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Childress ISD selects ag facility contractor

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, March 12, 2026
CHILDRESS — Meeting Monday, March 9, the Childress Independent School District (ISD) School Board selected Henthorn Commercial Construction as the contractor for the Childress Agriculture Facility, as suggested by Superintendent Mark Dykes.

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Memphis officials discuss trucks, RVs, dogs and guns

ashlee estlack
Thursday, March 12, 2026
MEMPHIS — The Memphis City Council held discussions on ordinances and zoning related to truck parking, RV parks, social media and dogs during their regular meeting Monday, March 9.Survey results related to a proposed truck parking ordinance were presented and discussed.
Glynn Moore VFW Post 6439 plans 80th anniversary lunch celebration

Glynn Moore VFW Post 6439 plans 80th anniversary lunch celebration

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Glynn Moore VFW Post 6439 plans 80th anniversary lunch celebration

Bev Odom
Thursday, March 12, 2026
WELLINGTON – In celebration of its 80th anniversary, the Glynn Moore Veterans of Foreign (VFW) Post 6439 is hosting a barbecue brisket meal from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 at the VFW Post, 16230 FM 338, Wellington. The event will serve as a fundraiser, and everyone is invited to attend.
City of Childress

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City of Childress addresses illegal housing additions

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, March 12, 2026
CHILDRESS — As new construction and businesses infiltrate the area, hundreds of workers are being imported, causing the City of Childress to experience growing pains.“Many of us have felt a significant shift in everyday life in our small town of Childress,” City Manager Kevin Hodges said.

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At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
CHILDRESS — Tuesday, Feb. 24, a Beechcraft Bonanza came in from Idalou, and a King Air dropped off passengers before heading to Houston. Another King Air flew in from New Mexico to drop off passengers, and a Beech Jet picked up passengers headed to San Antonio.Wednesday, Feb.
The swinging pendulum

The swinging pendulum

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The swinging pendulum

Fred Hardwicke
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Opposition to vaccines has been swelling over the last five years, but it may swing back. I don’t like shots either, and fortunately, I have only had one serious react ion—the typhoid vaccine— so I welcomed the oral typhoid vaccine alternative when I was getting ready for Colombia.
Members of Wellington Senior Citizens Center display door prizes won at the 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 Valentine’s Day social at the Bura Handley Community Center. The Plaza Restaurant, of Childress, catered the festive event, providing beef and chicken fajitas, sides, dessert and drinks. Front row, from left: Sallie O’Hair, LaJaunda Ressell. Back row, from left: Debra Belew, Carolyn Keller, Pat Roberson, Marie White, Margret Wood. Wellington Senior Citizens Center

Members of Wellington Senior Citizens Center display door prizes won at the 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 Valentine’s Day social at the Bura Handley Community Center. The Plaza Restaurant, of Childress, catered the festive event, providing beef and chicken fajitas, sides, dessert and drinks. Front row, from left: Sallie O’Hair, LaJaunda Ressell. Back row, from left: Debra Belew, Carolyn Keller, Pat Roberson, Marie White, Margret Wood. Wellington Senior Citizens Center

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Wellington seniors embrace Valentine social

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Wellington First Christian Church Pastor Will and Haley Grant and four of their six children pose for a family photo a few years back. Their youngest son is now 14 years old. Will Grant Collection

Wellington First Christian Church Pastor Will and Haley Grant and four of their six children pose for a family photo a few years back. Their youngest son is now 14 years old. Will Grant Collection

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Grant finds footpath to Wellington First Christian Church

Bev Odom
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
WELLINGTON – Evident in its attendance, First Christian Church (FCC) embraces the pastorship of Will Grant. He and his wife, Haley, began their service for the Collingsworth County congregation in the spring of 2024.“We are tickled to death the Lord blessed us with Will,” said Elder Danny West.
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