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A Boeing Stearman, on its way to an airshow in Dalhart, takes on fuel Friday, May 16 at the Childress Municipal Airport. Tiffany Tully

A Boeing Stearman, on its way to an airshow in Dalhart, takes on fuel Friday, May 16 at the Childress Municipal Airport. Tiffany Tully

At the Childress Municipal Airport

CHILDRESS — Tuesday, May 13, a Learjet dropped off passengers and stayed overnight.Wednesday, May 14, a Beechcraft Bonanza flew in from Amarillo.Thursday, May 15, a Cessna 172 came in for fuel, and a Cessna 182 practiced in the area.
Each Wellington High School Class of 2025 graduate receives a duffle bag, compliments of Wellington State Bank, during the Friday, May 16 Project Graduation all-night party at the Wellington Activity Center (WAC). The students extend their heartfelt thanks to all the sponsors who helped make Project Celebration a tremendous success. Front row, from left: Christell Melendez, Carvin Wischkaemper. Second row, from left: Lisette Vela, Leslie Rodriguez, Kendra Molina, Gracie Lampe. Courtesy Photo

Each Wellington High School Class of 2025 graduate receives a duffle bag, compliments of Wellington State Bank, during the Friday, May 16 Project Graduation all-night party at the Wellington Activity Center (WAC). The students extend their heartfelt thanks to all the sponsors who helped make Project Celebration a tremendous success. Front row, from left: Christell Melendez, Carvin Wischkaemper. Second row, from left: Lisette Vela, Leslie Rodriguez, Kendra Molina, Gracie Lampe. Courtesy Photo

Wellington State Bank provides Project Graduation gifts

Wellington State Bank provides Project Graduation gifts
Wellington High School (WHS) senior Miguel Rincon accepts the Football Defensive Linebacker Award, presented by Athletic Director Greg Proffitt, at WHS’s Academic and All-Sports Banquet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 12 in the WHS auditorium. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Wellington High School (WHS) senior Miguel Rincon accepts the Football Defensive Linebacker Award, presented by Athletic Director Greg Proffitt, at WHS’s Academic and All-Sports Banquet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 12 in the WHS auditorium. The Red River Sun/Shauna Salinas

Wellington athletes accept special distinctions

Wellington athletes accept special distinctions
Eighth-grade graduates

Eighth-grade graduates

Memphis Church of Christ celebrates graduates of all ages

The Memphis Church of Christ celebrates graduates, ranging from kindergarten to eighth grade to seniors, Sunday, May 18. “So thankful we got to honor these graduates and their families today,” Memphis Church of Christ Minister Mark Lance said.
City of Memphis employee Randy Lambert retires following 38 years of service, spanning November 1986-May 2025. Lambert was honored in a come-and-go reception Thursday, May 15 at the Memphis Community Center. Courtesy Photo

City of Memphis employee Randy Lambert retires following 38 years of service, spanning November 1986-May 2025. Lambert was honored in a come-and-go reception Thursday, May 15 at the Memphis Community Center. Courtesy Photo

City of Memphis’ Randy Lambert retires following 38 years of service

PANHANDLE – On Wednesday, April 23, two pleas took place in the 100th Judicial District Court, via the internet-based meeting app Zoom, in Childress.