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Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Jail book in: 3 Jail book out: 2 Inmates transferred to other agency: 1 Jail population: 7 Civil papers served: 0 Reminder: The Collingsworth County Commissioners Court reinstated the burn ban at its Monday, Aug. 26 special meeting.
Hammons accepts Panhandle Great 25 Nurses distinction

Hammons accepts Panhandle Great 25 Nurses distinction

Hammons accepts Panhandle Great 25 Nurses distinction

Bev Odom
Thursday, November 14, 2024
CANYON – Over 60 years ago, in May 1964, Fraya Nix Hammons graduated from Amarillo’s Northwest Texas School of Nursing.A member of the Borger High School Class of 1961, Hammons eventually earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 1986.
Thursday, Nov. 14 marked the first official application day for Childress County Christmas Sharing. Graphics Courtesy of Childress County Christmas Sharing

Thursday, Nov. 14 marked the first official application day for Childress County Christmas Sharing. Graphics Courtesy of Childress County Christmas Sharing

Childress County Christmas Sharing announces application deadline

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, November 14, 2024
CHILDRESS — With Christmas right around the corner, Childress County Christmas Sharing (CCCS) officially began accepting applications for the 2024 holiday season yesterday, Thursday, Nov. 14.“It’s our goal that all children have a Merry Christmas,” CCCS Board Member Raenell Smith said.
Jason Tarker, 46, of Maple City, Mich., was booked into the Childress County Jail on two charges of intoxication manslaughter and one count of intoxication assault by the Childress Police Department.

Jason Tarker, 46, of Maple City, Mich., was booked into the Childress County Jail on two charges of intoxication manslaughter and one count of intoxication assault by the Childress Police Department.

Three-vehicle crash results in double fatality in Childress

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, November 14, 2024
CHILDRESS — A three-vehicle crash recently resulted in a double fatality in Childress Saturday, Nov. 9.At approximately 1 p.m.
Wellington High School pays tribute to veterans

Wellington High School pays tribute to veterans

Wellington High School pays tribute to veterans

Bev Odom
Thursday, November 14, 2024
WELLINGTON – A poignant Veterans Day Program, coordinated by the Wellington High School (WHS) Student Council, evolved at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11 in the WHS gymnasium. Student Council President Caleb Strickland greeted the crowd and led the Pledge of Allegience to the American flag.
Memphis’ Jim Stewart, left, harvests the first bale of the 2024 cotton crop ginned at Memphis Farmers Gin Cooperative, Inc. Thursday, Oct. 24. Stewart, who also serves the First Baptist Church of Memphis Minister of Music, farms cotton in the surrounding area. A graduate of Memphis High School, he attended West Texas A&M University, where he earned a Bachelor and Master of Arts in Music, which he used to teach music at Clarendon College prior to his retirement. Courtesy Photo

Memphis’ Jim Stewart, left, harvests the first bale of the 2024 cotton crop ginned at Memphis Farmers Gin Cooperative, Inc. Thursday, Oct. 24. Stewart, who also serves the First Baptist Church of Memphis Minister of Music, farms cotton in the surrounding area. A graduate of Memphis High School, he attended West Texas A&M University, where he earned a Bachelor and Master of Arts in Music, which he used to teach music at Clarendon College prior to his retirement. Courtesy Photo

Ready. Set. Winter!

Special To The Sun
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Join Atmos Energy in preparing for winterCHILDRESS — The transition from summer to cozy fall days is here,and Atmos Energy remains focused on year-round preparations for the winter heating season,providing tips to help you stay safe and conserve energy so you can be ready for winter, too.
Collingsworth County 4-Hers competed in multiple contests at the recent District 1 Roundup. Front row, from left: Noah Peters, Raylie Sims, Peyton Roberson, Briley Holton, Penny Downing, Kaizley Byers. Back row, from left: Jack Downing, Brylnn Kemp, Hazel Estrada, Ava Peters, Quinn Roberson, Sara Morris, Berkeley Ward, Blair Ward. Photos Courtesy of Collingsworth County 4-H

Collingsworth County 4-Hers competed in multiple contests at the recent District 1 Roundup. Front row, from left: Noah Peters, Raylie Sims, Peyton Roberson, Briley Holton, Penny Downing, Kaizley Byers. Back row, from left: Jack Downing, Brylnn Kemp, Hazel Estrada, Ava Peters, Quinn Roberson, Sara Morris, Berkeley Ward, Blair Ward. Photos Courtesy of Collingsworth County 4-H

Collingsworth County 4-Hers earn District Roundup honors

Bev Odom
Thursday, November 7, 2024
AMARILLO – Collingsworth County 4-H had a busy week, beginning Monday, Oct. 28 with youth competing at the Fall District 1 Roundup contests.
Partnering with Troy Medical, a leader in outpatient specialized medical care, Childress Regional Medical Center now offers neurology, rheumatology and endocrinology virtual appointments at Fox Clinic. Graphic Courtesy of CRMC

Partnering with Troy Medical, a leader in outpatient specialized medical care, Childress Regional Medical Center now offers neurology, rheumatology and endocrinology virtual appointments at Fox Clinic. Graphic Courtesy of CRMC

Troy Medical, Childress Regional Medical Center announce outpatient specialty clinic partnership at Fox Clinic

Special To The Sun
Thursday, November 7, 2024
AUSTIN — Troy Medical, a leader in outpatient specialized medical care, and Childress Regional Medical Center (CRMC) recently announced a new partnership aimed at enhancing specialized outpatient care for patients at CRMC’s outpatient clinic, Fox Clinic.
Wellington High School salutes veterans

Wellington High School salutes veterans

Wellington High School salutes veterans

Bev Odom
Thursday, November 7, 2024
WELLINGTON – Scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, Wellington High School (WHS) Student Council will present a salute to area veterans. The community is invited to join students and staff in the WHS gymnasium for the tribute.
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