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“All My Sons” One Act Play cast and crew accept bi-district championship honors Wednesday afternoon, March 27 in the Wellington High School auditorium. Front row, from left: Damiana Peters, Jaci Porter, Anna Granadoz, Ava Garcia, Addy Mock, Cecilia Granadoz, Lana Tillman, Summer Owens, Leslie Orozco, Treylea Wiebe, Brianna Aguero. Back row, from left: Israel Acosta, Blaire Forrester, Rylyn Colson, Brandon Cooper, Kaseten Welch, Jackson Jones, Caleb Strickland, Miguel Rincon, Audrey Jones. Courtesy Photo

“All My Sons” One Act Play cast and crew accept bi-district championship honors Wednesday afternoon, March 27 in the Wellington High School auditorium. Front row, from left: Damiana Peters, Jaci Porter, Anna Granadoz, Ava Garcia, Addy Mock, Cecilia Granadoz, Lana Tillman, Summer Owens, Leslie Orozco, Treylea Wiebe, Brianna Aguero. Back row, from left: Israel Acosta, Blaire Forrester, Rylyn Colson, Brandon Cooper, Kaseten Welch, Jackson Jones, Caleb Strickland, Miguel Rincon, Audrey Jones. Courtesy Photo

Wellington’s ‘All My Sons’ garners bi-district championship

WELLINGTON - For the second straight year, Wellington High School’s (WHS) One Act Play (OAP) cast and crew, under the direction of Lana Tillman, garnered first place at the UIL Bi-District 1-2A and 2-2A OAP competition with its performance of “All My Sons.” Wellington took the stage at 4 p.m.
2024 Best of The Red River Sun to be published April 19

2024 Best of The Red River Sun to be published April 19

2024 Best of The Red River Sun to be published April 19

CHILDRESS – Due to scheduling conflicts, the 2024 Best of The Red River Sun tabloid will be published Friday, April 19, opposed to Friday, April 12. The Red River Sun staff apologizes for the inconvenience and appreciates the understanding.
Sterling Bruce, right, of Childress, as well as Cye Franzen, of Morse, take Junior High School All-Around Cowboy at the Tri-State Region 1 Rodeo, hosted by Canadian Rodeo Club, Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24 at the Mashburn Event Center in Childress. Photos Courtesy of Tri-State Region 1 Rodeo Association

Sterling Bruce, right, of Childress, as well as Cye Franzen, of Morse, take Junior High School All-Around Cowboy at the Tri-State Region 1 Rodeo, hosted by Canadian Rodeo Club, Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24 at the Mashburn Event Center in Childress. Photos Courtesy of Tri-State Region 1 Rodeo Association

Tri-State Region 1 Rodeo saddles up in Childress

CHILDRESS — Childress Junior High School eighth-grader Sterling Bruce took Junior High School All-Around Cowboy honors at the Tri-State Region 1 Rodeo, hosted by Canadian Rodeo Club,Saturday,March 23 and Sunday, March 24 at the Mashburn Event Center.
FRED HARDWICKE

FRED HARDWICKE

Caution: Where there’s smoke…

A small cabin by Lake Fort Phantom Hill, near Abilene, was a source of various adventures and misadventures of childhood. After months of tree trimmings, it was time to burn our pile on the other side of the dirt road. I suppose I was 15.
Busy Beavers host bake sale

Busy Beavers host bake sale

Busy Beavers host bake sale

Childress Senior Citizens, known as Busy Beavers, lived up to their name Saturday, March 23 with a fundraising bake sale at United Supermarkets. Participants at the sale included board members Mickey Ferrell, vice president, Bill Watson and Glenda Goundie, Childress Senior Citizens Center director.

Using Our Gifts

Rita Hays (Tennessee, USA) In Joppa there was a disciple whose name was Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was devoted to good works and acts of charity.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

Jail book in: 0 Jail book out: 1 Jail population: 5 Civil papers served: 0 Reminder: Collingsworth County Commissioners Court allowed the burn ban to expire. To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff ’s Office at 806-447-2588.
Lion Angie McDanel, right, informs members of the Wellington Lions Club about Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) during its March 16 meeting. With March being NMO Awareness Month, McDanel shared details of her daughter’s ongoing journey. For her treatment, Jayla Kilgore receives an infusion every six months. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Lion Angie McDanel, right, informs members of the Wellington Lions Club about Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) during its March 16 meeting. With March being NMO Awareness Month, McDanel shared details of her daughter’s ongoing journey. For her treatment, Jayla Kilgore receives an infusion every six months. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

McDanel describes daughter’s NMO diagnosis to Wellington Lions

WELLINGTON – In her presentation at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 16 at the Club Room of the Bura Handley Community Center, Lion Angie Mc-Danel shared the journey her daughter Jayla Kilgore’s Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) diagnosis and subsequent ongoing treatment.