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Man arrested for arson near Childress High School

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, February 14, 2025
CHILDRESS — The Childress Police Department arrested a man near Childress High School Thursday, Feb. 6.Joseph Taylor, 33, was arrested at 8:15 a.m. for arson and disorderly conduct, according to Childress Police Department intake records.
Katelynn Molina, Wellington Elementary School fourth-grade teacher, congratulates her students for their December District UIL Academic Meet achievements. From left: Molina, Briley Holton, Peyton Roberson, Raylie Sims, Piper Barnes, Alaeja Archie and Callahan Cantu. Photos Courtesy of Wellington Elementary School

Katelynn Molina, Wellington Elementary School fourth-grade teacher, congratulates her students for their December District UIL Academic Meet achievements. From left: Molina, Briley Holton, Peyton Roberson, Raylie Sims, Piper Barnes, Alaeja Archie and Callahan Cantu. Photos Courtesy of Wellington Elementary School

Wellington Elementary School Sparklers achieve three-peat District UIL Academic Meet championship

Bev Odom And Shauna Salinas
Friday, February 14, 2025
WELLINGTON – Sparklers took center stage to celebrate their 2024 University Interscholastic League District 2-AA Academic Meet championship at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 in the Wellington Elementary School cafeteria.

Childress County Commissioners accept roofing bid

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, February 14, 2025
CHILDRESS — The Childress County Commissioners Court accepted a roofing bid for the repair of the Childress County Courthouse, Childress Law Enforcement Center and Childress Public Library roofs, during a recent regular meeting Monday, Feb. 10.

At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Friday, February 7, 2025
CHILDRESS — Wednesday, Jan. 29, a Challenger flew in from New Jersey, dropped off passengers and stayed overnight.Thursday, Jan. 30, the Challenger fueled up and departed for Houston, a local Mooney returned and another Mooney stopped for fuel on its way from Colorado to Gilmer.Friday, Jan.
21 mental health facts that can help someone you know

21 mental health facts that can help someone you know

21 mental health facts that can help someone you know

Stanley Popovich
Friday, February 7, 2025
I dealt with fear and anxiety for over 20 years, and there are 21 facts that I discovered during my mental health struggles that can help anyone who struggles with fear and anxiety.Knowing these important mental health facts can save someone you know a lot of time and money in the long run. 1.
Competition: It’s a good thing

Competition: It’s a good thing

Competition: It’s a good thing

Fred Hardwicke
Friday, February 7, 2025
Watermelons. Bluebonnets. Photography awards. These are three things that never entered my mind as I moved to Childress.For the fourth year in a row, I submitted some cellphone photos in the Childress County Heritage Museum’s Annual Photography Contest.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Friday, February 7, 2025
Jail book in:2 Jail book out:1 Jail population:8 Civil papers served:0Reminder: The burn ban, reinstated in August 2024 by the Collingsworth County Commissioners Court,remains in effect. To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806447-2588.
JanetWord,formerChildress Elementary School Principal, receives the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2024 Childress Chamber of Commerce Banquet Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Mashburn Event Center. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

JanetWord,formerChildress Elementary School Principal, receives the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2024 Childress Chamber of Commerce Banquet Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Mashburn Event Center. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Janet Word receives Lifetime Achievement Award at annual Childress Chamber of Commerce Banquet

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, February 7, 2025
CHILDRESS — Janet Word received the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Childress Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Susan Leary, at the 2024 Childress Chamber of Commerce Banquet Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Mashburn Event Center.
Mixon to take on role as new Wellington City Manager

Mixon to take on role as new Wellington City Manager

Mixon to take on role as new Wellington City Manager

Bev Odom
Friday, February 7, 2025
WELLINGTON – “I’ve never wanted to leave the school, and I’ve really enjoyed my time here, but I feel God is leading me to this opportunity, and I’m looking forward to it,” said Justin Mixon.
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