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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Wellington Lions pancake breakfast fundraiser set for Saturday

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Wellington Lions pancake breakfast fundraiser set for Saturday

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Thursday, March 20, 2025

Wellington Lions Club will host its annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser from 7:30 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 22 in the Club Room of the Bura Handley Community Center. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth 12 and under.

Nominations for the 138th Annual Childress County Old Settlers King and Queen can be submitted through the QR code above. Nominations are open through Saturday, March 29. The Red River Sun

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Old Settlers King and Queen nominations open through March 29

Elizabeth Tanner

Thursday, March 20, 2025

CHILDRESS — Nominations for the 138th Annual Childress County Old Settlers King and Queen are open through Saturday, March 29, according to Childress County Heritage Museum Director Niki Seal.

HTeaO Childress celebrates two-year anniversary

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HTeaO Childress celebrates two-year anniversary

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Thursday, March 20, 2025

HTeaO Childress celebrates two years in business Monday, March 10. “It’s been an incredible journey serving all the tea—and coffee— to you, our loyal customers,” HTeaO Childress co-owner Soni Vest said. “We couldn’t do it without all of you.