In March, the Childress Bobcats, including Jesus Jalomo (23), Scout Smith (20), student athletic trainer Rebekkah Guzman, Isaiah Jalomo, coach Wayne Parker, Billy Moore (13) and coach Caleb Tucker, celebrated a historical season, advancing to the state championship for the first time since 1944. Photo by Robbie Rakestraw
Diane Mashburn accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award, given to her and her husband, Charles “Charlie” Mashburn, from Larry Johnson during the Childress Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet in January. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner
In February, Childress Junior High School (CJHS) Principal Marsha Meacham announced her retirement following a combined 35 years in education – 21 of which she spent as CJHS Principal. Photo Courtesy of Childress ISD
The Vest family, including co-owners Vandon and Soni Vest and their son, Volan, welcomed guests to try 26 flavors of world-famous iced tea at HTeaO’s Childress location, which opened in March. Photo Courtesy of HTeaO
In April, June Harrison was crowned the 2023 Old Settlers Queen. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner
The 51st Annual Bob Wills Day, held in May, attracted over 7,000 individuals to Turkey. Photo Courtesy of Bob Wills Day
Only a few days after receiving his new kidney in June, five-year-old Clive William Downing plays on his iPad at the Dallas hospital. Courtesy Photo
Bob Owens greets car enthusiasts as they gather at the historic Wellington Ritz Theatre in July. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner
In August, Wade Williams accepted the 2023 Rocket House Wall of Honor merit form Renee Hanna and Jermaine Cantu. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom
Childress Regional Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Holly Holcomb and Diane Mashburn pause for a photo following the groundbreaking on the Charlie and Diane Mashburn Infusion Center in September.
Joined by his family, including wife Lori Rabe and sons Max and Drake Rabe, Dale Rabe, Jr. is sworn into the 100th Judicial District Court by the Honorable Stuart Messer in October. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner
The House of Beauty’s Sandra Motsenbocker, Jackie Pratt, Alta Porter and Dorothy Massey prepare to close in November after 49 years of patronage. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom
Tell’s Colee Cox, 16, takes home the 19-and-under girls breakaway roping championship at the Junior World Finals, held in December. Courtesy Photo
A year in review: Top news stories of 2023 month-by-month
CHILDRESS — January: Hundreds of area youth competed in local livestock shows,including the Childress County Youth Project Show (CCYPS), Collingsworth County Livestock Show (CCLS) and Hall County Jr. Livestock Show. “I measure our success by the support from the community, and I would say we had a very successful show,” CCYPS President Matt Stone said. “The support for our county...
