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Memphis’ Overwatch team punches ticket to state

Memphis’ Overwatch team punches ticket to state

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Memphis’ Overwatch team punches ticket to state

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Friday, March 28, 2025
The Memphis High School Esports Overwatch team punches a ticket to state at the Region 16 Esports Invitational Saturday, March 22 in Amarillo. Earning $5,000, the Memphis team beat River Road, Shamrock and Wellington to advance.
Memphis ISD,parents partner up to prep for STAAR testing

Memphis ISD,parents partner up to prep for STAAR testing

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Memphis ISD,parents partner up to prep for STAAR testing

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Friday, March 28, 2025
Memphis Independent School District’s Austin Elementary School staff meet with parents of third-fifth grade students Thursday, March 13 in preparation for upcoming State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) testing, which will take place in April.
Childress Healthcare Center rings in spring

Childress Healthcare Center rings in spring

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Childress Healthcare Center rings in spring

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Friday, March 28, 2025
Childress Healthcare Center residents ring in spring Monday, March 24 with a Spring Dance. The first official day of spring was Thursday, March 20.
The Wellington Gun Club Board of Directors, including, front row, from left, Matt Needham, Jason Dugan, Vice President Creed Riley, Cliff Waller, and back row, from left, Secretary Carrie Skelton, Treasurer Brook Patterson, Kenny Patterson, President Chad Skelton and Kent Riley, plans for spring shooting events at the Thursday, March 13 meeting. Not pictured: Lauren Patterson. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

The Wellington Gun Club Board of Directors, including, front row, from left, Matt Needham, Jason Dugan, Vice President Creed Riley, Cliff Waller, and back row, from left, Secretary Carrie Skelton, Treasurer Brook Patterson, Kenny Patterson, President Chad Skelton and Kent Riley, plans for spring shooting events at the Thursday, March 13 meeting. Not pictured: Lauren Patterson. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

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Wellington Gun Club expands facilities, opens 2025 shooting season

Bev Odom
Thursday, March 20, 2025
WELLINGTON – With the shooting range located just west of town, the Wellington Gun Club (WGC) Board of Directors jumped ahead and constructed a much needed 30’x 30’club house with an 8’x 30’ porch.
Wellington’s Gomez garners Miss Irish Rose first runner-up

Wellington’s Gomez garners Miss Irish Rose first runner-up

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Wellington’s Gomez garners Miss Irish Rose first runner-up

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Thursday, March 20, 2025
Miss Irish Rose Pageant Taylor Sullivan, of Elk City, Okla., center, accepts the title of Miss Irish Rose 2025 and Most Photogenic during afternoon festivities Saturday, March 15 at Shamrock High School.
Memphis Chamber of Commerce hosts 105th Annual Bingo Banquet

Memphis Chamber of Commerce hosts 105th Annual Bingo Banquet

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Memphis Chamber of Commerce hosts 105th Annual Bingo Banquet

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Thursday, March 20, 2025
Thriftway owner Randy Davis receives the Lifetime Achievement Award. “This man has given his life to helping and supporting Memphis and the surrounding area,” Memphis Chamber of Commerce Manager Kim Cloyd said. “He was raised in Memphis and worked at the family business that he still operates today.
For Rocket Regiment Director Justin Mixon’s last contest before he departs for his new Wellington City Manager position, the band competed in the Spring UIL Contest in Panhandle on Tuesday March 4, earning scores of 2-1-2 for the on-stage performance, and 1-1-1 for sight reading. Rocket Regiment

For Rocket Regiment Director Justin Mixon’s last contest before he departs for his new Wellington City Manager position, the band competed in the Spring UIL Contest in Panhandle on Tuesday March 4, earning scores of 2-1-2 for the on-stage performance, and 1-1-1 for sight reading. Rocket Regiment

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Rocket Regiment Director Mixon bids Wellington ISD farewell

Bev Odom
Thursday, March 20, 2025
WELLINGTON – While Friday, March 7 served as Justin Mixon’s last day at Wellington Independent School District, he expressed his excitement as he begins a new chapter in his life as Wellington City Manager.“My last few days here have been full of a little sadness but mostly gratitude,” Mixon said.
Childress County Heritage Museum spotlights Hometown Heroes

Childress County Heritage Museum spotlights Hometown Heroes

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Childress County Heritage Museum spotlights Hometown Heroes

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Thursday, March 20, 2025
Childress County Heritage Museum’s Saturdays at the Museum program recently spotlighted local first responders during Hometown Heroes, an event welcoming children to meet—and thank—those who respond to emergencies within the community, Saturday, March 15.
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