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Texas Panhandle veterans are encouraged to attend the Veterans Benefits and Barbecue, hosted by American Legion Post 68. Aimed at educating veterans and their families on services available, the free event is set for 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9 at 124 S. Iowa St., Shamrock.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Childress Fire Department volunteer firefighter Jim Lile performs during the 2023 Childress Fire Department benefit concert at Fair Park. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner
Childress Fire Department to host live music fundraiser next Saturday
Special To The Sun
CHILDRESS — For the third consecutive year, the Childress Fire Department will host a live music fundraiser Saturday,July 26 at Fair Park.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Fenbendazole: For cancer?
Fred Hardwicke
I am the guy that looks for that one shady parking spot this time of year. Not all parking spots are the same. One of my choir buddies quietly gave me an article about fenbendazole and cancer.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Six reasons why you should get help for your mental health
Stanley Popovich
Many people underestimate the impact that mental illness can have on an individual or family. It can be difficult to admit that you have a mental health problem in your life.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
At the Childress Municipal Airport
Tiffany Tully
CHILDRESS — Tuesday, July 8, a Cessna 152, from Denton, practiced in the area, a Cessna 182 flew in from Decatur and another 182 fueled up on its way from San Antonio to Washington.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
First responders take part in water rescue training
Bev Odom
WELLINGTON – On Monday, June 23, members of Wellington Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) and Wellington Emergency Medical Services (EMS), along with Wellington Aquatics Venue (WAV) staff, cooperated for a water rescue training.
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Collingsworth Police Blotter
News Staff
Jail book in: 0 Jail book out: 0 Jail population: 10 Deputy civil papers served: 0 Constable civil papers served: 0NOTICE: The Collingsworth County Commissioners Court lifted the burn ban at its Monday, April 14 meeting.
Thursday, July 10, 2025
TxDOT summer interns gain real-world experience
News Staff
Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation summer interns Cash Hightower and Alex Lizama gain valuable, real-world experience as they tackle hands on work with a concrete pump.
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Texas Tech University’s Southwest Collection Assistant Archivist Weston Marshall gives an overview of the collection’s vast archive of historical materials during the Childress County Heritage Museum’s “History Comes to Life” luncheon Friday, June 27 at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner
Childress County Heritage Museum hosts luncheon featuring TTU Southwest Collection archivists
Elizabeth Tanner
CHILDRESS — Childress County Heritage Museum hosted a special luncheon Friday, June 27 at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, featuring Texas Tech University’s Southwest Collection and Special Collections Library Assistant Archivists Weston Marshall and Elissa Stroman.
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Thousands attend the 2025 Fourth of July Party in the Park, organized by Sawyer and Shelby Bocanegra, Friday, July 4 at Fair Park in Childress. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner
Fourth of July Party in the Park attracts thousands
Elizabeth Tanner
CHILDRESS — The 2025 Fourth of July Party in the Park, organized by Sawyer and Shelby Bocanegra, was the biggest yet, attracting thousands of attendees, as well as dozens of vendors, including snow cone,lemonade and hot dog stands, gift and décor booths, bouncy houses and more, Friday, July 4 in...
Thursday, July 10, 2025