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According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, a skunk, found in the 1000 block of Ave. G NW, tested positive for rabies Wednesday, March 5. The Red River Sun

According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, a skunk, found in the 1000 block of Ave. G NW, tested positive for rabies Wednesday, March 5. The Red River Sun

Childress County confirms 11th positive rabies case since outbreak

CHILDRESS — A skunk, found in the 1000 block of Ave. G NW, tested positive for rabies on Wednesday,March 5,according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

At the Childress Municipal Airport

CHILDRESS — Tuesday, Feb. 25, the single engine air tankers (SEATs) practiced, and a Cessna 182 flew in from Lubbock. Another 182 came in from Waco, and a Beechcraft King Air flew in from Dallas to drop off passengers.Wednesday, Feb. 26, a Challenger came in from New York to drop off passengers.
FRED HARDWICKE

FRED HARDWICKE

Weight loss: It’s not always good

One of several findings that might indicate cancer is weight loss. In some cases, it may be the only symptom.Cancers are known for their high metabolism, and some may affect the ordinary process of digestion in a negative way.
DAREN OVERMILLER

DAREN OVERMILLER

Chiropractic Corner

Commonly called hay fever or allergic rhinitis, a seasonal allergy is an allergic reaction to a trigger that is typically only present for part of the year, such as spring or fall. Pollen and dust spread by the wind are usually the main cause of seasonal allergies.
A $4 million bridge replacement and improvement project, located west of the Childress city limits on U.S. Hwy 287, is set to begin in late March in Childress. Photo Courtesy of the Texas Department of Transportation

A $4 million bridge replacement and improvement project, located west of the Childress city limits on U.S. Hwy 287, is set to begin in late March in Childress. Photo Courtesy of the Texas Department of Transportation

U.S. 287 bridge replacement to begin in Childress

CHILDRESS — A $4 million bridge replacement and improvement project is set to begin in late March in Childress, with Talbert Companies, LLC serving as the general contractor.The project is located on U.S. Hwy 287, west of the Childress city limits, over the BNSF railroad.