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The annual Memphis Independent School District (ISD) Back-to-School Bash will be held from 6-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9 at George Berry Memorial Stadium. Following the bash, Meet the Cyclones will take place from 7-8 p.m. Graphic Courtesy of Memphis ISD

The annual Memphis Independent School District (ISD) Back-to-School Bash will be held from 6-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9 at George Berry Memorial Stadium. Following the bash, Meet the Cyclones will take place from 7-8 p.m. Graphic Courtesy of Memphis ISD

Memphis ISD Back-to-School Bash this Friday

News Staff
Friday, August 9, 2024
The annual Memphis Independent School District (ISD) Back-to-School Bash will be held from 6-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9 at George Berry Memorial Stadium. Following the bash, Meet the Cyclones will take place from 7-8 p.m.
Lady Cyclones, Whirlwinds wrap up summer workouts

Lady Cyclones, Whirlwinds wrap up summer workouts

Lady Cyclones, Whirlwinds wrap up summer workouts

News Staff
Friday, August 9, 2024
The Memphis Lady Whirlwinds and Lady Cyclones recently complete a series of summer workouts. Completing over 80% of the series were, from left, sophomore Jaelyn Gaxiola, 84%; junior Analise Graham, 81%; freshman Yolanda Escovedo, 84%; sophomore Juliana Soto, 84%; and senior Kalijah Mackie, 81%.
Members of the Memphis Cyclone Band gear up for the 2024-2025 year, sorting music and helping organize the band hall prior to the beginning of the school year. Photos Courtesy of Memphis ISD

Members of the Memphis Cyclone Band gear up for the 2024-2025 year, sorting music and helping organize the band hall prior to the beginning of the school year. Photos Courtesy of Memphis ISD

Memphis Cyclone Band prepares for upcoming year

News Staff
Friday, August 9, 2024
Members of the Memphis Cyclone Band gear up for the 2024-2025 year, sorting music and helping organize the band hall prior to the beginning of the school year.
Hardin, Ross represent Memphis ISD at Region 16 Teacher of the Year awards

Hardin, Ross represent Memphis ISD at Region 16 Teacher of the Year awards

Hardin, Ross represent Memphis ISD at Region 16 Teacher of the Year awards

Special To The Sun
Friday, August 9, 2024
AMARILLO — Memphis Independent School District (ISD) Elementary Teacher of the Year Norma Ross and Memphis ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year Trina Hardin recently represented the district at the 2025 Region 16 Teacher of the Year Banquet, where Kristi Leff, of Amarillo ISD, was named the Region 16...
The Rocket Regiment kicks off summer band

The Rocket Regiment kicks off summer band

The Rocket Regiment kicks off summer band

News Staff
Friday, August 9, 2024
The 2024-2025 Rocket Regiment kicked off summer band camp at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1. Director Justin Mixon begins his 18th year as director with assistant Harley Warrick in her third year. Seniors Mallory O’Rear and Jaci Porter serve as drum majors. Monday night practice began Aug. 4.
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The importance of sleep

News Staff
Friday, August 9, 2024
Most all of us know that sleep is essential for a person’s health and wellbeing. Yet, millions of people do not get enough quality sleep and suffer from lack of sleep.

Childress Senior Citizens Center happenings

Linda Mayden-seal
Friday, August 9, 2024
CHILDRESS — Well, the Childress Senior Citizens Center’s favorite cook, Connie Mercado, was M.I.A. last Thursday, July 18, as she had an appointment in Amarillo, so Connie Grayson “ran with the ball” and did an excellent job.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Friday, August 9, 2024
Jail book in: 0 Jail book out: 2 Jail population: 5 Civil papers served: 2Reminder: Collingsworth County Commissioners Court allowed the burn ban to expire. To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806-4472588.
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