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Wellington State Bank, represented by Odilia Cantu, left, Rowdy Duncan and Veronica Gray, receive first place in the Fifth Annual Rocky Sprott Living History Chili Cookoff. Sons of Confederate Veterans

Wellington State Bank, represented by Odilia Cantu, left, Rowdy Duncan and Veronica Gray, receive first place in the Fifth Annual Rocky Sprott Living History Chili Cookoff. Sons of Confederate Veterans

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Living History organizers declare cookoff winners

Bev Odom
Thursday, October 9, 2025
WELLINGTON – The Chili Cookoff and Ice Cream Freeze-Off highlighted Fifth Annual Rocky Sprott Living History events Saturday, Oct. 4 at Powell Park. Hosted by Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) Charles Goodnight Frontier Reg.

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Killian, Bassett feted with bridal shower

Special To The Sun
Thursday, October 9, 2025
WELLINGTON – Friends and family honored Miss Kylin Killian, brideelect of Antwan Bassett, with an afternoon bridal shower Saturday, Sept. 13in the Lewis Room at the Ritz Theatre complex.

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Killian, Bassett feted with bridal shower

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
WELLINGTON – Friends and family honored Miss Kylin Killian, bride-elect of Antwan Bassett, with an afternoon bridal shower Saturday, Sept. 13in the Lewis Room at the Ritz Theatre complex.

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The Red River Sun School Menus

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Childress ISDMonday, Oct. 13-Friday, Oct. 17No school.  Memphis ISDMonday, Oct. 13No school. Tuesday, Oct. 14Breakfast: Pancakes, Bacon Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.  Lunch: Sloppy Joe, California Blend Vegetables, Garden Salad, Peach Slices, Milk.

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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.
Senior citizens visit Wellington Activity Center

Senior citizens visit Wellington Activity Center

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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.

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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.
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