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Presented by Director of Operations Howard Heath of the Panhandle Regional Advisory Council (P-RAC), Wellington Emergency Medical Services Administrator Samantha “Sam” Blacksher accepts the Texas Panhandle EMS Professional of the Year honor on Thursday, Sept. 18 at Amarillo Civic Center.A graduate of Samnorwood High School, Blacksher obtained her nursing degree at Clarendon College.

Presented by Director of Operations Howard Heath of the Panhandle Regional Advisory Council (P-RAC), Wellington Emergency Medical Services Administrator Samantha “Sam” Blacksher accepts the Texas Panhandle EMS Professional of the Year honor on Thursday, Sept. 18 at Amarillo Civic Center.A graduate of Samnorwood High School, Blacksher obtained her nursing degree at Clarendon College.

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Wellington’s Blacksher earns Texas Panhandle EMS Professional of the Year designation

Bev Odom
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
“Pursuing challenges in my career is what keeps me going,” she said, “And caring for the people that I have known for a lifetime is a special bonus.

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Wellington announces two more market dates

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Wellington Farmer’s MarketEstablished in 2024, the Wellington Farmer's Market will be open two more Saturdays this season. From 8 a.m.-noon, find vendors Saturday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 11, next to The Gettin' Spot Café, located on Hwy 83.

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Childress Farmers Market welcomes furry friends

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Through the Lens of LizChildress Farmers Market welcomes furry friends during Dog Day, including a dog parade; dog costume contest; dog photo booth, courtesy of Through the Lens of Liz; pup hydration stations, courtesy of HTeaO; and local groomers, Saturday, Sept. 20 on Commerce St.

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At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Tuesday, Sept. 16, a Cessna 182, from Amarillo, practiced in the area, and a Cirrus, from Dallas, stopped in for fuel. The single engine air tankers (SEATs) flew on a fire near Wellington, and a Cessna Citation stopped on its way from Abilene to Pampa.Wednesday, Sept.

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Fridays are for football, Skyrocket pride and tattoos

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Wellington Elementary SchoolSkyrocket football players and cheerleaders converge on Wellington Elementary School every Friday morning, assisting with Rocket red tattoo sales and rousing up Skyrocket spirit and pride. 

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2025 Memphis High School Homecoming

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Memphis High School Yearbook StaffMemphis High School celebrates Homecoming Friday, Sept. 19, taking on the Highland Park Hornets at George Berry Memorial Stadium.

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Modern Home Club meets

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
CHILDRESS — Modern Home Club met Thursday, Sept. 18 at the Childress County Heritage Museum. The meeting was called to order by President Soundra Christy with a welcome to members and guests, including new member Millie Spencer and return member Frankie McKinney.

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Step back in time at Wellington Living History event

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Sons of Confederate VeteransHosted by Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) Charles Goodnight Frontier Reg. Camp 2280, Powell Park will serve as the site for the Friday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 4 Fifth Annual Rocky Sprott Living History Weekend, complete with vendors, sutlers and history reenactors.
Esther Dishman Buckley will celebrate her 100th birthday with a come-and-go party from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at Fair Park City Auditorium in Childress.

Esther Dishman Buckley will celebrate her 100th birthday with a come-and-go party from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at Fair Park City Auditorium in Childress.

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Buckley to celebrate 100th birthday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
CHILDRESS — Having celebrated her 100th birthday Thursday, Sept. 25, Esther Dishman Buckley, a longtime resident of Childress, will commemorate the milestone with a come-and-go birthday party from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at Fair Park City Auditorium.

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Childress law enforcement, first responders to host National Night Out

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Courtesy GraphicJoin local law enforcement and first responders, including the Childress Sheriff’s Office, Childress Police Department, Childress Fire Department, Childress Emergency Medical Services, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Parks and Wildlife and Texas Department of...
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