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Detour scheduled for U.S. 287 in Memphis for railroad crossing

Detour scheduled for U.S. 287 in Memphis for railroad crossing

Detour scheduled for U.S. 287 in Memphis for railroad crossing

Special To The Sun
Thursday, May 15, 2025
MEMPHIS — A temporary detour, located on U.S. 287 in Memphis, will be in place Tuesday, May 20 to accommodate railroad crossing replacement by BNSF Railway, according to the Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation.Lane closures will begin at 6 a.m.

At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Thursday, May 15, 2025
CHILDRESS — Sunday, May 4, a Bell Jet Ranger and a Bell 505 dropped in a couple times for fuel.Tuesday, May 6, a Pilatus PC-12, from Houston, flew in on business, and another, from Addison, dropped off passengers and stayed overnight.

Collingsworth County Commissioners lift burn ban

Special To The Sun
Thursday, May 15, 2025
WELLINGTON – Meeting at 10 a.m. Monday, April 14, the Commissioners Court of Collingsworth County convened at a regular meeting with County Judge Scot Martindale presiding.Also attending were Pct. 1 Commissioner Farris Nation, Pct. 3 Commissioner Joel Sherwood, Pct.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Jail book in:0 Jail book out:1 Jail population:6 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.
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Vice President of Public Relations Kimi Ward, a Childress High School senior, gives her senior speech during the Childress FCCLA Chapter-in-Review Banquet Tuesday, May 6 at the Mashburn Event Center. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Vice President of Public Relations Kimi Ward, a Childress High School senior, gives her senior speech during the Childress FCCLA Chapter-in-Review Banquet Tuesday, May 6 at the Mashburn Event Center. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Childress FCCLA recaps successful year at Chapter-in-Review Banquet

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, May 15, 2025
CHILDRESS — Childress High School (CHS) Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter members recapped a successful year at the 2024-2025 Chapter-in-Review Banquet Tuesday, May 6 at the Mashburn Event Center, recognizing Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) competitors,...
Attendees gather for barbecue hamburgers, including baked beans and iced tea, at the 69th Annual Memphis Lions Club Park Opener Friday, May 9 at Memphis City Park. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Attendees gather for barbecue hamburgers, including baked beans and iced tea, at the 69th Annual Memphis Lions Club Park Opener Friday, May 9 at Memphis City Park. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

69th Annual Memphis Lions Club Park Opener a ‘success’

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, May 15, 2025
MEMPHIS — Rain didn’t dampen the mood at the 69th Annual Memphis Lions Club Park Opener Friday, May 9 at Memphis City Park.In fact, despite the weather, dozens lined up at 6 p.m. for barbecue hamburgers, including baked beans and iced tea—all prepared and served by the Memphis Lions Club.
City of Childress Attorney Steve Bird swears in Alderpersons Ronnie Shoffner, Place 3, C.T. Taylor, Place 2, and Gary Clark, Place 1, Monday, May 11 in the City of Childress Council Chambers. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

City of Childress Attorney Steve Bird swears in Alderpersons Ronnie Shoffner, Place 3, C.T. Taylor, Place 2, and Gary Clark, Place 1, Monday, May 11 in the City of Childress Council Chambers. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Childress City Council canvasses General Election, discuss drought restrictions

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, May 15, 2025
CHILDRESS — Meeting Monday, May 11, the City of Childress City Council canvassed the recent General Election, held Saturday, May 3, as well as discussed drought conditions Voters selected incumbents Gary Clark, Alderperson Place 1, C.T.
On their way to their kindergarten graduation, Kacy Cabbell’s Wellington Elementary School students admire the yardcard sign in their honor. From left: Jonah Akemon, Jayden Alvarado, Drake Barlow, Dallas Castor, Kenleigh Cummings, Yahir Estrada, Diego Gonzales, Andrew Hughs, Alias Jones, Brantley Kemp, Blake Lemons, Ezekiel Rivera, Evelyn Sanchez, Whitney Souder. Wellington Elementary Sparklers

On their way to their kindergarten graduation, Kacy Cabbell’s Wellington Elementary School students admire the yardcard sign in their honor. From left: Jonah Akemon, Jayden Alvarado, Drake Barlow, Dallas Castor, Kenleigh Cummings, Yahir Estrada, Diego Gonzales, Andrew Hughs, Alias Jones, Brantley Kemp, Blake Lemons, Ezekiel Rivera, Evelyn Sanchez, Whitney Souder. Wellington Elementary Sparklers

Hello, first grade: Wellington Elementary School graduates 41 kindergarten students

Bev Odom
Thursday, May 15, 2025
WELLINGTON – While anticipation mounted for family and friends, 41 Wellington Elementary School (WES) kindergarten students crossed the expansive gymnasium, stopping at center stage, to accept graduation diplomas at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 9 at the Wellington High School (WHS) gymnasium.
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