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Always a flurry of fun festivities, Janise Langford Designs presented her Foxtales Christmas Open House from 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Always a flurry of fun festivities, Janise Langford Designs presented her Foxtales Christmas Open House from 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Collingsworth Christmas season launches at Foxtales

Bev Odom
Thursday, December 4, 2025
WELLINGTON – From Christmas cupcakes and cotton candy to a selection of hot soups and holiday sips, visitors embraced the reason for the season from 5:307 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1 at Foxtales, by Janise Langford Designs, Christmas Open House.
The Childress Police Department led a multi-agency operation Thursday, Nov. 20-Friday, Nov. 21 at a local hotel, combating the solicitation of prostitution of minors and adults, which led to multiple arrests. Childress Police Department

The Childress Police Department led a multi-agency operation Thursday, Nov. 20-Friday, Nov. 21 at a local hotel, combating the solicitation of prostitution of minors and adults, which led to multiple arrests. Childress Police Department

Multiple arrested in Childress hotel solicitation operation

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, December 4, 2025
CHILDRESS — The Childress Police Department led a multi-agency operation Thursday, Nov. 20-Friday, Nov. 21 at a local hotel, combating the solicitation of prostitution of minors and adults.
Justin, Natasha, Kaydence and Landry Mixon gather amongst the cast of “The Lion King” at Animal Kingdom Theme Park during their recent Disney World Make-A-Wish Foundation trip to Orlando, Fla. Kaydence served as one of the special guests during the live production of “The Lion King,” where she shined on stage with only a little stage fright. “After the show, we met the dancers and Timon,” Natasha said. “What an incredible experience!” Make-A-Wish Foundation

Justin, Natasha, Kaydence and Landry Mixon gather amongst the cast of “The Lion King” at Animal Kingdom Theme Park during their recent Disney World Make-A-Wish Foundation trip to Orlando, Fla. Kaydence served as one of the special guests during the live production of “The Lion King,” where she shined on stage with only a little stage fright. “After the show, we met the dancers and Timon,” Natasha said. “What an incredible experience!” Make-A-Wish Foundation

Mixon family experiences Make-A-Wish adventure

Bev Odom
Thursday, December 4, 2025
WELLINGTON – As the Mixon family reflects on their recent Disney World Make-A-Wish Foundation trip to Orlando, Fla., they have a ton of testimonies to share.
Miles for Miracles donations, including warm blankets, fuzzy socks and comforting stuffed animals, can be dropped off at Bobcat Nutrition or The Gentlemen’s Edge through Saturday, Dec. 20. CTX Run Club

Miles for Miracles donations, including warm blankets, fuzzy socks and comforting stuffed animals, can be dropped off at Bobcat Nutrition or The Gentlemen’s Edge through Saturday, Dec. 20. CTX Run Club

CTX Run Club extends Miles for Miracles donation deadline

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, December 4, 2025
CHILDRESS — CTX Run Club has extended the donation deadline for Miles for Miracles, a holiday drive which gives back to local nursing home residents, collecting cozy and comforting items, like warm blankets, fuzzy socks, stuffed animals and more.

Area happenings

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
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The Red River Sun School Menus

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Monday, Dec. 8Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.Lunch: Chicken Parmesan, Breadstick, Green Beans, Corn, Fruit, Milk.Tuesday, Dec. 9Breakfast: Breakfast Burrito, Fresh Fruit, Fruit J uice, Milk.Lunch: Walking Taco, Beans, Fresh Veggie Cup, Fruit, Dessert, Milk.

MEMPHIS

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
CHRISTMAS SINGINGThe Memphis Preservation Foundation’s annual Christmas Singing is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Presbyterian Building. All are welcome to join for entertainment, refreshments and holiday cheer.

WELLINGTON

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
WSB OPEN HOUSEJoin Wellington State Bank staff for delicious food and drink to celebrate 2025 with a Christmas Open House from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5.BREAKFAST WITH SANTAA fundraiser for Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals, the Breakfast with Santa event is scheduled for 9-10:30 a.m.
Sponsored by the Wellington High School Booster Scholarship organization, the Little Miss, Junior Miss and Teen Miss Wellington Pageants will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 at the Wellington Ritz Theatre. Little Miss Wellington includes girls in kindergartensecond grade; Junior Miss Wellington, third-fifth grade; and Teen Miss Wellington, sixtheighth grade. Admission is $5, and concessions will be available. Wellington High School

Sponsored by the Wellington High School Booster Scholarship organization, the Little Miss, Junior Miss and Teen Miss Wellington Pageants will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 at the Wellington Ritz Theatre. Little Miss Wellington includes girls in kindergartensecond grade; Junior Miss Wellington, third-fifth grade; and Teen Miss Wellington, sixtheighth grade. Admission is $5, and concessions will be available. Wellington High School

Scholarship organization carries on pageant tradition

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Scholarship organization carries on pageant tradition
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