Memphis Market calling all vendors

The Corner 7Memphis Market, a monthly outdoor market hosted by The Corner 7, is calling interested vendors to confirm free booth space by Friday, June 23.

Fourth of July Party in the Park to welcome live music

Shelby Bocanegra The Fourth of July Party in the Park, scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday, July 4 at Fair Park, just got even better. This year, the Fourth of July Party in the Park will welcome live music, beginning at 6 p.m., including the Huser Brothers and Ty Wellborn and the Last Stand.

TxDOT summer interns gain hands-on experience

Texas Department of TransportationChildress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) summer intern Ethan Herbstritt, an upcoming senior at Childress High School, gains hands-on experience through the district’s internship program, collecting GPS locations of utility meters...

Heritage Hall Museum updates hours

Courtesy PhotoMemphis’ 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. 

WOCI jumps into summer session

The Red River Sun/Bev OdomIn 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.

Childress, Hall County roadways undergo seal coat operations

Texas Department of TransportationThe Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation gives a sneak peek into recent seal coat operations in Hall County, which took place Friday, June 13 from FM 3517 to SH 256.

Swimming prohibited at Fair Park Lake

The Red River SunThe City of Childress reminds the public that swimming or jumping in Fair Park Lake — or any body of water on city property — is prohibited.

Collingsworth County Chamber produces Fourth of July weekend Wild & Free on 83 events

Collingsworth County Chamber of CommerceSponsored by the Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce, Wild & Free on 83 will be held Wednesday, July 3-Sunday, July 6 to coincide with the 22nd Annual Wellington Fourth of July rodeo weekend.

WISD Board of Trustees terminates agreement with MSB School Services

WELLINGTON – The Wellington Independent School District (ISD) Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, June 9 in the Superintendent’s Office.President Cody Phillips called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. with a quorum present.  Mark Lemons offered the opening prayer.

Region 16 ESC declares Wellington’s Ashmore as 2025 Superintendent of the Year

AMARILLO – Proudly announced by Region 16 Education Service Center (ESC), Kurt Ashmore, Superintendent of Wellington Independent School District (ISD) since 2015, is the 2025 Region 16 Superintendent of the Year.