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Ritz presents Christmas Movie Night toy drive benefitting CASA

Ritz presents Christmas Movie Night toy drive benefitting CASA

Ritz presents Christmas Movie Night toy drive benefitting CASA

Families filled the lobby of the Wellington Ritz Theatre for its 2024 Christmas Movie Night Tuesday, Dec. 10. For admission, moviegoers donated a $5 toy to benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Rolling Plains.
Travis Elementary hosts Christmas party

Travis Elementary hosts Christmas party

Travis Elementary hosts Christmas party

Prior to the holiday break, Travis Elementary Little Cyclones, along with their family, celebrate at a Christmas party, which included a festive program
Wellington Elementary Sparklers partake in Ugly Sweater Day

Wellington Elementary Sparklers partake in Ugly Sweater Day

Wellington Elementary Sparklers partake in Ugly Sweater Day

For the final day of the third six weeks, Wellington Elementary School Sparklers sported “Ugly Sweater Day” attire Friday, Dec. 20. Students wore the holiday apparel for their classroom Christmas parties that began at 11:15 a.m.
Monson Music Studio students Libby Sanford, Saylee Ochoa and Bella Blu Sanders, accompanied by Monson Music Studio instructor Gerald Monson, perform at the Childress Senior Citizens Center’s Christmas Luncheon Thursday, Dec. 19. Courtesy Photos

Monson Music Studio students Libby Sanford, Saylee Ochoa and Bella Blu Sanders, accompanied by Monson Music Studio instructor Gerald Monson, perform at the Childress Senior Citizens Center’s Christmas Luncheon Thursday, Dec. 19. Courtesy Photos

Monson Music Studio students perform holiday selections at local senior centers, nursing homes

CHILDRESS — Monson Music Studio students recently spread holiday cheer, performing at local senior citizen centers, nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Childress and Wellington.
Shot: Not a good idea

Shot: Not a good idea

Shot: Not a good idea

Several years ago, I recovered from a medical event. My GI doctor, who did see me, recommended a particular study. Somebody from my insurance company, who I never met, decided— in their infinite wisdom— that this was not needed, and because of that, I was left as a medical unknown.
A Christmas gift and greetings

A Christmas gift and greetings

A Christmas gift and greetings

Childress Senior Citizens Center cook Connie Mercado, left, receives a special Christmas gift from the Childress Senior Citizens Center Board for her year-round work. With Mercado are board members Lindsey Garret, treasurer, with Liam Garret, and Connie Grayson.
Wellington Junior High School Rocket Regiment members travel to Pampa Junior High School for the recent all-region band tryouts. From left: Ashlyn Medina, Elijah Granadoz, Sophia Derr, Haliah Cantu, Autumn Shatswell, Ava Peters, Grace Peters. Courtesy Photo

Wellington Junior High School Rocket Regiment members travel to Pampa Junior High School for the recent all-region band tryouts. From left: Ashlyn Medina, Elijah Granadoz, Sophia Derr, Haliah Cantu, Autumn Shatswell, Ava Peters, Grace Peters. Courtesy Photo

Wellington Junior High School students try out for all-region band

PAMPA – Under the leadership of Director Justin Mixon, seven Wellington Junior High School Rocket Regiment musicians made the recent trip to Pampa to try out for the all-region band.“We are so proud of them and their dedication to the Rocket Regiment,” Mixon said.
Lighthouse Electric Cooperative takes Best of Show during Memphis Chamber of Commerce’s 2nd Annual Small Town Christmas Lighting Contest Monday, Dec. 16 in Memphis City Park. “Memphis Christmas in the Park was beautiful and full of lights,” Memphis Chamber of Commerce Manager Kim Cloyd said. “Thank you to all that came and helped to make Memphis shine.” Photos Courtesy of Memphis Chamber of Commerce

Lighthouse Electric Cooperative takes Best of Show during Memphis Chamber of Commerce’s 2nd Annual Small Town Christmas Lighting Contest Monday, Dec. 16 in Memphis City Park. “Memphis Christmas in the Park was beautiful and full of lights,” Memphis Chamber of Commerce Manager Kim Cloyd said. “Thank you to all that came and helped to make Memphis shine.” Photos Courtesy of Memphis Chamber of Commerce

Memphis Chamber announces Small Town Christmas Lighting Contest winners

Memphis Chamber announces Small Town Christmas Lighting Contest winners
Collingsworth County Museum Director Karen Caldwell, right, welcomes visitors Melba Hinson, left, and sisters, Doris Peters Wall, Linda Peters Brotherton and Karon Peters Sain, to a Christmas Open House Friday, Dec. 20. Guests flowed into the Ellis Art Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for the warm fellowship, finger foods and hot Wassail and coffee. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Collingsworth County Museum Director Karen Caldwell, right, welcomes visitors Melba Hinson, left, and sisters, Doris Peters Wall, Linda Peters Brotherton and Karon Peters Sain, to a Christmas Open House Friday, Dec. 20. Guests flowed into the Ellis Art Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for the warm fellowship, finger foods and hot Wassail and coffee. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Collingsworth County Museum Christmas Open House welcomes visitors

Collingsworth County Museum Christmas Open House welcomes visitors