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Jerry, Mona and Elijah Granados gather in the dining room of Mona’s Firehouse Cocina for one last time Friday afternoon, Dec. 20 on 8th St. in Wellington. The decline in her health caused the family to make the difficult decision to close the restaurant. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Jerry, Mona and Elijah Granados gather in the dining room of Mona’s Firehouse Cocina for one last time Friday afternoon, Dec. 20 on 8th St. in Wellington. The decline in her health caused the family to make the difficult decision to close the restaurant. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Mona’s Firehouse Cocina closes its doors

Bev Odom
Thursday, January 2, 2025
WELLINGTON – While Mona’s Firehouse Cocina won multiple Best of The Sun categories since 2021, owners of the popular restaurant have decided to close its doors.
Epic fail: 20 years ago

Epic fail: 20 years ago

Epic fail: 20 years ago

Fred Hardwicke
Friday, December 27, 2024
At age 6 or 7, I discovered a globe at Uncle Billy’s place in McAllen. The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans I knew, but as I rotated the globe around, I “discovered” a large ocean that I had never met before – the Indian Ocean. Fast forward to 20 years ago, and the Indian Ocean made history on Dec.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Friday, December 27, 2024
Jail book in: 2 Jail book out: 0 Jail population: 9 Civil papers served: 0Reminder: The 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 806-4472588.
Childress’ Selah Smith, a 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) National Anthem Contest winner, performed Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev. Photo by Kellie Carr-Augustyn

Childress’ Selah Smith, a 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) National Anthem Contest winner, performed Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev. Photo by Kellie Carr-Augustyn

Childress’ Selah Smith sings National Anthem at 2024 Wrangler NFR, honoring family legacy

Elizaebth Tanner
Friday, December 27, 2024
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Childress’Selah Smith, 13, recently performed the National Anthem at the 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) during Round 6 Tuesday,Dec. 10, leaving her own legacy at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev.
The 2024 Hall County Jr. Livestock Show welcomes 38 exhibitors, along with 74 animals, Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Hall County Show Barn. KKR Photography

The 2024 Hall County Jr. Livestock Show welcomes 38 exhibitors, along with 74 animals, Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Hall County Show Barn. KKR Photography

A year in review:

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, December 27, 2024
CHILDRESS — January: After 37 years in business, Jim’s Barbershop served its final clients, including Clarence Duke, who recalled receiving haircuts as a child from Jim Ellis at Judd’s Barber Shop, where Jim began his career in 1987. “Closing the shop is a bittersweet decision,” Jim said.
Members of the Wellington Volunteer Fire Department accept special awards at the recent banquet. Henry Wiebe, left, 20-Year Award; Colby Henard, “Kicking Ass” Award; Korn Wiebe, 20-Year Award; Kollin Kemp, Fireman of the Year; Dennis Peters, “Workhorse” Award; and Matt Wynn, “Brotherhood” Award. Molly Sims Photography

Members of the Wellington Volunteer Fire Department accept special awards at the recent banquet. Henry Wiebe, left, 20-Year Award; Colby Henard, “Kicking Ass” Award; Korn Wiebe, 20-Year Award; Kollin Kemp, Fireman of the Year; Dennis Peters, “Workhorse” Award; and Matt Wynn, “Brotherhood” Award. Molly Sims Photography

Wellington volunteer firemen accept 2024 distinctions

Bev Odom
Friday, December 27, 2024
WELLINGTON – The 2023-2024 officers of the Wellington Volunteer Fire Department (WVFD), including Chief Sawyer Sims, First Assistant Chief Westin Williams, Second Assistant Chief Henry Wiebe, President Benny Wiebe, Secretary Matt Orr and Treasurer Ethan Cummings, recognized members for their hard...

At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Thursday, December 19, 2024
CHILDRESS — Wednesday, Dec. 11, two military Apaches dropped in for fuel, and an Embraer Phenom flew in from Arkansas for business.Thursday, Dec. 12, a Cessna Citation dropped off passengers.Friday, Dec.
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