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CHILDRESS

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
CHAMBER BANQUET RESCHEDULED The 2026 Childress Chamber of Commerce Banquet, originally scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 at the Mashburn Event Center and Arena, will be rescheduled due to upcoming inclement weather.

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MEMPHIS

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHYThe BSA Mobile Mammography Coach will be at the Memphis Public Library, 202 S. 8th St., from 9:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4. To schedule an appointment, call 806-212-1905.VARMINT HUNTThe 6th Annual Memphis Volunteer Fire Department Varmint Hunt is scheduled for 1 p.m.

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WELLINGTON

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
PUBLIC MEETINGSWellington City Council will convene at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2 at Wellington City Hall for a Regular Meeting. Collingsworth County Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9 upstairs in the Collingsworth County Courthouse.
Wellington High School senior Noah Cantu receives recognition as the La Paisana Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution 2026 Good Citizen. From left: Czrena Watts, Margret Wood, Cantu, Sharon Starkey, Vada Wood. La Paisana Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution

Wellington High School senior Noah Cantu receives recognition as the La Paisana Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution 2026 Good Citizen. From left: Czrena Watts, Margret Wood, Cantu, Sharon Starkey, Vada Wood. La Paisana Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution

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Wellington’s Cantu accepts DAR citizenship distinction

Bev Odom
Thursday, January 22, 2026
WELLINGTON – La Paisana Chapter of the Daughters of the American (DAR) Revolution proudly presented its 2026 Good Citizen Award to Noah Cantu. The event took place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

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Wellington’s Needham earns Miss Lubbock merit

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Miss Lubbock’s TeenWellington High School (WHS) sophomore Anna Needham represents WHS with excellence at the recent Miss Lubbock’s Teen competition, an official preliminary of Miss Texas’ Teen, where she earned second runner-up.
Childress County Extension Service to host CookingWell with Friends

Childress County Extension Service to host CookingWell with Friends

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Childress County Extension Service to host CookingWell with Friends

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Join Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Childress County for Cooking Well with Friends, a threelesson cooking class that provides the knowledge and skills required to plan, prepare, freeze and cook healthy meals.

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Area happenings

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Events are listed free of charge for nonprofit civic organizations, schools and community events. Submit listings at least twoweeks ahead of the date. Listings will run through the date of the event. Emailed submissions are preferred to etanner@hicks-co.com

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CHILDRESS

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
OPEN HOUSEJoin Legacy Insurance for their Open House, including door prizes, live music and good eats, from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at their newest location, 300 Commerce St. Come early — the first 10 guests receive a Legacy Insurance T-shirt.

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MEMPHIS

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
VARMINT HUNTThe 6th Annual Memphis Volunteer Fire Department Varmint Hunt is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7-1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8. The hunt will welcome twoto four-man teams, with a 60% payout.
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