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Childress Farmers Market to open season Saturday

Childress Farmers Market to open season Saturday

Childress Farmers Market to open season Saturday

It’s that time of year! Childress Farmers Market will hit the bricks of downtown Childress for a season-opener from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 19, welcoming back tried-and true, as well as new, vendors.
‘Ask a Grackle:’ Try something new

‘Ask a Grackle:’ Try something new

‘Ask a Grackle:’ Try something new

Sometimes it is good to try something new rather than getting stuck in the same routine. Don’t cackle, but for my new year wild card, I decided to submit a question to Ask a Grackle, a somewhat informative and somewhat humorous column associated with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine.
Memphis High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Land and Homesite teams compete in the 53rd Annual Tarleton State Invitational Career and Development Events (CDEs) Thursday, March 27 in Stephenville. Memphis ISD

Memphis High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Land and Homesite teams compete in the 53rd Annual Tarleton State Invitational Career and Development Events (CDEs) Thursday, March 27 in Stephenville. Memphis ISD

Memphis FFA teams compete in spring CDEs

MEMPHIS — Memphis High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) members opened a busy spring season this past week, competing in five Career and Development Events (CDEs) competitions throughout the state.
Wellington FFA claims Land Judging championship at Perryton

Wellington FFA claims Land Judging championship at Perryton

Wellington FFA claims Land Judging championship at Perryton

Wellington Future Farmers of America (FFA) members competed at the Ochiltree County Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Land Judging contest Tuesday, March 25 in Perryton.
Wellington’s Waters accepted  into veterinary school

Wellington’s Waters accepted into veterinary school

Wellington’s Waters accepted into veterinary school

One of three Terry County Veterinary Hospital’s technicians recently accepted into Texas Tech University’s School of Veterinary Medicine, Wellington High School Class of 2022 graduate Madison Waters will begin her journey this fall.
Derr wins Sparkler yearbook cover art contest

Derr wins Sparkler yearbook cover art contest

Derr wins Sparkler yearbook cover art contest

Wellington Elementary School (WES) fifth grader Lyric Derr is the winner of the 2024-2025 Sparkler yearbook cover art contest. “Competition among our talented Sparklers was fierce for the yearbook cover,” said WES Principal Deidre Kane.
Childress County 4-H Club to host Community-Wide Easter Egg Hunt

Childress County 4-H Club to host Community-Wide Easter Egg Hunt

Childress County 4-H Club to host Community-Wide Easter Egg Hunt

The annual Community Wide Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by the Childress County 4-H Club, will take place at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 at the Fair Park Pavillion in Childress. Children ages one year old through second grade are invited to participate. Prizes will be provided by local businesses.
The head table at the annual Childress Brand of The People’s Federal Credit Union included, from left, Director of Operations Becky Gross, Childress Branch Manager Sarah MaGourik, Chief Executive Officer Art Hornell and Board of Directors President Christie Brown-Stewart. Others included Brandi Judd, Kenja Purkey and Lisa Thomas. Grace Holman

The head table at the annual Childress Brand of The People’s Federal Credit Union included, from left, Director of Operations Becky Gross, Childress Branch Manager Sarah MaGourik, Chief Executive Officer Art Hornell and Board of Directors President Christie Brown-Stewart. Others included Brandi Judd, Kenja Purkey and Lisa Thomas. Grace Holman

Local branch of The People’s Federal Credit Union hosts annual meeting, dinner

CHILDRESS — In a springtime setting sure to dispel winter doldrums,the Childress Branch of The People’s Federal Credit Union hosted their 17th annual dinner and meeting Thursday, March 27 at the Mashburn Event Cetner.
Skyrocket One Act Play advances to area contest

Skyrocket One Act Play advances to area contest

Skyrocket One Act Play advances to area contest

Wellington High School’s “What I Did Last Summer” advances at the bi-district One Act Play competition held Thursday, March 27 at West Texas High School in Stinnett.