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Keyan Keys
You can find several ways to make charitable gifts — but if you’re looking for a method that can provide multiple tax benefits, along with an efficient platform for giving year after year, you might want to consider a donor-advised fund.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
At the Childress Municipal Airport
Tiffany Tully
CHILDRESS — Wednesday, Oct. 9, a Cessna 210 stopped for fuel on its way from Spicewood to Wyoming.Thursday, Oct. 10, a Lear Jet dropped off passengers and took on some fuel.Friday, Oct. 11, a Bell 505 helicopter flew in for fuel.Saturday, Oct. 12, a local Mooney flew.Sunday, Oct.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
The 501: Chirp-clunk to “Harrumph!”
Hanaba Munn Welch
If your car is making a funny noise, maybe chirping, the best way to make it stop is to take it to your mechanic. Works every time.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Mayor Adams appoints new Wellington Economic Development Corporation Board members
Special To The Sun
WELLINGTON – The Wellington City Council met in special session at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9 with City Manager Jon Sessions, Mayor Larry Adams and Councilmembers Brent Martin, Jimmy Cantu Jr., Brandon Ward, Kenneth Warren and Julie Collins present.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Wellington ISD Board of Trustees conduct October meeting
Special To The Sun
WELLINGTON – The Wellington Independent School District (ISD) Board of Education met in regular session Monday, Oct. 7 in the Superintendent’s Office.President Cody Phillips called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. with all members present. Mark Lemons offered a word of prayer.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Collingsworth Police Blotter
News Staff
Jail book in:1 Jail book out:0 Jail population:8 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 806-447-2588.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Greenbelt Electric Cooperative Board of Directors Vice President Stan Shelton, left, receives a 25-year pin from Chief Executive Officer Randy White during Greenbelt’s 85th Annual Membership Meeting Friday, Sept. 27 in Wellington. Photos Courtesy of Greenbelt Electric Cooperative
Greenbelt Electric Cooperative presents 85th Annual Meeting
Bev Odom
WELLINGTON – For Greenbelt Electric Cooperative (GEC), Inc.’s 85th Annual Meeting, 170 members drove through and registered during the two-hour event Friday, Sept. 27 at GEC headquarters, 706 10th St.From 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Seth Altman is wanted for the involvement in the killing or serious injury of a law enforcement officer. Photos Courtesy of Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas DPS releases computer-generated photos of Seth Altman as manhunt continues
Elizabeth Tanner
MEMPHIS — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently released two new computer-generated photos of Seth Altman, the suspect wanted for attempted capital murder of Memphis Police Chief Rex Plant.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Rocktober, hosted by Childress Downtown Historical Association, will take place from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 in downtown Childress. Courtesy Graphics
A ‘Rocktober’ to remember: Childress Downtown Historical Association to host free, public event
Elizabeth Tanner
CHILDRESS — Childress Downtown Historical Association is gearing up for the first-ever Rocktober, a free, public event which will welcome live music, a farmers’ market, a car show, an art exhibit and more, from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 in downtown Childress.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Early Voting to begin Tuesday
Bev Odom And Elizabeth Tanner
CHILDRESS — While Election Day is less three weeks away, voters won’t have to wait until Tuesday, Nov. 5 to cast a ballot.Those who want to beat the rush can begin Early Voting as soon as Tuesday, Oct. 21.In fact, Childress residents can hit the polls from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21-Friday, Oct.
Thursday, October 17, 2024