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Cottage Village Assisted Living Facility residents celebrate Valentine’s Day with a mid-afternoon party. Hosted by staff, party assistance was provided by Lila Hoobler, Anne Fromm and Joe Robinson, shown with Linda Hunter, left, and Frances Weatherbee, right. Serving is Cottage Village cook Esther Martinez.

Cottage Village Assisted Living Facility residents celebrate Valentine’s Day with a mid-afternoon party. Hosted by staff, party assistance was provided by Lila Hoobler, Anne Fromm and Joe Robinson, shown with Linda Hunter, left, and Frances Weatherbee, right. Serving is Cottage Village cook Esther Martinez.

Valentines popular beyond elementary school

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Cottage Village Assisted Living Facility treated residents to a Valentine’s Day Party, a treat which was greeted by residents with enthusiasm matched only by a classroom of elementary school students, Friday, Feb. 14 in Childress.
Childress County AgriLife, CRMC team up to host Babysitting Camp

Childress County AgriLife, CRMC team up to host Babysitting Camp

Childress County AgriLife,CRMC team up to host Babysitting Camp

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Childress County and Childress Regional Medical Center (CRMC) are teaming up to host a Babysitting Camp from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 at Fair Park City Auditorium.
To join the Childress County Historical Commission, contact Chairman John Preston at 940-585-7765 or Secretary Elizabeth Tanner at etanner@hicks-co.com. Courtesy Graphic

To join the Childress County Historical Commission, contact Chairman John Preston at 940-585-7765 or Secretary Elizabeth Tanner at etanner@hicks-co.com. Courtesy Graphic

Childress County Historical Commission discusses membership, funding

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, February 20, 2025
CHILDRESS — Meeting Monday, Feb. 10, the Childress County Historical Commission discussed membership, as well as funding opportunities.Attempting to recruit new board members, the commission discussed potential interested candidates, as well as ways to reach aspirants.
Childress’ Varner takes bronze at Holliday Accounting Invitational

Childress’ Varner takes bronze at Holliday Accounting Invitational

Childress’ Varner takes bronze at Holliday Accounting Invitational

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Following a ninth-place finish in the recent UIL Virtual Challenge Meet #3, Childress High School Accounting student Alex Varner swept the competition at the Holliday Invitational, bringing home a third-place individual placement with 322 points.

At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Thursday, February 20, 2025
CHILDRESS — Thursday, Feb. 13, a Piper Cherokee practiced in the area.Friday, Feb. 14, a Piper Saratoga came in from Sherman, and two local planes flew.Saturday, Feb.
Hallucinations, wallpaper, Wilde

Hallucinations, wallpaper, Wilde

The 501: Hallucinations, wallpaper, Wilde

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The first evening there was a blue gorilla.The next day, it was Elon Musk.A friend of mine is staying with her elderly father. He’s ill. His most interesting visitors are hallucinations.Both those personages are impressive,if a gorilla can be a personage.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Jail book in: 2 Jail book out: 2 Jail population: 7 Civil papers served: 2 Reminder: The burn ban is no longer in effect, but to report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff ’s Off ice at 806447-2588. To anonymously report crime or submit tips, call Crime Stoppers at 806-4472587.
Rural Emergency Medical Services (EMS), such as Wellington EMS, can benefit immensely from increased, sustainable state funding. “Investing in these services is not just a matter of financial responsibility; it is a matter of public safety and ensuring that every citizen, regardless of where they live, has access to emergency medical care,” wrote Farris Nation in his letter to Texas state bureaucrats. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Rural Emergency Medical Services (EMS), such as Wellington EMS, can benefit immensely from increased, sustainable state funding. “Investing in these services is not just a matter of financial responsibility; it is a matter of public safety and ensuring that every citizen, regardless of where they live, has access to emergency medical care,” wrote Farris Nation in his letter to Texas state bureaucrats. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington’s Nation lobbies for funding in support of rural Emergency Medical Services

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Special to The SunDear readers,I urge each of you to consider sending a letter to our representatives in Austin, including Senator Charles Perry, P.O. Box 12068 Capital Station, Austin, TX 78711; and Representative Ken King, Room GW.
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