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Childress County totals nine positive rabies cases

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, November 7, 2024
CHILDRESS — Childress County now has a reported nine positive rabies cases, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).The ninth case, a skunk, located inside the city limits, which entered a yard and chased two dogs, was reported positive Thursday, Oct. 31.
Trick-or-treaters converge on Collingsworth County Courthouse square

Trick-or-treaters converge on Collingsworth County Courthouse square

Trick-or-treaters converge on Collingsworth County Courthouse square

Bev Odom
Thursday, November 7, 2024
WELLINGTON – “Thank you to our wonderful community and our sweet out-of-town neighbors who participated in a great trunk-or-treating evening,” exclaimed Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce President Karen Caldwell. “Small towns are the place to be!
CARY KEYS

CARY KEYS

Financial Focus

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
In the popular imagination, receiving an inheritance always sounds like a good thing — after all, who doesn’t want a financial windfall? And inheritances can certainly be life-altering events. But they can cause challenges, so you’ll want to help your heirs be prepared.

At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Thursday, November 7, 2024
CHILDRESS — Wednesday, Oct. 30, a Mooney, from Port Lavaca, stopped in for fuel, and a Glasair stayed overnight.Thursday, Oct. 31, the Glasair departed for California, and a local Piper Cherokee flew.Friday, Nov. 1, a K-MAX helicopter dropped in for fuel.Sunday, Nov.
Maria Avalos, right, and Lion Noemi Pena encourage members of the Wellington Lions Club to embrace the colorful and beautiful diversity that Mexican Americans and all cultures bring to the United States. Avalos displayed kitchen items from Mexico that her mother uses daily. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Maria Avalos, right, and Lion Noemi Pena encourage members of the Wellington Lions Club to embrace the colorful and beautiful diversity that Mexican Americans and all cultures bring to the United States. Avalos displayed kitchen items from Mexico that her mother uses daily. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington Lions celebrate diverse cultures, member accomplishments

Bev Odom
Thursday, November 7, 2024
WELLINGTON – Boss Lion Margret Wood welcomed guest Maria Avalos and members to the 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21 meeting of the Wellington Lions Club in the Club Room of the Bura Handley Community Center.
FRED HARDWICKE

FRED HARDWICKE

COVID vaccine for 2024: It’s that time

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Most Americans already have an opinion on COVID-19 vaccines by now.About one in five adults received the 2023-24 winter season COVID vaccine. As with previous years, we would expect a winter bump in cases, which makes October and November important months to remember the vaccine.
DAREN OVERMILLER

DAREN OVERMILLER

The importance of vitamin D

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
When skin is exposed to the sun, vitamin D, a steroid hormone, is produced. It is an essential vitamin that interacts with many different systems in the body.
Karen Cornett, right, beams after calling “Bingo!” upon achieving a blackout bingo card at the weekly playing session at Cottage Village Assisted Living Facility in Childress. At left is a regular player, Chick Steed. This week’s caller was Celia Parker, stand-in for Anne Fromm, usual caller of the Tuesday afternoon games. Friends and relatives of Cottage Village residents are usually on hand, joining in on the fun. Photo by Grace Holman

Karen Cornett, right, beams after calling “Bingo!” upon achieving a blackout bingo card at the weekly playing session at Cottage Village Assisted Living Facility in Childress. At left is a regular player, Chick Steed. This week’s caller was Celia Parker, stand-in for Anne Fromm, usual caller of the Tuesday afternoon games. Friends and relatives of Cottage Village residents are usually on hand, joining in on the fun. Photo by Grace Holman

‘Bingo!’:Cottage Village hosts weekly gameplay

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
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