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LIFESTAR welcomes Clifton to Childress

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
LIFESTARLIFESTAR, a critical care air medical transport program, welcomes new-hire paramedic Eric Clifton, who completed his first flight Wednesday, Oct. 29 with the LIFESTAR II team in Pampa. Clifton will join the LIFESTAR IV base in Childress. 

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4-H Foodies participate in Childress County Food Show

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Childress 4-H ClubsChildress County 4-H Clover Buds, including, from left, Ruth Parker, Cayzlee Willis, Cord Seal, Charlotte Rister, Logan Keys, Gabe Whitten, Chanlee Willis, Cohen Cope, participate in the Childress County Food Show Sunday, Oct. 26 at the Fair Park City Auditorium.

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Memphis Chamber awards costume contest winners

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Memphis Chamber of CommerceTravis Baptist Church takes the adult male category, winning $50 during the Memphis Chamber of Commerce’s Costume Contest, held in conjunction with Halloween Downtown events, Saturday, Oct. 25.

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Memphis' Talley earns American FFA Degree

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Courtesy PhotosMemphis High School’s Emma Talley earns the American FFA Degree — the highest degree a student can achieve in Future Farmers of America (FFA). Talley was awarded the American FFA Degree at the 98th Annual National FFA Convention and Expo Saturday, Nov. 1 in Indianapolis, Ind. 

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Ritz Theatre presents Halloween Spooktacular

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Wellington Ritz TheatreThe Wellington Ritz Theatre hosted ghosts and goblins for its 2025 Halloween Spooktacular event, where moviegoers brought a canned food item for free entry at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27. Costume photos began at 6 p.m., and “The Addams Family” served as the feature film.
Wellington Boss Lion Lori O’Rear welcomes Glynn Moore Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6439 Quartermaster Jr. Castillo, left, and Post Commander Rodney Bishop to the Monday, Oct. 6 meeting at the Bura Handley Community Center Club Room. Housed on the first floor of the courthouse, Castillo also serves as the Collingsworth County Veterans Service Officer.

Wellington Boss Lion Lori O’Rear welcomes Glynn Moore Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6439 Quartermaster Jr. Castillo, left, and Post Commander Rodney Bishop to the Monday, Oct. 6 meeting at the Bura Handley Community Center Club Room. Housed on the first floor of the courthouse, Castillo also serves as the Collingsworth County Veterans Service Officer.

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VFW representatives visit Wellington Lions Club

Bev Odom
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
WELLINGTON – Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20 at the Bura Handley Community Center Club Room, Boss Lion Lori O’Rear welcomed guests Rodney Bishop, Jr. Castillo and Marci Peters, along with the membership.
Wheat’s Artisan Bakery welcomes new owners Myles and Dana Barfield, along with their daughters, Hailee and Destiny.

Wheat’s Artisan Bakery welcomes new owners Myles and Dana Barfield, along with their daughters, Hailee and Destiny.

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Wheat’s Artisan Bakery welcomes new ownership

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
CHILDRESS — Wheat’s Artisan Bakery is reopening under new ownership — Myles and Dana Barfield, who have fired up the brick oven along with their daughters, Hailee and Destiny. “We are honored to continue the Wheat’s legacy our community has loved for so many years,” Dana said.

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Ritz Theatre welcomes Lorri Morgan, Pam Tillis

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Wellington Ritz TheatreSet for 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 at the Wellington Ritz Theatre, tickets are on sale for $65 as Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis take the stage for their highly successful Grits and Glamour Tour.
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