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Monday,Jan.13Breakfast: Breakfast Cookie with Yogurt or Cereal with Toast, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.Lunch: Breaded Chicken Drumstick, Biscuit, Mashed Potatoes, Garden Salad, Fruit, Milk.Tuesday, Jan.
Wellington Volunteer Fire Department slates varmint hunt,bucket raffle fundraisers

Wellington Volunteer Fire Department slates varmint hunt,bucket raffle fundraisers

Wellington Volunteer Fire Department slates varmint hunt,bucket raffle fundraisers

Wellington Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) announces its Second Annual Varmint Hunt and Bucket Raffle fundraisers, set for Saturday, Jan. 11 and Sunday, Jan. 12. The varmint hunt spans 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11-1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12. Entry fee is $300 for a two- to four-man team.

At the Childress Municipal Airport

CHILDRESS — Wednesday, Dec. 18, a Cessna 182, from Decatur, flew in on business, a local Beechcraft King Air departed and a Cessna 172 stopped in for fuel.Thursday,Dec.
Managing Fear

Managing Fear

Managing Fear

Many people underestimate the impact that mental illness can have on an individual or family. It can be difficult to admit that you have a mental health problem in your life.
Risk: It’s a part of life

Risk: It’s a part of life

Risk: It’s a part of life

My wife and I agreed that we need to listen to God and listen to each other. Somehow, 10 years ago, right after a December medical meeting in San Antonio, that led to a trip up to Parker County to look at two properties. Bizarre!
Collingsworth County 4-Hers sing at Parkview Manor, Wellington Care Center

Collingsworth County 4-Hers sing at Parkview Manor, Wellington Care Center

Collingsworth County 4-Hers sing at Parkview Manor, Wellington Care Center

Collingsworth County 4-Hers convened at the courthouse for their annual evening of Christmas caroling Thursday, Dec. 12. Youth loaded on trailers for the journey to Wellington Care Center and Parkview Manor Assisted Living. Residents listened intently for their favorite holiday tunes.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

Jail book in: 1 Jail book out: 3 Jail population: 9 Civil papers served: 1Reminder: Collingsworth County Commissioners Court reinstated the burn ban at its Monday, Aug. 26 special meeting. To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806-447-2588.
Last month, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) launched a public safety announcement (PSA) video reviewing changes to vehicle inspections. The video, available in English and Spanish, can be viewed by visiting dps.texas.gov. Texas Department of Public Safety

Last month, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) launched a public safety announcement (PSA) video reviewing changes to vehicle inspections. The video, available in English and Spanish, can be viewed by visiting dps.texas.gov. Texas Department of Public Safety

Texas Vehicle Safety Inspection Program changes now in effect

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans that changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program are now in effect.These changes—which took effect on Jan. 1, 2025, and eliminate many vehicle safety inspections— are due to House Bill 3297.
Childress County Christmas Sharing Board Members Raenell Smith, left, and Haley Richardson, right, prepare for the 2024 holiday season, which met the needs of 50 families, 96 children, 18 high-school students and 47 elderly and disabled, as well as Childress Healthcare Center and Cottage Village Assisted Living residents. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Childress County Christmas Sharing Board Members Raenell Smith, left, and Haley Richardson, right, prepare for the 2024 holiday season, which met the needs of 50 families, 96 children, 18 high-school students and 47 elderly and disabled, as well as Childress Healthcare Center and Cottage Village Assisted Living residents. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Childress County Christmas Sharing meets needs of hundreds during holiday season

CHILDRESS — Thanks to generous donors,Childress County Christmas Sharing (CCCS) warmed the hearts and homes of hundreds this holiday season, meeting the needs of 50 families, 96 children, 18 high-school students and 47 elderly and disabled, as well as Childress Healthcare Center and Cottage Village...