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Collingsworth County cattle theft reported

Collingsworth County cattle theft reported

Collingsworth County cattle theft reported

Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Chris Ward, District 1 in the Texas Panhandle, reports 10 calves missing from a property three miles west of Wellington on FM 338.
The Childress High School Accounting team recently competed in the UIL Virtual Challenge Meet #2, sealing a first-place team finish in Class 3A and a 10th-place team finish in Classes 1A-6A. Courtesy Graphic

The Childress High School Accounting team recently competed in the UIL Virtual Challenge Meet #2, sealing a first-place team finish in Class 3A and a 10th-place team finish in Classes 1A-6A. Courtesy Graphic

Childress High School Accounting team sweeps virtual meets

CHILDRESS — Childress High School (CHS) Accounting and Mathematics students recently competed in virtual meets, where they swept the competition for two first-place team finishes.
Childress Police Department Chief Bill Bridgwater, center, announced his resignation to the City of Childress City Council Monday, Dec. 9. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Childress Police Department Chief Bill Bridgwater, center, announced his resignation to the City of Childress City Council Monday, Dec. 9. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Childress Police Department Chief Bridgwater announces resignation

CHILDRESS — Childress Police Department Chief Bill Bridgwater announced his resignation to the City of Childress City Council in regular session Monday, Dec. 9 in the Childress City Hall Council Chambers.
Childress Elementary School will host Family Fun Night from 5-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16. At the event, supplies will be available for make holiday cards, which will be delivered to local nursing homes. Following, first- and fourth-grade students will host their Christmas Performance in the Childress Elementary School gymnasium. First grade will perform at 5:30 p.m., followed by fourth grade at 6:30 p.m. Graphic Courtesy of Childress Elementary School

Childress Elementary School will host Family Fun Night from 5-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16. At the event, supplies will be available for make holiday cards, which will be delivered to local nursing homes. Following, first- and fourth-grade students will host their Christmas Performance in the Childress Elementary School gymnasium. First grade will perform at 5:30 p.m., followed by fourth grade at 6:30 p.m. Graphic Courtesy of Childress Elementary School

Childress Elementary to host Family Fun Night

Childress Elementary School will host Family Fun Night from 5-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16. At the event, supplies will be available for make holiday cards, which will be delivered to local nursing homes.
Wellington State Bank staff and caterers greet guests during the Thursday, Dec. 5 holiday open house at Wellington State Bank. Bertie Fannie served chicken alfredo, lasagna, green beans and garlic bread. Cold-cut appetizers, banana bread, Veronica cookies and fudge complemented the main course. From left, Renee Hanna, Bertie Fannie’s Sarah Cook and Courtney Bristol, Bonnie Clark, Brittany Massey and guest Renee Mathis. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington State Bank staff and caterers greet guests during the Thursday, Dec. 5 holiday open house at Wellington State Bank. Bertie Fannie served chicken alfredo, lasagna, green beans and garlic bread. Cold-cut appetizers, banana bread, Veronica cookies and fudge complemented the main course. From left, Renee Hanna, Bertie Fannie’s Sarah Cook and Courtney Bristol, Bonnie Clark, Brittany Massey and guest Renee Mathis. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Patrons celebrate season at Wellington State Bank Christmas Open House

Wellington State Bank staff and caterers greet guests during the Thursday, Dec. 5 holiday open house at Wellington State Bank. Bertie Fannie served chicken alfredo, lasagna, green beans and garlic bread. Cold-cut appetizers, banana bread, Veronica cookies and fudge complemented the main course.

Childress Chamber of Commerce accepting banquet nominations

CHILDRESS — The Childress Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting banquet nominations, according to Childress Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Susan Leary.“It is that time of year that we seek nominations for various Childress Chamber of Commerce Banquet honors,” Leary said.
Memphis Independent School District Superintendent William Alexander thanks Memphis High School senior Magaly Torres for showing integrity and respect, even when she believed no one was watching. After a recent football game, Torres got out of her vehicle and cleaned up trash left by other students. “No one asked Magaly to do so,” Alexander said. “She just did it because it was the right thing to do. The world needs more Magalys.” Photo Courtesy of Memphis ISD

Memphis Independent School District Superintendent William Alexander thanks Memphis High School senior Magaly Torres for showing integrity and respect, even when she believed no one was watching. After a recent football game, Torres got out of her vehicle and cleaned up trash left by other students. “No one asked Magaly to do so,” Alexander said. “She just did it because it was the right thing to do. The world needs more Magalys.” Photo Courtesy of Memphis ISD

Torres thanked for integrity, respect

Memphis Independent School District Superintendent William Alexander thanks Memphis High School senior Magaly Torres for showing integrity and respect, even when she believed no one was watching. After a recent football game, Torres got out of her vehicle and cleaned up trash left by other students.