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Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Jail book in:0 Jail book out:1 Jail population:6 Deputy civil papers served:0 Constable civil papers served:0NOTICE: The Collingsworth County Commissioners Court lifted the burn ban at its Monday, April 14 meeting.
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Vice President of Public Relations Kimi Ward, a Childress High School senior, gives her senior speech during the Childress FCCLA Chapter-in-Review Banquet Tuesday, May 6 at the Mashburn Event Center. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Vice President of Public Relations Kimi Ward, a Childress High School senior, gives her senior speech during the Childress FCCLA Chapter-in-Review Banquet Tuesday, May 6 at the Mashburn Event Center. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Childress FCCLA recaps successful year at Chapter-in-Review Banquet

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, May 15, 2025
CHILDRESS — Childress High School (CHS) Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter members recapped a successful year at the 2024-2025 Chapter-in-Review Banquet Tuesday, May 6 at the Mashburn Event Center, recognizing Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) competitors,...
Attendees gather for barbecue hamburgers, including baked beans and iced tea, at the 69th Annual Memphis Lions Club Park Opener Friday, May 9 at Memphis City Park. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Attendees gather for barbecue hamburgers, including baked beans and iced tea, at the 69th Annual Memphis Lions Club Park Opener Friday, May 9 at Memphis City Park. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

69th Annual Memphis Lions Club Park Opener a ‘success’

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, May 15, 2025
MEMPHIS — Rain didn’t dampen the mood at the 69th Annual Memphis Lions Club Park Opener Friday, May 9 at Memphis City Park.In fact, despite the weather, dozens lined up at 6 p.m. for barbecue hamburgers, including baked beans and iced tea—all prepared and served by the Memphis Lions Club.
City of Childress Attorney Steve Bird swears in Alderpersons Ronnie Shoffner, Place 3, C.T. Taylor, Place 2, and Gary Clark, Place 1, Monday, May 11 in the City of Childress Council Chambers. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

City of Childress Attorney Steve Bird swears in Alderpersons Ronnie Shoffner, Place 3, C.T. Taylor, Place 2, and Gary Clark, Place 1, Monday, May 11 in the City of Childress Council Chambers. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Childress City Council canvasses General Election, discuss drought restrictions

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, May 15, 2025
CHILDRESS — Meeting Monday, May 11, the City of Childress City Council canvassed the recent General Election, held Saturday, May 3, as well as discussed drought conditions Voters selected incumbents Gary Clark, Alderperson Place 1, C.T.
On their way to their kindergarten graduation, Kacy Cabbell’s Wellington Elementary School students admire the yardcard sign in their honor. From left: Jonah Akemon, Jayden Alvarado, Drake Barlow, Dallas Castor, Kenleigh Cummings, Yahir Estrada, Diego Gonzales, Andrew Hughs, Alias Jones, Brantley Kemp, Blake Lemons, Ezekiel Rivera, Evelyn Sanchez, Whitney Souder. Wellington Elementary Sparklers

On their way to their kindergarten graduation, Kacy Cabbell’s Wellington Elementary School students admire the yardcard sign in their honor. From left: Jonah Akemon, Jayden Alvarado, Drake Barlow, Dallas Castor, Kenleigh Cummings, Yahir Estrada, Diego Gonzales, Andrew Hughs, Alias Jones, Brantley Kemp, Blake Lemons, Ezekiel Rivera, Evelyn Sanchez, Whitney Souder. Wellington Elementary Sparklers

Hello, first grade: Wellington Elementary School graduates 41 kindergarten students

Bev Odom
Thursday, May 15, 2025
WELLINGTON – While anticipation mounted for family and friends, 41 Wellington Elementary School (WES) kindergarten students crossed the expansive gymnasium, stopping at center stage, to accept graduation diplomas at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 9 at the Wellington High School (WHS) gymnasium.
FRED HARDWICKE

FRED HARDWICKE

A new one… and cute!

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Lane Hardwicke was the youngest of four boys. In addition to being alphabetical with Alan, Fred and Keith, my mother said that “Lane” reminded her of her youngest sibling, my Aunt Helene.
WHS Health Science students visit Amarillo

WHS Health Science students visit Amarillo

WHS Health Science students visit Amarillo

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Accompanied by facilitator Jill Dugan, Wellington High School’s junior Health Science Theory students tour the Panhandle Area Health Education and West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) Health Science facility in downtown Amarillo on Tuesday, April 29.
CRMC celebrates Oncology Nursing Month

CRMC celebrates Oncology Nursing Month

CRMC celebrates Oncology Nursing Month

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Childress Regional Medical Center (CRMC) celebrates Oncology Nursing Month, recognized throughout the month of May by the Oncology Nursing Society.
Childress High School kinesiology students take a tour of Childress Regional Medical Center’s (CRMC) physical therapy unity, gaining insight into the medical field. Childress High School

Childress High School kinesiology students take a tour of Childress Regional Medical Center’s (CRMC) physical therapy unity, gaining insight into the medical field. Childress High School

Childress kinesiology students tour CRMC’s physical therapy unit

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Childress High School kinesiology students take a tour of Childress Regional Medical Center’s (CRMC) physical therapy unity, gaining insight into the medical field.
Childress County 4-H members compete at the Rolling Plains District 3 2024-2025 Round-Up Wednesday, April 30 in Vernon. Childress County 4-H Clubs

Childress County 4-H members compete at the Rolling Plains District 3 2024-2025 Round-Up Wednesday, April 30 in Vernon. Childress County 4-H Clubs

Childress County 4-H competes at Rolling Plains District 3 Round-Up

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, May 8, 2025
CHILDRESS — Childress County 4-H members recently competed at the Rolling Plains District 3 2024-2025 Round-Up Wednesday, April 30 in Vernon, taking multiple firstplace finishes, while contending in the Talent Show, Educational Presentations and Public Speaking.
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