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The crowd waits in anticipation for the winners of Wellington Volunteer Fire Department’s Third Annual Varmint Hunt fundraiser to be announced.

The crowd waits in anticipation for the winners of Wellington Volunteer Fire Department’s Third Annual Varmint Hunt fundraiser to be announced.

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Wellington Volunteer Fire Department Third Annual Varmint Hunt deemed a success with 32 team entries

Shauna Salinas
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
WELLINGTON – The Wellington Volunteer Fire Department (WVFD) kicked off its 2026 Varmint Hunt with check-in at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, followed by weigh-in at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11. Each two-four-man team paid an entry fee of $400.
The Red River Sun staff enjoyed a tour of Community Printers, located in Shamrock, last Wednesday, Jan. 21, where about 30 area newspapers are printed. The staff observed and learned more about the entire newspaper production process, from platemaking through offset printing. From left: Circulation Director Synghyn Beasley-Vasquez, reporter Shauna Salinas, Managing Editor Elizabeth Tanner, Advertising Manager Tara Allred, Publisher Roger Estlack, Assistant Editor Bev Odom.

The Red River Sun staff enjoyed a tour of Community Printers, located in Shamrock, last Wednesday, Jan. 21, where about 30 area newspapers are printed. The staff observed and learned more about the entire newspaper production process, from platemaking through offset printing. From left: Circulation Director Synghyn Beasley-Vasquez, reporter Shauna Salinas, Managing Editor Elizabeth Tanner, Advertising Manager Tara Allred, Publisher Roger Estlack, Assistant Editor Bev Odom.

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Sun crew takes field trip

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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Walking in a winter wonderland

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The South Plains, Rolling Plains and far Southern Texas Panhandle, including Childress, Collingsworth and Hall counties, received inches of snow Friday night, Jan. 23 through Saturday evening, Jan. 24, thanks to Winter Storm Fern. According to Storm Search 7, Wellington totaled 6.

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Mailing of voter registration certificates delayed

Elizaebth Tanner
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
CHILDRESS — The Childress County Elections Department, along with counties across the state, are diligently working with the Texas Secretary of State’s Office to mail out renewal voter registration certificates for 2026-2027, Childress County Election Administrator Jennifer Jones said.
The Ellison Park Working Group convenes Thursday afternoon, Jan. 15 in anticipation of receiving approval of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department matching grant of almost $609,000 for a total of over $1.2 M to fund the renovation of Ellison Park. From left, Nancy Harris, Jeff Thomas, Karen Caldwell, Neal Odom, Lisa Manuel, Margret Wood. Not pictured: Kurt Ashmore, Chuck Darter, Jonathan Killian, Ashley Lemons, Justin Mixon, Lori O’Rear, Cecilia Orozco, Clint Thomas.

The Ellison Park Working Group convenes Thursday afternoon, Jan. 15 in anticipation of receiving approval of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department matching grant of almost $609,000 for a total of over $1.2 M to fund the renovation of Ellison Park. From left, Nancy Harris, Jeff Thomas, Karen Caldwell, Neal Odom, Lisa Manuel, Margret Wood. Not pictured: Kurt Ashmore, Chuck Darter, Jonathan Killian, Ashley Lemons, Justin Mixon, Lori O’Rear, Cecilia Orozco, Clint Thomas.

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Texas Parks & Wildlife Department approves matching grant for renovation of Wellington’s Ellison Park

Bev Odom
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
WELLINGTON – “The Ellison Park Working Group is very excited to announce that on Thursday, Jan. 22, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) officially awarded a matching grant of $608,966 for the renovation of Ellison Park,” exclaimed committee chairman Neal Odom.
A traffic stop led to the arrest of two individuals Friday, Jan. 23 in Childress.

A traffic stop led to the arrest of two individuals Friday, Jan. 23 in Childress.

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Childress traffic stop leads to arrests for evading, possession of marijuana

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
CHILDRESS — A traffic stop led to the arrest of two individuals Friday, Jan. 23 in Childress. According to the Childress Police Department, Childress Police Department Sergeant Timothy Pyle conducted a traffic stop in the parking lot of Ten Nails.
Chief Nursing Officer Kelli Killian, Registered Nurse, fulfills a vital leadership role at Collingsworth General Hospital to receive the 2025 STAR (Service, Teamwork, Attitude and Results) Employee of the Year.

Chief Nursing Officer Kelli Killian, Registered Nurse, fulfills a vital leadership role at Collingsworth General Hospital to receive the 2025 STAR (Service, Teamwork, Attitude and Results) Employee of the Year.

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Killian makes impact as 2025 CGH STAR Employee of the Year

Bev Odom
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
WELLINGTON – Collingsworth General Hospital (CGH) is proud to recognize Kelli Killian as its 2025 STAR (Service, Teamwork, Attitude and Results) Employee of the Year, honoring her exceptional leadership skills, dedication to her profession and positive influence across the hospital and community.
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