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STS Summertide Jr. Championship entries are open through Monday, Aug. 12 on the NEXTGEN App. A Junior World Finals, Hooey Junior Patriot and The American Rodeo qualifier, the STS Summertide Jr. Championships will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18 at the Mashburn Event Center and Arena in Childress. For more information, call 806-204-0538, email stsjrchampionship@gmail.com or visit mashburneventcenter.com. Graphic Courtesy of STS Jr. Championship

STS Summertide Jr. Championship entries are open through Monday, Aug. 12 on the NEXTGEN App. A Junior World Finals, Hooey Junior Patriot and The American Rodeo qualifier, the STS Summertide Jr. Championships will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18 at the Mashburn Event Center and Arena in Childress. For more information, call 806-204-0538, email stsjrchampionship@gmail.com or visit mashburneventcenter.com. Graphic Courtesy of STS Jr. Championship

STS Summertide Jr. Championship entries open

STS Summertide Jr. Championship entries are open through Monday, Aug. 12 on the NEXTGEN App. A Junior World Finals, Hooey Junior Patriot and The American Rodeo qualifier, the STS Summertide Jr. Championships will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug.
Childress Farmers Market hits the bricks

Childress Farmers Market hits the bricks

Childress Farmers Market hits the bricks

Childress Farmers Market vendors, including Crystal’s Fried Pies, Hometown Gem Soaps, Shadlikah Apothecary and more, hit the bricks of Commerce St. Saturday, Aug. 3. The next Childress Farmers Market will take place from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 17.
Collingsworth 4-H Shooting Sports participants warm up at Wellington Gun Club for the recent mid-July Texas 4-H Shooting Sports State Games. Courtesy Photo

Collingsworth 4-H Shooting Sports participants warm up at Wellington Gun Club for the recent mid-July Texas 4-H Shooting Sports State Games. Courtesy Photo

Collingsworth 4-Hers compete at state shooting sports

SAN ANTONIO – Although Collingsworth County 4-H didn’t bring home any awards from the 2024 Texas 4-H Shooting Sports State Games this week at the San Antonio National Shooting Complex, the nine students gained a wealth of experience.
Kathy Sanders accepts the 2024 Rocket House Hall of Fame distinction in honor of her late husband, Richard Sanders, presented by Lana Tillman, a member of the Wellington Ex-Student Association Board of Directors Nicole Yarborough Photography

Kathy Sanders accepts the 2024 Rocket House Hall of Fame distinction in honor of her late husband, Richard Sanders, presented by Lana Tillman, a member of the Wellington Ex-Student Association Board of Directors Nicole Yarborough Photography

Wellington Ex-Student Association welcomes guests

WELLINGTON – Mistress of ceremonies Lana Martin Tillman, Wellington High School (WHS) Class of 1998, on behalf of the Wellington Ex-Student Association, welcomed visitors and thanked them for attending the 73rd annual alumni reunion during the 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 business meeting.
GBA makes donation to Childress Elementary School

GBA makes donation to Childress Elementary School

GBA makes donation to Childress Elementary School

GBA, Inc. offices, including offices in Austin, Childress, Leander and Round Rock, recently donate supplies to third-grade students at Childress Elementary School (CES). “CES appreciates GBA for always helping our CES students and teachers,” CES Principal Tracey Blake said.
Collingsworth General Hospital Health Information Manager Brenda O’Rear accepts the STAR distinction for the second quarter of 2024. Courtesy Photo

Collingsworth General Hospital Health Information Manager Brenda O’Rear accepts the STAR distinction for the second quarter of 2024. Courtesy Photo

O’Rear earns CGH, CFM accolades

WELLINGTON – Collingsworth General Hospital and Family Clinic recent awarded Brenda O’Rear its STAR (Service, Teamwork, Attitude and Results) distinction for the second quarter of 2024.

At the Childress Municipal Airport

CHILDRESS — Saturday,July 20,a Piper Cherokeepracticedinthearea,andaBeechcraft King Air flew in from Dallas to drop off passengers before heading on to Colorado. A Light Sport fueled up on its way from Houston to Colorado, and a Piper Cherokee stopped for fuel on its way from New Mexico to Oklahoma.