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WELLINGTON – Traveling from the small community of Serbin, then south 60 miles to Schulenburg, and points in between the Texas Hill Country, Pat Barnett, with Adelle Barnett, Lion Linda Powell and Carol Baker, of Waco, experienced the Painted Churches of Texas tour in October 2023.

CHILDRESS — Light was recently shed on the mystique of February – the month of romance – at the meeting of the Childress Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) at the Shady Grove Apartments meeting room. According to speaker and DKG member Phyllis Preston, the tradition of February being the month of romance is shrouded in mystery but has history in both ancient Rome and Christian traditions.

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CHILDRESS — Childress ATV and Moto Park ATV Superintendent Troy Casey recently announced early closure of the park during Red Flag Warnings, a decision spurred by the recent fires sweeping the Texas Panhandle, including one fire which broke out in the park.

CHILDRESS — The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Childress County will hold a Texas Community Futures Forum, an open public discussion with county agencies and residents to address community concerns, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 at the South Plains Electric Cooperative meeting room, located at 1900 Ave. C NW.

CHILDRESS — Seven Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Childress District employees were recently recognized for their years of service to the district and state. Childress Area Office Inspector Bill Thompson was recognized for 25 years of service.

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