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Wellington High School sophomore Elli Ouellette receives the prestigious Gold Seal at the State Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) in San Marcos with her piece, Stinging Torments, which reflects the stinging impact of words that people have spoken to her. She also has a great fear of wasps. Wellington High School

Wellington High School sophomore Elli Ouellette receives the prestigious Gold Seal at the State Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) in San Marcos with her piece, Stinging Torments, which reflects the stinging impact of words that people have spoken to her. She also has a great fear of wasps. Wellington High School

Wellington’s Ouellette earns prestigious Gold Seal at state VASE

Bev Odom
Thursday, May 8, 2025
SAN MARCOS – Placing in the top 7% of over 32,000 art entries statewide, Wellington High School (WHS) sophomore Elli Ouellette earned a prestigious Gold Seal for her outstanding artwork—recognized as one of the best in Texas.
City of Memphis Mayor Joe Davis serves as the emcee of the Memphis Lions Club 68th Annual Park Opener. This year’s park opener will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, May 9 at the Memphis City Park. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

City of Memphis Mayor Joe Davis serves as the emcee of the Memphis Lions Club 68th Annual Park Opener. This year’s park opener will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, May 9 at the Memphis City Park. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Memphis Lions Club 69th Annual Park Opener this Friday

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, May 8, 2025
MEMPHIS — The Memphis Lions Club will host the 69th Annual Park Opener at 6 p.m.Friday,May 9 at the Memphis City Park.At the event, the Lions will serve barbecue hamburgers, ranch-style beans and iced tea.During the meal, beginning at 6:30 p.m., the Memphis Cyclone Band will perform.
Childress Ministerial Alliance celebrates National Day of Prayer

Childress Ministerial Alliance celebrates National Day of Prayer

Childress Ministerial Alliance celebrates National Day of Prayer

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
The Childress Ministerial Alliance celebrates National Day of Prayer, an annual day of observance designated by the United States Congress, Thursday, May 1 on the Childress County Courthouse lawn, inviting “prayer warriors” to join for hotdogs, grilled by the Childress Fire Department, as well as...
Texas A&M AgriLife to host farmers market crash course in Childress

Texas A&M AgriLife to host farmers market crash course in Childress

Texas A&M AgriLife to host farmers market crash course in Childress

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Childress and Hardeman Counties are teaming up to host a farmers market crash course, “Farmer’s Markets: Becoming a Vendor,” at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 22 at the Mashburn Event Center in Childress.
Wellington Lions accept $5,000 Senior Snack Pack grant

Wellington Lions accept $5,000 Senior Snack Pack grant

Wellington Lions accept $5,000 Senior Snack Pack grant

Bev Odom
Thursday, May 8, 2025
WELLINGTON – Formed by and for the Lions Clubs of Texas, the Texas Lions Foundation (TLF) provides grants for humanitarian services and disaster relief purposes. Lion Steve Wiegand, secretary of the TLF and a member of the Amarillo North Lions Club, served as guest speaker at the 6:30 p.m.
Happy State Bank’s Memphis Branch bids farewell to Branch Lending and Operations Manager Colleen Owens, right, during a going-away party Wednesday, April 30. Memphis Chamber of Commerce

Happy State Bank’s Memphis Branch bids farewell to Branch Lending and Operations Manager Colleen Owens, right, during a going-away party Wednesday, April 30. Memphis Chamber of Commerce

Happy State Bank bids farewell to Colleen Owens

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Happy State Bank’s Memphis Branch bids farewell to Branch Lending and Operations Manager Colleen Owens, right, during a going-away party Wednesday, April 30.
On Thursday, April 10, members of Collingsworth County 4-H traveled to Amarillo for the Working Ranch Cowboy Association (WRCA) Invitational Plant I.D. contest. For this event, all ages compete together, noted Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Collingsworth County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent Kenny Patterson. The team of Quinn Roberson, left, Brylnn Kemp and Berkeley Ward earned second place. Additionally, Roberson received second-high individual. Collingsworth County AgriLife Extension

On Thursday, April 10, members of Collingsworth County 4-H traveled to Amarillo for the Working Ranch Cowboy Association (WRCA) Invitational Plant I.D. contest. For this event, all ages compete together, noted Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Collingsworth County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent Kenny Patterson. The team of Quinn Roberson, left, Brylnn Kemp and Berkeley Ward earned second place. Additionally, Roberson received second-high individual. Collingsworth County AgriLife Extension

Collingsworth 4-H polishes plant ID skills

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
On Thursday, April 10, members of Collingsworth County 4-H traveled to Amarillo for the Working Ranch Cowboy Association (WRCA) Invitational Plant I.D. contest.
Wellington’s Field earns top welding certification contest

Wellington’s Field earns top welding certification contest

Wellington’s Field earns top welding certification contest

Bev Odom
Thursday, May 8, 2025
WICHITA FALLS – Fifteen Wellington High School (WHS) students benefited from the 7th Annual Wichita Falls Weld-Off and Welding Certifications event held Thursday, April 17 at Wichita Falls Independent School District Carrer Education Center.
Leo Club assists Wellington Lions Club with packaging eyeglasses

Leo Club assists Wellington Lions Club with packaging eyeglasses

Leo Club assists Wellington Lions Club with packaging eyeglasses

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
On Thursday afternoon, April 24, Leo Club members, including Bailey Stegall, Christell Melendez, Ava Garcia, Rylyn Colson and Garrett Thomas, sorted and packaged 360 pairs of donated eyeglasses for shipment to Texas Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center in Midland.
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