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Texas Department of Transportation Childress District Headquarters employees wear blue as part of the Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign to raise awareness about human trafficking Thursday, Jan. 9. Photo Courtesy of TxDOT Childress District

Texas Department of Transportation Childress District Headquarters employees wear blue as part of the Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign to raise awareness about human trafficking Thursday, Jan. 9. Photo Courtesy of TxDOT Childress District

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TxDOT urges Texans to join in the fight against human trafficking

Special To The Sun
Thursday, January 16, 2025
CHILDRESS — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is raising awareness about the tragic reality of human trafficking and empowering employees and travelers across the state to watch out for the signs to help stop this horrific crime.
Who will be the first Ms. Cotton Country Pageant queen to be crowned Saturday, April 12 in Hollis, Okla.? Photo Courtesy of Miss Cotton Country Pageant

Who will be the first Ms. Cotton Country Pageant queen to be crowned Saturday, April 12 in Hollis, Okla.? Photo Courtesy of Miss Cotton Country Pageant

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Miss Cotton Country Pageant organizers announce inaugural Ms. Cotton Country

Bev Odom
Thursday, January 16, 2025
HOLLIS, Okla. – “After being approached and seeing a desire for a new age group, on April 12, 2025, we will be holding the inaugural Ms. Cotton Country Pageant,” said Director Beth Penington. “This will be open to all ladies ages 20-24.
5th Annual MemphisVFD Varmint Hunt entry open

5th Annual MemphisVFD Varmint Hunt entry open

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5th Annual MemphisVFD Varmint Hunt entry open

News Staff
Thursday, January 16, 2025
The 5th Annual Memphis Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) Varmint Hunt, scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 – 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, is open for entry. Two-to-four-man teams can enter using the QR code above for $250 per team.
‘Do you want to build a snowman?’

‘Do you want to build a snowman?’

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‘Do you want to build a snowman?’

News Staff
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Wellington Elementary School Principal Deidre Kane instructed the students to go play in the snow prior to the noon dismissal Thursday, Jan. 9. A special Sparkler snow day, the heavy, wet snow fell perfectly and quickly accumulated approximately four inches.

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At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Thursday, January 16, 2025
CHILDRESS — Tuesday, Jan.7,a Cessna 182,from Amarillo, did a touch-andgo, a Cessna Caravan fueled up on its way from Georgia to Arizona and a Bell 206 helicopter, from Wichita Falls, dropped in for fuel.Wednesday, Jan.
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Teleology’s true tale

News Staff
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Over the last few articles, we concluded that, based upon scientific observation and evidence from the cosmos, there was a First Cause that caused the universe to begin to exist. From there, we were able to make some general conclusion about the nature of this First Cause.

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Childress ISD Second Six Weeks Honor Roll

Childress Elementary School A Honor Roll First
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Aubrey Ackerman, Yitzel Bolanos, Weston Bradley, Madalynn Brown, Konner Casey, Sophie Davis, Clayton Dietrich, Aaron Dunn, Adrianna Eaton, Carter Egerton, River Fairchild, Jace Foley, Kaleb Griffin, Aric Guajardo, Jackson Gustafson, Clara Harris, Andi Helm, Malachi Longoria, Josie Myers, Noella...

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Collingsworth Commissioners approve donation of 2013 Tahoe to 4-H

Special To The Sun
Thursday, January 16, 2025
WELLINGTON – The Commissioners Court of Collingsworth County convened at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9 for a regular meeting with County Judge Scot Martindale presiding.The following members attended: Farris Nation, Commissioner Pct. 1; Jim Ellis, Commissioner Pct. 2; Joel Sherwood, Commissioner Pct.

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Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Jail book in: 1 Jail book out: 1 Jail population: 8 Civil papers served: 3Reminder: 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 806447-2588.
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