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For the first stop on the 2025 Collingsworth County Crop Tour Friday morning, Sept. 5, participants gather at the cotton trials at Wischkeamper Farms, located north of Quail on FM 1547. Observing the high level of performance evident in the cotton trials, Doug Cossey, BASF-Fibermax representative, and Tyson Schulte, Delta Pine representative, address the crowd.

For the first stop on the 2025 Collingsworth County Crop Tour Friday morning, Sept. 5, participants gather at the cotton trials at Wischkeamper Farms, located north of Quail on FM 1547. Observing the high level of performance evident in the cotton trials, Doug Cossey, BASF-Fibermax representative, and Tyson Schulte, Delta Pine representative, address the crowd.

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Producers acquire awareness at Collingsworth County Crop Tour

Bev Odom
Thursday, September 18, 2025
COLLINGSWORTH COUNTY – Plentiful summer rainfall and a cloudy morning set the scene for the 2025 Collingsworth County Crop Tour, hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, on Friday, Sept. 5. Producers gathered at 8 a.m. at Wischkaemper Farms, four miles north of Quail, to open the event.

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Childress Farmers Market, CTX Run Club calling all pups for Dog Day fun

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Childress Farmers MarketChildress Farmers Market is welcoming all four-legged, furry friends for Dog Day Friday, Sept. 20. In addition to the market, which will take place from 9 a.m.-noon, special Dog Day events will include a dog parade at 9:30 a.m., CTX Run Club’s Dog Run at 10 a.m.

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At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Thursday, September 18, 2025
CHILDRESS — Tuesday, Sept. 9, a Tri-Pacer stopped for fuel on its way to Brownwood; a Bell 206 helicopter dropped in for fuel; and an experimental aircraft fueled up on its way from Oklahoma to New Mexico.Wednesday, Sept.
The Wellington High School Class of 1985 celebrates its 40th class reunion in conjunction with the 2025 Skyrocket homecoming football game. Front row, from left: Brenda Powell Brown, Lori Lacy Gillem, Becky Sanchez Hinojosa, Carmen Garcia Henson, guest Mrs. Tony Molina. Back row, from left: Brian Wilbur, James Benton, Jerry Dan Davis, Jamie McKay, Dell Davis, Chris Hayes, Michael Souder, Tony Molina.

The Wellington High School Class of 1985 celebrates its 40th class reunion in conjunction with the 2025 Skyrocket homecoming football game. Front row, from left: Brenda Powell Brown, Lori Lacy Gillem, Becky Sanchez Hinojosa, Carmen Garcia Henson, guest Mrs. Tony Molina. Back row, from left: Brian Wilbur, James Benton, Jerry Dan Davis, Jamie McKay, Dell Davis, Chris Hayes, Michael Souder, Tony Molina.

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WHS Class of 1985 embraces 40th reunion

Bev Odom
Thursday, September 18, 2025
WELLINGTON – The Wellington High School Class of 1985 celebrated its 40th year reunion Friday, Sept. 12-Saturday, Sept. 13 in conjunction with Skyrocket homecoming. Some had attended school in Wellington through the years, and a couple had graduated a year early.
The Memphis Lions Club welcomes golfers at the 39th Annual Golf Tournament Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Memphis Country Club.

The Memphis Lions Club welcomes golfers at the 39th Annual Golf Tournament Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Memphis Country Club.

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Memphis Lions Club hosts 39th Annual Golf Tournament

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
MEMPHIS — Golfers competed at the 39th Annual Memphis Lions Club Golf Tournament Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Memphis Country Club. In the Championship Flight, Jerry Ball and J.D. Bellows took first place, followed by Frankie Jurado and Jack Owens in second place.

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Fourth Friday Food Trucks to welcome tasty lineup

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Fourth Friday Food TrucksFourth Friday Food Trucks is set to welcome a tasty lineup next week, including trucks from Eat Greedy Soulfood and BBQ, FeFe’s Funnel Cakes, Hot Diggity Hot Dogs and Sabor Castaños, from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 on the corner lot of Commerce St. and Ave. B NW.

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Collingsworth Public Library staff on standby

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Collingsworth Public LibraryThe Collingsworth Public Library “dream team,” including Susie Klassen, left, Director Debbie George and Layla Williams, invite patrons to stop by 711 15th St. in Wellington. “Let us help you with any library resource needs you might have,” George said.

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The Red River Sun School Menus

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Childress ISDMonday, Sept. 22Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.  Lunch: X-Treme Burrito, Corn, Cucumber Slices, Fruit, Grain-Based Dessert, Milk. Tuesday, Sept. 23Breakfast: Breakfast Bread, Yogurt, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.
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