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Wellington’s Needham earns Miss Lubbock merit

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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

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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

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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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WELLINGTON

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Thursday, January 8, 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, Jan. 12 upstairs in the Collingsworth County Courthouse.

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The Red River Sun School Menus

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
Monday, Jan. 12Breakfast: Muffin, Yogurt, Fresh Fruit, Fruit J uice, Milk.Lunch: Xteme Burrito, Street Corn, Cucumber Slices, Fruit, Dessert, Milk.Tuesday, Jan. 13Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich, Fresh Fruit, Fruit J uice, Milk.Lunch: Chili Cheese Totchos, Hot Roll, Veggie Cup, Fruit, Milk.

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Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals and Senior Community Café Menu

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
Monday, Jan. 12Tortilla Soup, Cheese Quesadillas, Zucchini Sticks with Ranch, Banana Pudding, Milk.Tuesday, Jan. 13Pork Roast with Gravy, Scalloped Potatoes, Broccoli and CauliflowerBlend, Roll, Ambrosia, Milk.Wednesday, Jan. 14Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Bread, Milk.
Childress Elementary School fourth-grade students spread holiday cheer at Childress Healthcare Center Thursday, Dec. 18, singing to and visiting with residents. Following the excursion, students traveled to Fair Park, where they enjoyed Christmas in the Park’s lighted displays. Childress Elementary School

Childress Elementary School fourth-grade students spread holiday cheer at Childress Healthcare Center Thursday, Dec. 18, singing to and visiting with residents. Following the excursion, students traveled to Fair Park, where they enjoyed Christmas in the Park’s lighted displays. Childress Elementary School

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Childress fourth graders spread holiday cheer at Childress Healthcare Center

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
Childress Elementary School fourth-grade students spread holiday cheer at Childress Healthcare Center Thursday, Dec. 18, singing to and visiting with residents. Following the excursion, students traveled to Fair Park, where they enjoyed Christmas in the Park’s lighted displays. 
Wellington Lion Noemi Pena, Sweetheart Treylea Wiebe and Lions Lori O’Rear and Margret Wood attend the District 2-T1 Winter Meeting and Sweetheart Presentation Friday, Jan. 2-Saturday, Jan. 3 at Cactus Cove Inn and Suites in Amarillo. Wellington Lions Club

Wellington Lion Noemi Pena, Sweetheart Treylea Wiebe and Lions Lori O’Rear and Margret Wood attend the District 2-T1 Winter Meeting and Sweetheart Presentation Friday, Jan. 2-Saturday, Jan. 3 at Cactus Cove Inn and Suites in Amarillo. Wellington Lions Club

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Wellington’s Wiebe experiences District Lions Queen Presentation

Bev Odom
Thursday, January 8, 2026
WELLINGTON – Wellington Lions Club SweetheartTreylea Wiebe described her competition in the District 2-T1 Sweetheart Presentation as “the most fun weekend.” Wiebe shared her experience with the Wellington Lions Club during its 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5 meeting.
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