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Take a look at the $10 Red Ticket promotion giveaway items and shop local this holiday season.

Take a look at the $10 Red Ticket promotion giveaway items and shop local this holiday season.

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Collingsworth County Chamber encourages local shopping

Bev Odom
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
WELLINGTON – The 2025 Christmas on the Bricks $10 Red Ticket sales promotion, orchestrated by Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce, kicked off at the Lighting of the Square festivities in downtown Wellington on Saturday evening, Dec. 6.
Following a search by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division, Aaron Quenton Bennett, 31, turned himself into the Childress County Sheriff’s Office. Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Following a search by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division, Aaron Quenton Bennett, 31, turned himself into the Childress County Sheriff’s Office. Texas Department of Criminal Justice

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Man wanted by TDCJ turns himself in to Childress County Sheriff’s Office

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, December 4, 2025
CHILDRESS — Following a search by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division, Aaron Quenton Bennett, 31, turned himself into the Childress County Sheriff ’s Office.Bennett, who was considered armed and dangerous, turned himself in without incident on Saturday evening, Nov.

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At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Thursday, December 4, 2025
CHILDRESS — Tuesday, Nov. 25, a Cessna 182 flew in from Decatur on business; an experimental aircraft fueled up on its way from Weatherford to Colorado; and another experimental stopped in for fuel on its way from Colorado to New Braunfels.
The Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) accepts the Texas Bluebonnet Safety Award, recognizing zero incidents in 2024. From left: The Associated General Contractors of Texas President Jeff Gibson, Childress District Safety Officer Jeremy Beck, Childress District Engineer Darwin Lankford, TxDOT Deputy Executive Director for Program Delivery Brian Barth. Texas Department of Transportaition

The Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) accepts the Texas Bluebonnet Safety Award, recognizing zero incidents in 2024. From left: The Associated General Contractors of Texas President Jeff Gibson, Childress District Safety Officer Jeremy Beck, Childress District Engineer Darwin Lankford, TxDOT Deputy Executive Director for Program Delivery Brian Barth. Texas Department of Transportaition

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TxDOT Childress District earns Texas Bluebonnet Safety Award

Special To The Sun
Thursday, December 4, 2025
CHILDRESS — The Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was recently honored with the Texas Bluebonnet Safety Award in recognition of achieving zero incidents in 2024.
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

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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

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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

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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

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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.
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