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New and lightly used coats can be dropped off at any Childress County Christmas Sharing Winter Coat Drive donation box, including Childress Elementary School, Childress Junior High School, Childress High School, Childress Chamber of Commerce, Childress Regional Medical Center, Childress Church of Christ, Childress Methodist Church, Calvary Baptist Church, First Baptist Church and Walmart, through Friday, Nov. 11. Graphic Courtesy of Childress County Christmas Sharing

New and lightly used coats can be dropped off at any Childress County Christmas Sharing Winter Coat Drive donation box, including Childress Elementary School, Childress Junior High School, Childress High School, Childress Chamber of Commerce, Childress Regional Medical Center, Childress Church of Christ, Childress Methodist Church, Calvary Baptist Church, First Baptist Church and Walmart, through Friday, Nov. 11. Graphic Courtesy of Childress County Christmas Sharing

We’ve moved: The Red River Sun relocates

Staff Reports
Thursday, November 7, 2024
CHILDRESS — Following over a year at Hotel Childress, The Red River Sun has returned to its former home, The Childress Index, located at 226 N. Main St.“We’ve enjoyed every second at Hotel Childress,” The Red River Sun Managing Editor ElizabethTanner said.
Childress County Christmas Sharing, including board members Raenell Smith, left, and Haley Richardson, right, will begin accepting applications for the 2024 holiday season Thursday, Nov. 14. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Childress County Christmas Sharing, including board members Raenell Smith, left, and Haley Richardson, right, will begin accepting applications for the 2024 holiday season Thursday, Nov. 14. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Childress County Christmas Sharing accepting coat donations, applications as holiday season approaches

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, November 7, 2024
CHILDRESS — With Christmas right around the corner, Childress County Christmas Sharing (CCCS) is accepting coat donations, as well as applications, for the 2024 holiday season.“We will begin accepting applications from families who need assistance during the holiday season from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lotsa journals, one pink fiddle

Lotsa journals, one pink fiddle

Lotsa journals, one pink fiddle

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
If you want to be different, walk around making notes in a journal, preferably in cursive, with a pen or pencil.I’m looking back over a week at a Cajun music camp. I went to learn Cajun fiddle and didn’t. But there’s hope.Things traditional prevailed.
Angel’s Subs & Sweets and Brothers-Sisters of our Military Adventures team up on Fridays to give away a free lunch gift certificate to Wellington High School (WHS) students. The name of every WHS student is put into the drawing. The sixth-round winners include Hayes Carter, left, Maggie Tillman, Carter Ouellette and RJ Granadoz. Photos Courtesy of Wellington High School

Angel’s Subs & Sweets and Brothers-Sisters of our Military Adventures team up on Fridays to give away a free lunch gift certificate to Wellington High School (WHS) students. The name of every WHS student is put into the drawing. The sixth-round winners include Hayes Carter, left, Maggie Tillman, Carter Ouellette and RJ Granadoz. Photos Courtesy of Wellington High School

Wellington High School students accept complimentary lunch gift certificates

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Angel’s Subs & Sweets and Brothers-Sisters of our Military Adventures team up on Fridays to give away a free lunch gift certificate to Wellington High School (WHS) students. The name of every WHS student is put into the drawing.
Free rabies clinic vaccinates over 150 pets

Free rabies clinic vaccinates over 150 pets

Free rabies clinic vaccinates over 150 pets

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Over 150 pets are vaccinated at the City of Childress’ free rabies vaccination clinic Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Fair Park Pavillion. In attendance were Critter Care Vet Clinic’s Dr.
Wellington Lions invite all to Fiesta Pile On fundraiser

Wellington Lions invite all to Fiesta Pile On fundraiser

Wellington Lions invite all to Fiesta Pile On fundraiser

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
In a new location, Wellington Lions Club’s annual Fiesta Pile On fundraiser is from 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 in the Bura Handley Community Building, prior to senior night at the Wellington Skyrockets versus Wheeler Mustangs football game. Carry-outs will be available.
15th Annual Delbert Day Car Show welcomes classic cars, enthusiasts

15th Annual Delbert Day Car Show welcomes classic cars, enthusiasts

15th Annual Delbert Day Car Show welcomes classic cars, enthusiasts

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
The 15th Annual Delbert Day Car Show, honoring the late Delbert Wilson, welcomed dozens of classic cars and vehicles – and even more classic car enthusiasts – Saturday, Oct. 26 in front of Brown Auto Supply in downtown Childress.
Wellington Methodist Women’s 2024 quilt creation, “Women of the Bible,” graces the display window of the Collingsworth County Museum during the Wild & Free on 83 events in August. Members sold raffle tickets during the affair. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. For tickets, see Karen Caldwell at the museum or Bev Odom at “The Red River Sun” newspaper office. Tickets will also be sold during the annual bazaar fundraiser event this Saturday, Nov. 2. Courtesy Photo

Wellington Methodist Women’s 2024 quilt creation, “Women of the Bible,” graces the display window of the Collingsworth County Museum during the Wild & Free on 83 events in August. Members sold raffle tickets during the affair. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. For tickets, see Karen Caldwell at the museum or Bev Odom at “The Red River Sun” newspaper office. Tickets will also be sold during the annual bazaar fundraiser event this Saturday, Nov. 2. Courtesy Photo

Wellington Methodist Women slate quilt giveaway, bazaar fundraiser

Bev Odom
Thursday, October 31, 2024
WELLINGTON – Wellington Methodist Women present this year’s “Women of the Bible”quilt,to be given away Saturday, Nov. 2 during the annual church bazaar fundraiser. Set for 9:30 a.m.2 p.m. at the fellowship hall, the annual tradition spans since the 1950s.

At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Thursday, October 31, 2024
CHILDRESS — Tuesday, Oct. 22, a local Beechcraft Bonanza departed for Houston, and a Cessna Citation dropped off passengers on its way from Fort Worth to Houston. A Cessna Skywagon fueled up on its way from Alaska to Paris, and a Cessna 182, from Oklahoma, flew in.Wednesday, Oct.
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Saving for college? Or retirement?

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
If you’re a parent, you want to do everything you can to help your children succeed in life. Therefore, you might think that one of the best things you can do is to save for your children’s col lege educ a t ion.
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