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One of Texas country’s most celebrated voices, Aaron Watson, plus his son, Jake Watson, will entertain fans on the stage of the historic Wellington Ritz Theatre at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 19. Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre

One of Texas country’s most celebrated voices, Aaron Watson, plus his son, Jake Watson, will entertain fans on the stage of the historic Wellington Ritz Theatre at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 19. Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre

Ritz slates Aaron Watson plus son

Bev Odom
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
WELLINGTON – Termed a rare and intimate acoustic evening filled with powerful songs, heartfelt stories and the unmistakable family bond, Aaron Watson and his son, Jake Watson, are slated to take the stage of the Wellington Ritz Theatre at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 19.
In the Childress District, Route 66, which will soon celebrate it’s 100th birthday, runs straight through Shamrock, located roughly 56 miles from Childress, a town that became an iconic stop for travelers around the world. Texas Department of Transportation

In the Childress District, Route 66, which will soon celebrate it’s 100th birthday, runs straight through Shamrock, located roughly 56 miles from Childress, a town that became an iconic stop for travelers around the world. Texas Department of Transportation

Route 66 to celebrate 100 years

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
CHILDRESS — Route 66 will celebrate its 100th birthday this year, and the Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) wants to hear your story about The Mother Road—a historic 2,488-mile highway which runs from Chicago, Ill. To Santa Monica, Calif.
Memphis Independent School District (ISD) Superintendent William Alexander congratulates March Employee of the Month Ami Tribble, who teaches first and second-grade mathematics at Austin Elementary School. Memphis ISD

Memphis Independent School District (ISD) Superintendent William Alexander congratulates March Employee of the Month Ami Tribble, who teaches first and second-grade mathematics at Austin Elementary School. Memphis ISD

Memphis ISD announces Employees of the Month

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Members of the Collingsworth County Child Protective Services Board of Directors plan April child abuse awareness activities for Wellington Elementary School students. Front row, from left: President Cristin Davis, Secretary Phyllis Floyd, Treasurer Saunna Blacksher, Tammy Rodriguez, Jackie Johnson. Back row, from left: Eva Hamby, Donnie Carter, Maria Granados, Gina Harris, Lisa Hamby, Carol Bodine, Catrina Moody. for the campaign. Collingsworth County CPS Board

Members of the Collingsworth County Child Protective Services Board of Directors plan April child abuse awareness activities for Wellington Elementary School students. Front row, from left: President Cristin Davis, Secretary Phyllis Floyd, Treasurer Saunna Blacksher, Tammy Rodriguez, Jackie Johnson. Back row, from left: Eva Hamby, Donnie Carter, Maria Granados, Gina Harris, Lisa Hamby, Carol Bodine, Catrina Moody. for the campaign. Collingsworth County CPS Board

Collingsworth County board designates April Child Abuse Prevention promotions

Bev Odom
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
WELLINGTON – The Collingsworth County Child Welfare Board, supporting Child Protective Services (CPS), met Tuesday, March 24 at the Church of Christ Fellowship Hall. While President Cristin Davis presided, the board planned activities for National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Geometry and sewing go hand-in-hand. Memphis Independent School District (ISD) students create pillows using geometric shapes. Memphis ISD

Geometry and sewing go hand-in-hand. Memphis Independent School District (ISD) students create pillows using geometric shapes. Memphis ISD

Memphis students get crafty

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Monson Music Studio student Kinzlee Willis performs the National Anthem during the 3rd Annual Childress Little League Opening Day Fest, which included a vendor market, followed by the first games of the season, Saturday, March 26 at Rock Field. Monson Music Studio

Monson Music Studio student Kinzlee Willis performs the National Anthem during the 3rd Annual Childress Little League Opening Day Fest, which included a vendor market, followed by the first games of the season, Saturday, March 26 at Rock Field. Monson Music Studio

Willis performs at Little League Opening Day Fest

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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