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Area students recognized in WT fall graduation, President’s and Dean’s Lists

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

CANYON — Tallying 878 graduates, including 605 baccalaureate degrees, 252 master’s degrees and 28 doctoral degrees, West Texas A&M University’s (WT) fall 2024 commencement included four area students, including Childress’ Hannah Moss, a Sports and Exercise Science major; Memphis’ Christian...

Childress High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) member Tuck Detwiler places second at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Junior Agricultural Mechanics Project Show Friday, Jan. 17-Sunday, Jan. 19 in Fort Worth. Detwiler also received a blue ribbon on his half-top bumper-pull stock trailer, an award given to projects that earn at least 90 out of 100 possible points when being judged. Photos Courtesy of Childress FFA

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Childress FFA ag mechanic students compete at Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Childress FFA ag mechanic students compete at Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo

100 Club of Texas Panhandle hosts dedicatory open house for Wall of Honor in Amarillo

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100 Club of Texas Panhandle hosts dedicatory open house for Wall of Honor in Amarillo

Grace Holman

Thursday, January 23, 2025

AMARILLO — Behind the badge is a man or woman who chose to protect, either as a police officer or firefighter.Beyond being a symbol of public safety, the badge also provides the livelihood for a family — a livelihood which is diminished when the wearer is severely injured or dies on the job.

Hall County Livestock Show to welcome exhibitors this weekend

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Hall County Livestock Show to welcome exhibitors this weekend

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

The Hall County Livestock Show will welcome youth exhibitors this weekend. Following registration from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, rabbit weigh-in will begin at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, followed by swine, sheep, goat and cattle weigh-in from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, the show will kick off at 9 a.m.

Childress Chamber Banquet this Saturday

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Childress Chamber Banquet this Saturday

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

The Childress Chamber of Commerce Banquet is slated for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Mashburn Event Center and Arena.

Sponsored by 1st Wellington Agency, the Ritz Theatre will feature “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” for its the first Retro Reels movie at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27. Admission is free with full concessions available for purchase. Courtesy Image of Wellington Ritz Theatre

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Ritz Theatre adds Retro Reels to its screen

Bev Odom

Thursday, January 23, 2025

WELLINGTON – New at the Ritz Theatre for 2025 are “Retro Reels at the Ritz” to expand its services.

Elementary students ignite senses during snow day

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Elementary students ignite senses during snow day

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Childress Elementary School teacher Bergan Fairchild’s class brings the snow day inside of the classroom, using the fresh snow to learn about their five senses. After using their senses to define the snow, students constructed a descriptive paragraph to record their findings.

Young scientists study plant life

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Young scientists study plant life

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Childress Elementary School teacher Lauren Reed’s class grows their own bean seeds, providing them with basic needs, including sunlight and water. Over the course of six weeks, the students will observe and record the growth of their beanstalks.