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FRED HARDWICKE

FRED HARDWICKE

Weight loss: It’s not always good

News Staff
Thursday, March 6, 2025
One of several findings that might indicate cancer is weight loss. In some cases, it may be the only symptom.Cancers are known for their high metabolism, and some may affect the ordinary process of digestion in a negative way.
DAREN OVERMILLER

DAREN OVERMILLER

Chiropractic Corner

News Staff
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Commonly called hay fever or allergic rhinitis, a seasonal allergy is an allergic reaction to a trigger that is typically only present for part of the year, such as spring or fall. Pollen and dust spread by the wind are usually the main cause of seasonal allergies.
A $4 million bridge replacement and improvement project, located west of the Childress city limits on U.S. Hwy 287, is set to begin in late March in Childress. Photo Courtesy of the Texas Department of Transportation

A $4 million bridge replacement and improvement project, located west of the Childress city limits on U.S. Hwy 287, is set to begin in late March in Childress. Photo Courtesy of the Texas Department of Transportation

U.S. 287 bridge replacement to begin in Childress

The Texas Department Of Transportation
Thursday, March 6, 2025
CHILDRESS — A $4 million bridge replacement and improvement project is set to begin in late March in Childress, with Talbert Companies, LLC serving as the general contractor.The project is located on U.S. Hwy 287, west of the Childress city limits, over the BNSF railroad.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Jail book in: 1 Jail book out: 2 Jail population: 6 Deputy Civil papers served: 3 Constable Civil papers served: 0Reminder: The burn ban is no longer in effect, but to report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806-447-2588.
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, a skunk, found dead in a yard on Ave. C SE in Childress, tested positive for rabies on Thursday, Feb. 27. The Red River Sun

According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, a skunk, found dead in a yard on Ave. C SE in Childress, tested positive for rabies on Thursday, Feb. 27. The Red River Sun

Skunk tests positive for rabies in Childress

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, March 6, 2025
CHILDRESS — A skunk, found dead in a yard on Ave. C SE, recently tested positive for rabies, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.Childress Animal Control picked up the animal, which was submitted for testing on Monday, Feb. 24 and confirmed positive on Thursday, Feb. 27.
Leonel Garcia, doing business as Leo’s #3 on the corner of 8th and Arlington St. in Wellington, occupies the former Jim’s Barber Shop. Open 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, much of the vintage décor and charm of the shop remains the same. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Leonel Garcia, doing business as Leo’s #3 on the corner of 8th and Arlington St. in Wellington, occupies the former Jim’s Barber Shop. Open 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, much of the vintage décor and charm of the shop remains the same. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Leo’s BarberShop welcomes walk-in clientele

Bev Odom
Thursday, March 6, 2025
WELLINGTON – A 2002 graduate of Memphis High School, Leonel Garcia pursued his passion of cutting hair and now offers his services at three locations, including Memphis, Clarendon and most recently, Wellington.
Wellington volunteer firemen, family members and Brothers-Sisters of our Military (B.O.O.M.) Adventures volunteers assemble brisket sandwich meal sacks for the Salinas family fundraiser Sunday, March 2. From left: Marcie Orr, Jonathan Hamby, Larry Valles, Brylnn Kemp, Joe Carrol, Molly Sims, Makenzie Smith, Whitney Wiebe, Chance Byers, Teresa Valles, Benny Wiebe, Henry Wiebe. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington volunteer firemen, family members and Brothers-Sisters of our Military (B.O.O.M.) Adventures volunteers assemble brisket sandwich meal sacks for the Salinas family fundraiser Sunday, March 2. From left: Marcie Orr, Jonathan Hamby, Larry Valles, Brylnn Kemp, Joe Carrol, Molly Sims, Makenzie Smith, Whitney Wiebe, Chance Byers, Teresa Valles, Benny Wiebe, Henry Wiebe. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington community embraces Salinas family with fundraiser

Bev Odom
Thursday, March 6, 2025
WELLINGTON – Wellington Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) Chief Sawyer Sims thanked the community for the financial support and prayers for the Salinas family prior to its Bucket Raffle Drawing Sunday afternoon, March 2, at the fire station.
Memphis Housing Authority Board Members, as well as family and friends of the late Orvilla Evans, join for a memorial bench dedication service, honoring Evans, who served a 20-year tenure on the Memphis Housing Board of Commissioners, Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Memphis Housing Authority. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Memphis Housing Authority Board Members, as well as family and friends of the late Orvilla Evans, join for a memorial bench dedication service, honoring Evans, who served a 20-year tenure on the Memphis Housing Board of Commissioners, Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Memphis Housing Authority. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Memphis Housing Authority honors legacy of Orvilla Evans with memorial bench dedication service

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, March 6, 2025
MEMPHIS — The Memphis Housing Authority recently unveiled a bench, honoring the late Orvilla Evans, during a memorial bench dedication service Thursday, Feb. 27.“I’m so proud to be able to do this,” Memphis Housing Authority Executive Director Josh Talley said.
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