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Turkey’s Parker Carson graduates from Abilene Christian University

Turkey’s Parker Carson graduates from Abilene Christian University

Turkey’s Parker Carson graduates from Abilene Christian University

ABILENE — Parker Carson, of Turkey, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Abilene Christian University (ACU).Carson was among 840 students who received degrees at ACU’s May Commencement.Students whose grade point averages are at least 3.6 graduate cum laude (with honor), 8.
Childress Rotary Club‘passes the gavel’

Childress Rotary Club‘passes the gavel’

Childress Rotary Club‘passes the gavel’

Childress Rotary Club President Tracy Lambert passes the gavel to new Childress Rotary Club President Alabama Bohannon Wednesday, July 3 at Fair Park City Auditorium. In turn, Bohannon recognized Lambert with a plaque for Outstanding Club Leadership.
Art auction to benefit restoration of Ellison Park

Art auction to benefit restoration of Ellison Park

Art auction to benefit restoration of Ellison Park

Organized by D’Lyn Faulks, youth, ages 5-18, are urged to create two or three pieces of art to enter in the Children’s Art Auction to benefit the Ellison Park Restoration. “Where are my artists?’ Faulks asked. “You don’t even have to be an artist to submit something to help the park.
Childress High School students compete at FCCLA National Leadership Conference

Childress High School students compete at FCCLA National Leadership Conference

Childress High School students compete at FCCLA National Leadership Conference

SEATTLE, Wash. — The Childress High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Public Policy Advocate Level 2 team of Zoe Detwiler, Keely Mock and Alex Varner recently competed at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference, held Saturday, June 29-Wednesday, July 3 in Seattle, Wash.
Wellington Ex-Students reveal 2024 Hall of Fame inductee

Wellington Ex-Students reveal 2024 Hall of Fame inductee

Wellington Ex-Students reveal 2024 Hall of Fame inductee

WELLINGTON – “While we are gearing up for another fun ex-student reunion, our Collingsworth Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the Wild & Free on 83 events, all happening down on the courthouse square in Wellington the weekend of Aug.
Childress Fire Department to host live music fundraiser

Childress Fire Department to host live music fundraiser

Childress Fire Department to host live music fundraiser

CHILDRESS — The Childress Fire Department will host a live music fundraiser Saturday, July 27 at Fair Park.Featuring talent from the Childress Fire Department, including vocalist and rhythm guitarist Jim Lile, bass guitarist Roger Adams and drummer Callie Saunders, music will begin at 6 p.m.
Palace Block Party attracts dozens

Palace Block Party attracts dozens

Palace Block Party attracts dozens

The Palace Block Party, held Saturday, July 6 on Main St. in downtown Childress, attracts dozens, thanks to classic car features at the Palace Theater, the Childress Cam Winders Show and Shine Car Show, the Childress County Historical Commission’s Cornhole Tournament and more.