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Memphis’ Jim Stewart, left, harvests the first bale of the 2024 cotton crop ginned at Memphis Farmers Gin Cooperative, Inc. Thursday, Oct. 24. Stewart, who also serves the First Baptist Church of Memphis Minister of Music, farms cotton in the surrounding area. A graduate of Memphis High School, he attended West Texas A&M University, where he earned a Bachelor and Master of Arts in Music, which he used to teach music at Clarendon College prior to his retirement. Courtesy Photo

Memphis’ Jim Stewart, left, harvests the first bale of the 2024 cotton crop ginned at Memphis Farmers Gin Cooperative, Inc. Thursday, Oct. 24. Stewart, who also serves the First Baptist Church of Memphis Minister of Music, farms cotton in the surrounding area. A graduate of Memphis High School, he attended West Texas A&M University, where he earned a Bachelor and Master of Arts in Music, which he used to teach music at Clarendon College prior to his retirement. Courtesy Photo

Ready. Set. Winter!

Special To The Sun
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Join Atmos Energy in preparing for winterCHILDRESS — The transition from summer to cozy fall days is here,and Atmos Energy remains focused on year-round preparations for the winter heating season,providing tips to help you stay safe and conserve energy so you can be ready for winter, too.
Collingsworth County 4-Hers competed in multiple contests at the recent District 1 Roundup. Front row, from left: Noah Peters, Raylie Sims, Peyton Roberson, Briley Holton, Penny Downing, Kaizley Byers. Back row, from left: Jack Downing, Brylnn Kemp, Hazel Estrada, Ava Peters, Quinn Roberson, Sara Morris, Berkeley Ward, Blair Ward. Photos Courtesy of Collingsworth County 4-H

Collingsworth County 4-Hers competed in multiple contests at the recent District 1 Roundup. Front row, from left: Noah Peters, Raylie Sims, Peyton Roberson, Briley Holton, Penny Downing, Kaizley Byers. Back row, from left: Jack Downing, Brylnn Kemp, Hazel Estrada, Ava Peters, Quinn Roberson, Sara Morris, Berkeley Ward, Blair Ward. Photos Courtesy of Collingsworth County 4-H

Collingsworth County 4-Hers earn District Roundup honors

Bev Odom
Thursday, November 7, 2024
AMARILLO – Collingsworth County 4-H had a busy week, beginning Monday, Oct. 28 with youth competing at the Fall District 1 Roundup contests.
Partnering with Troy Medical, a leader in outpatient specialized medical care, Childress Regional Medical Center now offers neurology, rheumatology and endocrinology virtual appointments at Fox Clinic. Graphic Courtesy of CRMC

Partnering with Troy Medical, a leader in outpatient specialized medical care, Childress Regional Medical Center now offers neurology, rheumatology and endocrinology virtual appointments at Fox Clinic. Graphic Courtesy of CRMC

Troy Medical, Childress Regional Medical Center announce outpatient specialty clinic partnership at Fox Clinic

Special To The Sun
Thursday, November 7, 2024
AUSTIN — Troy Medical, a leader in outpatient specialized medical care, and Childress Regional Medical Center (CRMC) recently announced a new partnership aimed at enhancing specialized outpatient care for patients at CRMC’s outpatient clinic, Fox Clinic.
Wellington High School salutes veterans

Wellington High School salutes veterans

Wellington High School salutes veterans

Bev Odom
Thursday, November 7, 2024
WELLINGTON – Scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, Wellington High School (WHS) Student Council will present a salute to area veterans. The community is invited to join students and staff in the WHS gymnasium for the tribute.

Childress County totals nine positive rabies cases

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, November 7, 2024
CHILDRESS — Childress County now has a reported nine positive rabies cases, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).The ninth case, a skunk, located inside the city limits, which entered a yard and chased two dogs, was reported positive Thursday, Oct. 31.
Trick-or-treaters converge on Collingsworth County Courthouse square

Trick-or-treaters converge on Collingsworth County Courthouse square

Trick-or-treaters converge on Collingsworth County Courthouse square

Bev Odom
Thursday, November 7, 2024
WELLINGTON – “Thank you to our wonderful community and our sweet out-of-town neighbors who participated in a great trunk-or-treating evening,” exclaimed Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce President Karen Caldwell. “Small towns are the place to be!
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Financial Focus

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
In the popular imagination, receiving an inheritance always sounds like a good thing — after all, who doesn’t want a financial windfall? And inheritances can certainly be life-altering events. But they can cause challenges, so you’ll want to help your heirs be prepared.

At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Thursday, November 7, 2024
CHILDRESS — Wednesday, Oct. 30, a Mooney, from Port Lavaca, stopped in for fuel, and a Glasair stayed overnight.Thursday, Oct. 31, the Glasair departed for California, and a local Piper Cherokee flew.Friday, Nov. 1, a K-MAX helicopter dropped in for fuel.Sunday, Nov.
Maria Avalos, right, and Lion Noemi Pena encourage members of the Wellington Lions Club to embrace the colorful and beautiful diversity that Mexican Americans and all cultures bring to the United States. Avalos displayed kitchen items from Mexico that her mother uses daily. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Maria Avalos, right, and Lion Noemi Pena encourage members of the Wellington Lions Club to embrace the colorful and beautiful diversity that Mexican Americans and all cultures bring to the United States. Avalos displayed kitchen items from Mexico that her mother uses daily. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington Lions celebrate diverse cultures, member accomplishments

Bev Odom
Thursday, November 7, 2024
WELLINGTON – Boss Lion Margret Wood welcomed guest Maria Avalos and members to the 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21 meeting of the Wellington Lions Club in the Club Room of the Bura Handley Community Center.
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