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Childress tomato tips the scales

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
The Red River Sun/Synghyn Beasley-VasquezChildress’ Grant Garrett, a local hobby gardener, recently harvested a one-pound pineapple tomato — a variety known for their large size, yellow-gold and red-marbled appearance and sweet, fruity flavor.

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At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Thursday, October 30, 2025
CHILDRESS — Tuesday, Oct. 21, a Cessna 172 stopped for fuel on its way from Oklahoma to El Paso.Wednesday, Oct. 22, a Challenger flew in from New York to drop off passengers before heading to Colorado; a Cessna 182 came in for fuel; and a Cessna 172, from Montana, practiced in the area.

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Memphis’ Talley to receive American FFA Degree

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
Area I Texas FFA AssociationMemphis High School’s Emma Talley is one of 45 Area I Future Farmers of America (FFA) members to have fulfilled the requirements to receive the 2025 American FFA Degree — the highest degree awarded by the National FFA Association.
The membership of the Wellington Senior Citizens Center gathers Thursday evening, Oct. 23, for its October social within the Bura Handley Community Building.

The membership of the Wellington Senior Citizens Center gathers Thursday evening, Oct. 23, for its October social within the Bura Handley Community Building.

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Wellington seniors embrace fall fellowship

Bev Odom
Thursday, October 30, 2025
WELLINGTON – For its October “Boo Bingo” social, over 30 members of Wellington Senior Citizens Center (WSCC) gathered Thursday evening, Oct. 23, at the venue within the Bura Handley Community Building.

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Childress Meals on Wheels hosts Driver Appreciation Dinner

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
Childress Meals on WheelsChildress Meals on Wheels hosts a Driver Appreciation Dinner Tuesday, Oct. 21 — a thank you to the route drivers who helped serve 14,614 meals from September 2024-August 2025, volunteering 1,627 driving hours.

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Collingsworth Chamber to conduct Awards Banquet

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Collingsworth County Chamber of CommerceFeaturing keynote speaker James Decker, of Stamford, the Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will host its 2025 Chamber Awards Banquet at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8.

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Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals and Senior Community Café Menu

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
Monday, Nov. 3Layered Enchiladas, Charro Beans, Tossed Salad, Yogurt Parfait, Milk.Tuesday, Nov. 4Chicken Fried Rice, Oriental Blend Veggies, Egg Roll, Fruit Salad, Vanilla Wafers, Milk.Wednesday, Nov. 5Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Fried Okra, Roll, Apricots, Milk.Thursday, Nov.
The Rocket Regiment enters the field for its performance at the UIL Region 1 Marching Contest Saturday, Oct. 18 at Dick Bivins Stadium in Amarillo, earning an overall Division 2 rating.

The Rocket Regiment enters the field for its performance at the UIL Region 1 Marching Contest Saturday, Oct. 18 at Dick Bivins Stadium in Amarillo, earning an overall Division 2 rating.

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Rocket Regiment performs ‘Metal-Strike’ contest show

Bev Odom
Thursday, October 30, 2025
WELLINGTON – As Rocket Regiment Director Matthew Newsom’s first contest as head director is in the books, Wellington High School (WHS) Principal Jermaine Cantu commented that the future is bright for Wellington’s band program.
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