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Tanner Thompson was promoted to Lieutenant and pinned by Chief Freeman and his father, Game Warden Matt Thompson, as Asst. Chief Wills looks on. INTREPID PHOTO / ROGER ESTLACK

Tanner Thompson was promoted to Lieutenant and pinned by Chief Freeman and his father, Game Warden Matt Thompson, as Asst. Chief Wills looks on. INTREPID PHOTO / ROGER ESTLACK

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Childress FD presents awards, dedicates truck

Roger Estlack
Thursday, September 3, 2026
CHILDRESS – The Childress Fire Department dedicated its newest truck and honored several firefighters during a public ceremony last Friday, Aug. 28.The new Spartan S-180 was purchased by the City of Childress at a cost of about $985,000, according to Fire Chief Ralph Freeman.
Bobcat football players visited and connected with elementary students August 28. CHILDRESS ELEMENTARY

Bobcat football players visited and connected with elementary students August 28. CHILDRESS ELEMENTARY

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Childress Youth

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Thursday, September 3, 2026
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Memphis FFA freshman members attended the Greenbelt FFA District meeting and camp on Aug. 26.

Memphis FFA freshman members attended the Greenbelt FFA District meeting and camp on Aug. 26.

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Memphis Youth

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Thursday, September 3, 2026
Memphis Youth

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Wellington ISD Board of Trustees sets new tax rate for 2026-2027

Bev Odom
Thursday, September 3, 2026
WELLINGTON – Convening at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, for a special meeting, Wellington Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees President Cody Phillips called the meeting to order, and Kenney Keys offered a word of prayer.Members present also included Lance Kane, Jonathan Killian, and...
Decker describes cotton issues at Tri-County event

Decker describes cotton issues at Tri-County event

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Decker describes cotton issues at Tri-County event

Bev Odom
Thursday, September 3, 2026
DODSON – Tri-County Co-op Board President Rex Henard welcomed the crowd to the Tri-County Co-Op Annual Meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Dodson Nazarene Family Life Center.
Furry friends of all kinds – even monkeys – are invited to HTeaO in Childress, as proved by one special customer Friday, Aug. 14. “When we say we’re pet friendly, we mean it,” HTeaO General Manager Olivia Wedel said. “We’re always happy to see our furry, feathery, or scaly friends.” COURTESY PHOTO / OLIVIA WEDEL

Furry friends of all kinds – even monkeys – are invited to HTeaO in Childress, as proved by one special customer Friday, Aug. 14. “When we say we’re pet friendly, we mean it,” HTeaO General Manager Olivia Wedel said. “We’re always happy to see our furry, feathery, or scaly friends.” COURTESY PHOTO / OLIVIA WEDEL

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HTeaO welcomes furry friends

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Thursday, September 3, 2026
Citizens gather for the dedication of the refurbished Fair Park Amphitheater last week. COURTESY PHOTO / LEE ANN DEAN

Citizens gather for the dedication of the refurbished Fair Park Amphitheater last week. COURTESY PHOTO / LEE ANN DEAN

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Spark ignites new life for amphitheater

Aaron Ramos
Thursday, September 3, 2026
CHILDRESS – A piece of Childress history has been given new life.The newly renovated Fair Park Amphitheater celebrated its grand opening Saturday, Aug. 29, welcoming approximately 100 community members for an evening of live music, food, fellowship, and a first look at what the new venue has to...
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