Definitely a rattlesnake, she wants to spread the word that it pays to stay alert, especially right now, as rattlesnakes are on the move. Photo Courtesy of Lucy Owens

Collingsworth County resident Lucy Owens reports that she nearly got bit leaving work at Wellington Tractor Parts, just south of town on Hwy 83, Monday, Sept. 19 by this “big fella.” Definitely a rattlesnake, she wants to spread the word that it pays to stay alert, especially right now, as rattlesnakes are on the move. Photo Courtesy of Lucy Owens

Owens warns of rattlesnake activity

News Staff
Friday, September 23, 2022
Nearly 35 participants join in the 7th Annual 5K and One Mile Run/Walk, hosted by the Memphis High School cross country team, alongside Coach Michelle Branigan, Saturday, Sept. 17. Photo Courtesy of Memphis ISD

Nearly 35 participants join in the 7th Annual 5K and One Mile Run/Walk, hosted by the Memphis High School cross country team, alongside Coach Michelle Branigan, Saturday, Sept. 17. Photo Courtesy of Memphis ISD

7th Annual Memphis 5K attracts over 30 participants

Dana Wright
Friday, September 23, 2022
PADUCAH — Hunters pursuing mule deer this fall in the Texas Panhandle should be aware that an antler restriction has been expanded from the original seven counties of Briscoe, Childress, Cottle, Floyd, Hall, Motley and Lynn to an additional 21 counties that will include: Andrews, Armstrong, Bailey,...
Members of the Modern Home Club, along with guests, meet at the Childress County Heritage Museum Thursday, Sept. 15 for their monthly meeting. Back row, from left: Debbie Wyatt, Edie Johnson, Soundra Christy, Mary Ann Hickman, Whitney Wyatt, Marianne Lynn, Raenell Smith. From row, from left: Ladonna Moore, Regina Henley, Felicia Wyatt, Linda Gooch. Not pictured are Pat Collins and Margie Porter. Courtesy Photo

Members of the Modern Home Club, along with guests, meet at the Childress County Heritage Museum Thursday, Sept. 15 for their monthly meeting. Back row, from left: Debbie Wyatt, Edie Johnson, Soundra Christy, Mary Ann Hickman, Whitney Wyatt, Marianne Lynn, Raenell Smith. From row, from left: Ladonna Moore, Regina Henley, Felicia Wyatt, Linda Gooch. Not pictured are Pat Collins and Margie Porter. Courtesy Photo

Modern Home Club welcomes Lynn as monthly speaker

News Staff
Friday, September 23, 2022
Special to The Sun CHILDRESS — Members of the Modern Home Club met at the Childress County Heritage Museum at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15. Coffee and pastries were served by hostesses. Soundra Christy called the meeting to order and welcomed members and guests. Members introduced themselves.
Moore Art Studio students Ivan Garcia, 11, and Selah Smith, 11, display their art at For The Hub of Art Youth Art Show, held Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Childress County Heritage Musuem. Courtesy Photo

Moore Art Studio students Ivan Garcia, 11, and Selah Smith, 11, display their art at For The Hub of Art Youth Art Show, held Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Childress County Heritage Musuem. Courtesy Photo

For The Hub of Art Youth Art Show exhibits local talent

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, September 23, 2022
CHILDRESS — For The Hub of Art, a local art committee focused on drawing awareness to area talent, recently hosted its first-ever Youth Art Show Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Childress County Heritage Museum.
Officer Rodriguez presented memory box in honor of K-9 Edo

Officer Rodriguez presented memory box in honor of K-9 Edo

Officer Rodriguez presented memory box in honor of K-9 Edo

News Staff
Friday, September 23, 2022
Childress Police Officer and K-9 handler Roy Rodriguez is presented a memory box Sunday, Sept. 18, honoring Childress Police Department (CPD) K-9 Edo, who served the citizens of Childress and the surrounding counties for multiple years before his passing on May 2.
Holly fern, also known as Japanese holly fern and fish tail fern, is the newest Texas Superstar plant. Courtesy Photo

Holly fern, also known as Japanese holly fern and fish tail fern, is the newest Texas Superstar plant. Courtesy Photo

Holly fern named newest Texas Superstar plant

Adam Russell
Friday, September 16, 2022
Holly fern, also known as Japanese holly fern and fish tail fern, an evergreen, herbaceous, shrubby, perennial succulent, has been named the newest Texas Superstar plant.
Kenneth Ellis’ classic John Deere tractor, shown by Chance Taylor, brings home the Founders Memorial Award at the recent 21st Annual Panhandle Antique Tractor Association Show and Raffle at High Plains Children’s Home and Family Services in Amarillo. Courtesy Photo

Kenneth Ellis’ classic John Deere tractor, shown by Chance Taylor, brings home the Founders Memorial Award at the recent 21st Annual Panhandle Antique Tractor Association Show and Raffle at High Plains Children’s Home and Family Services in Amarillo. Courtesy Photo

Ellis’ tractor brings home PATA ‘Founders Memorial Award’

News Staff
Friday, September 16, 2022
AMARILLO — Local farmer and antique tractor extraordinaire Kenneth Ellis recently showed his classic John Deere tractor, with the help of Chance Taylor, at the 21st Annual Panhandle Antique Tractor Association (PATA) Show and Raffle, held Saturday, Sept.
Childress High School FFA students recently attend Greenbelt District Greenhand Camp, an event designed for first-year FFA members, Tuesday, Aug. 30 in Roaring Springs. Photo Courtesy of Childress High School

Childress High School FFA students recently attend Greenbelt District Greenhand Camp, an event designed for first-year FFA members, Tuesday, Aug. 30 in Roaring Springs. Photo Courtesy of Childress High School

Childress FFA students attend Greenhand Camp

News Staff
Friday, September 16, 2022
Childress High School FFA students recently attend Greenbelt District Greenhand Camp, an event designed for first-year FFA members, Tuesday, Aug. 30 in Roaring Springs.
Cupcakes for Cyclones draws crowd

Cupcakes for Cyclones draws crowd

Cupcakes for Cyclones draws crowd

News Staff
Friday, September 16, 2022
Families and friends of Travis Elementary School students gather in the Travis Elementary Cafeteria Friday, Sept. 9 for Grandparents’ Day/Cupcakes for Cyclones.
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