News Channel 10’s Ruben on the Road stops to smell the roses at Ross Gardens in Childress, a local greenhouse that has been serving the area for 35 years. To watch “Ruben on the Road: Ross Gardens serving Childress more than three decades,” visit newschannel10.com. Ruben on the Road

Hall County livestock exhibitors, including Tucker Brooks, who took fifth place with his light-weight polled Hereford, compete at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Bailey Page, a Wellington High School junior, travels to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) for spring break, placing second with her middleweight Simmental steer on Thursday, March 19 and earning a coveted sale spot at the HLSR sale scheduled for later this week. Wellington High School

Situated in the dining room and attired in “Granny Pants,” Wellington Care Center staff encourage residents to toss balls into oversized, wearable pants. Fun and laughter filled the room, and everyone had a great time working together, staying active and sharing plenty of smiles. Wellington Care Center

Memphis Convalescent Center residents, joined by a group from the McLean Care Center, hit the road, stopping in Groom to view the monument “Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ.” Memphis Convalescent Center

Crazy… something to think about

Monson Music Studio students don green for St.Patrick’s Day performance

Wellington High School Principal Jermaine Cantu addresses the Wellington Lions Club at the Monday evening, March 16 meeting. Cantu emphasized that the new cell phone policy, imposed by the Texas Legislature, has initiated face-to-face social interactions that were previously paused by cell phone use. “Overall, it’s a really good policy,” Cantu said. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom