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Childress’ Selah Smith, a 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) National Anthem Contest winner, performed Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev. Photo by Kellie Carr-Augustyn

Childress’ Selah Smith, a 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) National Anthem Contest winner, performed Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev. Photo by Kellie Carr-Augustyn

Childress’ Selah Smith sings National Anthem at 2024 Wrangler NFR, honoring family legacy

Elizaebth Tanner
Friday, December 27, 2024
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Childress’Selah Smith, 13, recently performed the National Anthem at the 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) during Round 6 Tuesday,Dec. 10, leaving her own legacy at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev.
The 2024 Hall County Jr. Livestock Show welcomes 38 exhibitors, along with 74 animals, Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Hall County Show Barn. KKR Photography

The 2024 Hall County Jr. Livestock Show welcomes 38 exhibitors, along with 74 animals, Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Hall County Show Barn. KKR Photography

A year in review:

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, December 27, 2024
CHILDRESS — January: After 37 years in business, Jim’s Barbershop served its final clients, including Clarence Duke, who recalled receiving haircuts as a child from Jim Ellis at Judd’s Barber Shop, where Jim began his career in 1987. “Closing the shop is a bittersweet decision,” Jim said.
Members of the Wellington Volunteer Fire Department accept special awards at the recent banquet. Henry Wiebe, left, 20-Year Award; Colby Henard, “Kicking Ass” Award; Korn Wiebe, 20-Year Award; Kollin Kemp, Fireman of the Year; Dennis Peters, “Workhorse” Award; and Matt Wynn, “Brotherhood” Award. Molly Sims Photography

Members of the Wellington Volunteer Fire Department accept special awards at the recent banquet. Henry Wiebe, left, 20-Year Award; Colby Henard, “Kicking Ass” Award; Korn Wiebe, 20-Year Award; Kollin Kemp, Fireman of the Year; Dennis Peters, “Workhorse” Award; and Matt Wynn, “Brotherhood” Award. Molly Sims Photography

Wellington volunteer firemen accept 2024 distinctions

Bev Odom
Friday, December 27, 2024
WELLINGTON – The 2023-2024 officers of the Wellington Volunteer Fire Department (WVFD), including Chief Sawyer Sims, First Assistant Chief Westin Williams, Second Assistant Chief Henry Wiebe, President Benny Wiebe, Secretary Matt Orr and Treasurer Ethan Cummings, recognized members for their hard...

At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Thursday, December 19, 2024
CHILDRESS — Wednesday, Dec. 11, two military Apaches dropped in for fuel, and an Embraer Phenom flew in from Arkansas for business.Thursday, Dec. 12, a Cessna Citation dropped off passengers.Friday, Dec.
Is God Dead?

Is God Dead?

Is God Dead?

Ty Kerley
Thursday, December 19, 2024
In the last few articles, we have been standing on the back porch with the Bible skeptic Michael, gazing at the stars.We have been working our way through the simple argument: Everything that begins to exist has a cause. The universe began to exist. Therefore,the universe had a cause.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Jail book in: 0 Jail book out: 3 Jail population: 7 Civil papers served: 0Reminder: The 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.
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