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Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors, including, from left, Yolanda Escovedo, Jacy Lampe, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Program Specialist II and Program Director David Smith, Anna Granadoz and Westin Wiebe, partake in the Friday, June 13 event as instructive program panelists. Mesquite Groundwater Conservation District

Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors, including, from left, Yolanda Escovedo, Jacy Lampe, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Program Specialist II and Program Director David Smith, Anna Granadoz and Westin Wiebe, partake in the Friday, June 13 event as instructive program panelists. Mesquite Groundwater Conservation District

Mesquite Groundwater Conservation District welcomes 4-H Water Ambassadors to Wellington

Special To The Sun
Thursday, June 19, 2025
WELLINGTON – The Mesquite Groundwater Conservation District (GCD) recently welcomed the next generation of water stewards, proudly hosting the Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors- Tier I program on Friday, June 13 at the historic Wellington Ritz Theater.

At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Thursday, June 19, 2025
CHILDRESS — Tuesday, June 10, a Bell 407 medevac helicopter dropped in for fuel, and a Cessna 182 flew in from Hereford.Wednesday, June 11, a Cirrus diverted due to weather on its way to Amarillo, and two military Blackhawks landed for fuel.
The City of Childress reminds the public that swimming or jumping in Fair Park Lake — or any body of water on city property — is prohibited. The city issued the reminder Friday, June 13, after it was reported that several children were seen swimming in Fair Park Lake, as well as jumping off Timber Bridge. For more information regarding park regulations, contact Childress City Hall at 940-937-3683. The Red River Sun

The City of Childress reminds the public that swimming or jumping in Fair Park Lake — or any body of water on city property — is prohibited. The city issued the reminder Friday, June 13, after it was reported that several children were seen swimming in Fair Park Lake, as well as jumping off Timber Bridge. For more information regarding park regulations, contact Childress City Hall at 940-937-3683. The Red River Sun

Swimming prohibited at Fair Park Lake

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The City of Childress reminds the public that swimming or jumping in Fair Park Lake — or any body of water on city property — is prohibited.
WOCI jumps into summer session

WOCI jumps into summer session

WOCI jumps into summer session

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
In its 30th year of operation, students in Wellington Opportunity Center, Inc.’s (WOCI) free six-week summer session head to the Ritz Theatre’s Monday matinee on June 16, the second week of the summer session. Youth entering first-sixth grade are invited to participate from 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Memphis’ Heritage Hall Museum recently updated its hours, according to Heritage Hall Museum Director Kim Taylor. The museum, located at 101 S. 6th St., will now be open from 1-5 p.m. every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and third Saturday. Memphis Chamber of Commerce

Memphis’ Heritage Hall Museum recently updated its hours, according to Heritage Hall Museum Director Kim Taylor. The museum, located at 101 S. 6th St., will now be open from 1-5 p.m. every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and third Saturday. Memphis Chamber of Commerce

Hertiage Hall Museum updates hours

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Memphis’ Heritage Hall Museum recently updated its hours, according to Heritage Hall Museum Director Kim Taylor. The museum, located at 101 S. 6th St., will now be open from 1-5 p.m. every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and third Saturday.
Childress Public Library hosts an Open House, celebrating 50 years at the library’s current location, 117 Ave. B NE, Monday, June 2. Ready to greet guests are, from right, Childress Public Library Librarian Summer Tropser, Angie Husband and Sarah Burton. Grace Holman

Childress Public Library hosts an Open House, celebrating 50 years at the library’s current location, 117 Ave. B NE, Monday, June 2. Ready to greet guests are, from right, Childress Public Library Librarian Summer Tropser, Angie Husband and Sarah Burton. Grace Holman

Childress Public Library celebrates 50 years at current location

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Childress Public Library hosts an Open House, celebrating 50 years at the library’s current location, 117 Ave. B NE, Monday, June 2. Ready to greet guests are, from right, Childress Public Library Librarian Summer Tropser, Angie Husband and Sarah Burton.
Eighth-grade Firecrackers

Eighth-grade Firecrackers

WJHS Student Council hosts end-of-year dance

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade Firecrackers gather in the commons for a recent end-of-school-year dance, hosted by the Wellington Junior High School Student Council. Students expressed their appreciation to the party hosts for a fun way to wind down the 2024-2025 school year. 
Bobcat Nutrition celebrates five years

Bobcat Nutrition celebrates five years

Bobcat Nutrition celebrates five years

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Bobcat Nutrition, with the help of CTX Run Club, celebrates five years of business during Bobcat’s Birthday Bash Saturday, May 31. At the birthday bash, vendors, including Bocanegra BBQ, Get Zapped, Ink by Bri, Texas Sno and more, set up from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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