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At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Thursday, February 20, 2025
CHILDRESS — Thursday, Feb. 13, a Piper Cherokee practiced in the area.Friday, Feb. 14, a Piper Saratoga came in from Sherman, and two local planes flew.Saturday, Feb.
Hallucinations, wallpaper, Wilde

Hallucinations, wallpaper, Wilde

The 501: Hallucinations, wallpaper, Wilde

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The first evening there was a blue gorilla.The next day, it was Elon Musk.A friend of mine is staying with her elderly father. He’s ill. His most interesting visitors are hallucinations.Both those personages are impressive,if a gorilla can be a personage.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Jail book in: 2 Jail book out: 2 Jail population: 7 Civil papers served: 2 Reminder: The burn ban is no longer in effect, but to report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff ’s Off ice at 806447-2588. To anonymously report crime or submit tips, call Crime Stoppers at 806-4472587.
Rural Emergency Medical Services (EMS), such as Wellington EMS, can benefit immensely from increased, sustainable state funding. “Investing in these services is not just a matter of financial responsibility; it is a matter of public safety and ensuring that every citizen, regardless of where they live, has access to emergency medical care,” wrote Farris Nation in his letter to Texas state bureaucrats. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Rural Emergency Medical Services (EMS), such as Wellington EMS, can benefit immensely from increased, sustainable state funding. “Investing in these services is not just a matter of financial responsibility; it is a matter of public safety and ensuring that every citizen, regardless of where they live, has access to emergency medical care,” wrote Farris Nation in his letter to Texas state bureaucrats. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington’s Nation lobbies for funding in support of rural Emergency Medical Services

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Special to The SunDear readers,I urge each of you to consider sending a letter to our representatives in Austin, including Senator Charles Perry, P.O. Box 12068 Capital Station, Austin, TX 78711; and Representative Ken King, Room GW.
Elli Ouellette, State Qualifier: Stinging Torments - Elli’s piece is about words that people have spoken to her, and how these words sting and leave a lasting impression on a person’s life. She also has a great fear of wasps.

Elli Ouellette, State Qualifier: Stinging Torments - Elli’s piece is about words that people have spoken to her, and how these words sting and leave a lasting impression on a person’s life. She also has a great fear of wasps.

Wellington High School artists advance to state Visual Arts Scholastic Event

Bev Odom
Thursday, February 20, 2025
AMARILLO – Seven Wellington High School art students traveled with instructor Marnie Kane to the Regional and Area Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) competition on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Arts in the Sunset Complex in Amarillo.
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Officers, including National Vice President of Public Relations Kimi Ward, a Childress High School senior, celebrate National FCCLA Week in New York City, sharing a partnership update presentation with The National Road Safety Foundation Monday, Feb. 10. Photos Courtesy of FCCLA

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Officers, including National Vice President of Public Relations Kimi Ward, a Childress High School senior, celebrate National FCCLA Week in New York City, sharing a partnership update presentation with The National Road Safety Foundation Monday, Feb. 10. Photos Courtesy of FCCLA

Childress’ Kimi Ward takes on ‘The Big Apple’ during National FCCLA Week

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, February 20, 2025
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Officers, including National Vice President of Public Relations Kimi Ward, a Childress High School senior, recently celebrated National FCCLA Week Monday, Feb. 10-Friday, Feb. 14 in New York City.
A memorial bench dedicationservice,honoring Orvilla Evans, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Memphis Housing Authority. Courtesy Photos

A memorial bench dedicationservice,honoring Orvilla Evans, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Memphis Housing Authority. Courtesy Photos

Honoring Orvilla Evans: A legacy of service and dedication

Special To The Sun
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Memphis Housing Authority to hold memorial bench dedication serviceMEMPHIS — In the hallowed halls of every old building in Memphis, wooden plaques with brass nameplates tell the tales of distinguished volunteers and elected officials whose efforts shaped the community.
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