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During the deadliest month of the year for pedestrians, the Texas Department of Transportation targets areas of high pedestrian activity and previously reported pedestrian crashes with street teams of “walking billboards,” which display key safety messages for drivers and pedestrians, Monday, Oct. 6 in Childress. Through the Lens of Liz

During the deadliest month of the year for pedestrians, the Texas Department of Transportation targets areas of high pedestrian activity and previously reported pedestrian crashes with street teams of “walking billboards,” which display key safety messages for drivers and pedestrians, Monday, Oct. 6 in Childress. Through the Lens of Liz

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‘Walking billboards’ highlight pedestrian safety in Childress

Special To The Sun
Thursday, October 16, 2025
CHILDRESS — As daylight hours decrease, pedestrian risks increase. That’s why theTexas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is sharing important pedestrian safety messages throughout the state this month — the deadliest month of the year for pedestrians.A part of TxDOT’s Be Safe. Drive Smart.
Childress Downtown Historical Association’s Second Annual Rocktober, including a farmers’ market, food trucks, a retro car show, an art show, live music and more, will be held 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 in downtown Childress. Childress Downtown Historical Association

Childress Downtown Historical Association’s Second Annual Rocktober, including a farmers’ market, food trucks, a retro car show, an art show, live music and more, will be held 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 in downtown Childress. Childress Downtown Historical Association

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Childress Downtown Historical Association to host jampacked Rocktober

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, October 16, 2025
CHILDRESS — Childress Downtown Historical Association is back at it again. This time with a jampacked Second Annual Rocktober, including a farmers’ market, food trucks, a retro car show, an art show, live music and more, at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 in downtown Childress.
Highway 83: It’s a Hardwicke story

Highway 83: It’s a Hardwicke story

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Highway 83: It’s a Hardwicke story

Fred Hardwicke
Thursday, October 16, 2025
They say that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree… well, most of the time. I grew up within a mile of Hwy 83 in Abilene. My older broth er, Alan, followed my father into medi cine and landed in Ballinger, south of Abilene on 83.
A single engine air tanker (SEAT) in the sun. Tiffany Tully

A single engine air tanker (SEAT) in the sun. Tiffany Tully

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At the Childress Municiapl Airport

Tiffany Tully
Thursday, October 16, 2025
CHILDRESS — Tuesday, Oct. 7, an R44 helicopter dropped in for fuel.Wednesday, Oct. 8, a Vision Jet flew in from Tennessee to drop off passengers and stay overnight.Thursday, Oct.

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Wellington Gun Club plans Saturday contests

News Staff
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Wellington Gun ClubPresented by Wellington Gun Club, shooting enthusiasts are encouraged to come out Saturday, Oct. 18 for its first-ever full trap and skeet competition. Open to everyone, pre-registration is recommended by Thursday, Oct.

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At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Thursday, October 16, 2025
CHILDRESS — Tuesday, Oct. 7, an R44 helicopter dropped in for fuel.Wednesday, Oct. 8, a Vision Jet flew in from Tennessee to drop off passengers and stay overnight.Thursday, Oct.
Bazaar Bear gathers with the Wellington Methodist Women for a preview of the 2025 quilt during a recent Sunday morning worship service. The quilt raffle will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 during the Methodist Women’s Fall Bazaar. Front row, from left: Kelly Bawcom, Karen Caldwell. Second row, from left: Sharon Starkey, Deltah Henard, Fran Eigenman, Leslie Schnaufer, Charlotte Stephens, Nancy Henard.

Bazaar Bear gathers with the Wellington Methodist Women for a preview of the 2025 quilt during a recent Sunday morning worship service. The quilt raffle will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 during the Methodist Women’s Fall Bazaar. Front row, from left: Kelly Bawcom, Karen Caldwell. Second row, from left: Sharon Starkey, Deltah Henard, Fran Eigenman, Leslie Schnaufer, Charlotte Stephens, Nancy Henard.

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Wellington Methodist Women preview 2025 quilt

Bev Odom
Thursday, October 16, 2025
WELLINGTON – A tradition since the 1950s, Wellington Methodist Women’s Fall Bazaar is set for 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Fellowship Hall, 911 Bowie St. The lunch menu, consisting of chili or stew, pie and a drink, will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
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