Childress, Wellington kids named to Players to Watch

AMARILLO — Childress Bobcat and Wellington Skyrocket athletes were recently named to Press Pass Sports’ 40 Texas Panhandle and South Plains Football Players to Watch in 2026, announced on Sunday, August 16.Despite a slow start, Koen Galligan, a senior quarterback for the Bobcats, threw for 2,275...

Bobcats adapt to new temperature guidelines

CHILDRESS — Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) requires the use of Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) to monitor environmental conditions and guide activity modifications for UIL-sanctioned events, including football.“In 2023, the UIL approved WBGT...

Area athletes in running for cross country honors

AMARILLO — Childress’ Selah Smith and Wellington’s Taytum Kane are in the running for Amarillo Globe-News’ Preseason Girls Cross County Athlete of the Year.Joining a lineup of 40 Texas Panhandle runners, Smith, a sophomore, solidified her name in the books her freshman season, not only qualifying...

Childress Airport welcomes busy mix of travelers

CHILDRESS – Tuesday, August 11, A Challenger flew in from Dallas to drop off passengers, a Pilatus PC12 from Minnesota stayed overnight, a Cessna Citation came in on business, and a Gulfstream 200 flew in from Oregon to pick up passengers headed to Canada.Wednesday, August 12, A Cessna 441 from...

Collingsworth County Sheriff ’s Report

August 7 - 13Jail book in: 3 Jail book out: 2 Jail population: 11 Deputy Civil papers served: 5 Constable Civil papers served: 0 NOTICE: To report controlled burns, call the Sheriff’s Office at 806-447 2588. As of Aug. 17, 2026, Collingsworth County is under a burn ban.

MHS shifts to six man football

MEMPHIS – The Memphis High School Cyclone football program has officially canceled its standard football season due to a lack of available players for a full squad.In an update shared with fans on social media Tuesday, the school stated that the MISD is not stopping football activities altogether.

Childress, Memphis athletes honored

AMARILLO – Childress and Memphis athletes were recently named to Press Pass Sports’ 20 Texas Panhandle and South Plains High Schol Volleyball Players to Watch in 2026, rounding out the Notable Players to Watch lineup of nearly 50 area athletes.Representing the Lady Cats were Ava Everage, a senior,...

CHS hosts Meet the Bobcats August 11

CHILDRESS – Bobcat spirit was on full display Tuesday night, August 11, as parents, fans, and community members gathered to welcome the student-athletes who will represent Childress in the year ahead.The evening opened with the Bobcat Cheerleaders performing “CATS”, followed by a few cheers that...