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Tractor Supply Company will host a Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 1. Courtesy Graphic

Tractor Supply Company will host a Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 1. Courtesy Graphic

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Tractor Supply Co. to host National Farmers Market 2022 Event this weekend

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, September 30, 2022
CHILDRESS — A part of Tractor Supply Company’s National Farmers Market 2022 Event, Childress Tractor Supply Co. will host a Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 in the outdoor parking lot, located at 2211 Ave. F NW. While vendor registration officially closed Tuesday, Sept.
Childress Firefighters Justin Willis, left, and Justin Westmoreland, right, recently thank Tractor Supply Co. employee Randy Wadley, center, for a discount on a pump for Tanker No. 2. “Thank you, Tractor Supply and Randy Wadley for giving us a huge discount,” Childress Fire Department said. “We greatly appreciate it.” Photo Courtesy of Childress Fire Department

Childress Firefighters Justin Willis, left, and Justin Westmoreland, right, recently thank Tractor Supply Co. employee Randy Wadley, center, for a discount on a pump for Tanker No. 2. “Thank you, Tractor Supply and Randy Wadley for giving us a huge discount,” Childress Fire Department said. “We greatly appreciate it.” Photo Courtesy of Childress Fire Department

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Childress Fire Department thanksTractor Supply Co.

News Staff
Friday, September 30, 2022
Pastor Ronnie and Cindy Lambert are excited to fulfill their new role at First Baptist Church Wellington. Courtesy Photo

Pastor Ronnie and Cindy Lambert are excited to fulfill their new role at First Baptist Church Wellington. Courtesy Photo

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Lambert takes reigns of FBC Wellington

Bev Odom
Friday, September 30, 2022
WELLINGTON – Ronnie Lambert, new First Baptist Church (FBC) Wellington pastor, grew up on a farm just outside of Memphis. Raised in a Christian home and in FBC Memphis, he explained he was saved at the age of nine, and he surrendered to preach the gospel at the age of 22.
Memphis High School freshman receive certificates for their participation at the recent Area 1 Greenhand Leadership Conference Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the West Texas A&M University Ag Complex in Canyon. At the conference, students partook in workshops and general sessions, which introduced them to the benefits and opportunities within the FFA organization. Photo Courtesy of Memphis ISD

Memphis High School freshman receive certificates for their participation at the recent Area 1 Greenhand Leadership Conference Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the West Texas A&M University Ag Complex in Canyon. At the conference, students partook in workshops and general sessions, which introduced them to the benefits and opportunities within the FFA organization. Photo Courtesy of Memphis ISD

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Memphis freshmen attend Area 1 Greenhand Leadership Conference

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Friday, September 30, 2022
Lion Neal Odom, left, leads in singing “Happy Birthday” to Nita Day, Fraya Hammons, Lori Moore and Gene Pena during the Sept. 19 meeting with guests Brandon Powers and Nicole Tyler. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Lion Neal Odom, left, leads in singing “Happy Birthday” to Nita Day, Fraya Hammons, Lori Moore and Gene Pena during the Sept. 19 meeting with guests Brandon Powers and Nicole Tyler. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

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Wellington Lions set Fiesta Pile-On fundraiser date

Bev Odom
Friday, September 30, 2022
WELLINGTON – For the first time since 2019, Wellington Lions Club will conduct its Fiesta Pile-On Dinner fundraiser from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 at the Wellington ISD School Cafeteria, 1505 Childress St., prior to the Skyrockets versus Memphis Cyclones football game.
The junior varsity and varsity Childress Lady Cat volleyball teams celebrate teammate Journey Prince’s birthday Monday, Sept. 19 at The Palace Theater. From left, Chloe Churchill, Prince, Kaydence Simpkins, Brinley Stone, Addi Edmondson. Courtesy Photos

The junior varsity and varsity Childress Lady Cat volleyball teams celebrate teammate Journey Prince’s birthday Monday, Sept. 19 at The Palace Theater. From left, Chloe Churchill, Prince, Kaydence Simpkins, Brinley Stone, Addi Edmondson. Courtesy Photos

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Lady Cats celebrate teammate’s birthday

News Staff
Friday, September 23, 2022

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Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals

News Staff
Friday, September 23, 2022
Monday, Sept. 26 Chicken and Dumplings, Tossed Salad with Dressing, Winter Fruit Cup, Whole Wheat Roll, Chocolate Pudding, Milk. Tuesday, Sept. 27 Pork Chop, Black-Eyed Peas, Spinach, Cornbread, Baked Apple Crisp, Milk. Wednesday, Sept.
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

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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

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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

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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.
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