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A Texas Historical Commission marker is unveiled at the Childress Army Airfield Friday, Jan. 17. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

A Texas Historical Commission marker is unveiled at the Childress Army Airfield Friday, Jan. 17. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Childress Army Airfield receives Texas Historical Marker

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, January 30, 2025
CHILDRESS — The Childress County Heritage Museum hosted an unveiling of a Texas Historical Commission Marker at the Childress Army Airfield (CAAF), a former bombardier and navigator training command, Friday, Jan. 17.

At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Thursday, January 23, 2025
CHILDRESS — Tuesday, Jan.14,a Cessna Citation flew in from Colorado to pick up passengers.Wednesday, Jan. 15, a Eurocopter dropped in for fuel on its way from Amarillo to Dallas, and a Cessna 182 stopped for fuel. A Blackhawk helicopter and a Piper Cherokee also came in for fuel.Thursday, Jan.
STANLEY POPOVICH

STANLEY POPOVICH

Managing Fear

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Do you find yourself worrying about everything that is going on around you?It can be very tiring and depressing to constantly worry about your family, your job, your health and everything else that is happening. Having things out of your control is very scary.
FRED HARDWICKE

FRED HARDWICKE

Two hundred: That’s quite a few

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
It’s nice to end the year on a happy note.My favorite Christmas card was this one: “Dr. Hardwicke – Thank you for saving my life!” And I have a new milestone, writing a200th article for The Sun! I’ll just make a bit of a numbers puzzle.
Wellington’s Ellison Park Renovation Project Working Group met at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the Methodist Church to discuss a plan of action as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department matching grant has been denied. From left: Jeff Thomas, Nancy Harris, Margret Wood, Neal Odom, Lisa Manuel, Karen Caldwell. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington’s Ellison Park Renovation Project Working Group met at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the Methodist Church to discuss a plan of action as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department matching grant has been denied. From left: Jeff Thomas, Nancy Harris, Margret Wood, Neal Odom, Lisa Manuel, Karen Caldwell. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Ellison Park Renovation Project organizers seek new funding options

Bev Odom
Thursday, January 23, 2025
WELLINGTON – The Working Group learned last week that the Ellison Park Renovation Project grant application to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) did not receive funding.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Jail book in: 0 Jail book out: 1 Jail population: 7 Civil papers served: 1Reminder: Collingsworth County Commissioners Court reinstated the burn ban at its Monday, Aug. 26 special meeting. To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806-4472588.

Wellington board of trustees extends Ashmore´s contract

Special To The Sun
Thursday, January 23, 2025
WELLINGTON – The Wellington Independent School District (ISD) Board of Education met in regular session at 12:07 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13 in the Superintendent’s Office. President Cody Phillips called the meeting to order with all members present. Brad Bawcom offered the opening prayer.

Filing period open for local elections

Bev Odom
Thursday, January 23, 2025
WELLINGTON – Citizens wishing to serve on local entities have until Friday, Feb. 14 to file for the Saturday, May 3 elections.Wellington City Council has two seats up for election currently held by Julie Collins and Kenneth Warren. As of noon Tuesday, Jan.
Graphic Courtesy of the Texas Department of Public Safety

Graphic Courtesy of the Texas Department of Public Safety

Texas DPS shares essential winter weather safety tips

The Texas Depart-ment Of Public Safety
Thursday, January 23, 2025
AUSTIN – As many parts of the state prepare to deal with wintry weather, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans that extreme cold, freezing rain, ice and snow can pose major hazards to drivers and pedestrians and urges residents to be prepared and exercise caution in those types...
Childress Police Department Chief Jerrald Johnson is sworn in Monday, Jan. 13 at Fair Park City Auditorium. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Childress Police Department Chief Jerrald Johnson is sworn in Monday, Jan. 13 at Fair Park City Auditorium. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Johnson steps into new role as Childress Police Department Chief

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, January 23, 2025
CHILDRESS — The City of Childress welcomed Childress Police Department Chief Jerrald Johnson in a swearing-in ceremony Monday, Jan. 13 at Fair Park City Auditorium.“I am overwhelmed with all of the community support,” Johnson said.
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