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Commissioners approve Roberson as extension program assistant

Commissioners approve Roberson as extension program assistant

Commissioners approve Roberson as extension program assistant

Bev Odom
Friday, February 2, 2024
WELLINGTON — With County Judge Scot Martindale presiding, the Commissioners Court of Collingsworth County met at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11 for its regular meeting with Pct. 1 Commissioner Farris Nation, Pct. 2 Commissioner James Ellis, Pct. 3 Commissioner Joel Sherwood and Pct.
Fustons receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Fustons receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Fustons receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, February 2, 2024
CHILDRESS — Dr. David and Nancy Fuston were awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Childress Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Susan Leary, at the Childress Chamber of Commerce 2023 Awards Banquet, held Saturday, Jan. 27 at Fair Park City Auditorium.
‘I want to have a positive, inspiring impact on students’ lives’: Leticia Garcia named Childress Junior High School Teacher of the Year

‘I want to have a positive, inspiring impact on students’ lives’: Leticia Garcia named Childress Junior High School Teacher of the Year

‘I want to have a positive, inspiring impact on students’ lives’: Leticia Garcia named Childress Junior High School Teacher of the Year

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, February 2, 2024
CHILDRESS — Childress Junior High School seventh-grade Science and Spanish 1 teacher, Yearbook Advisor and UIL Coordinator Leticia Garcia was recently named Childress Junior High School Teacher of the Year – an honor awarded to her by Childress Junior High School staff and students.
Wellington Lion Margret Wood welcomes program presenters Garrison Proffitt and Rachel Strickland to the Monday, Jan. 15 meeting of the Wellington Lions Club. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington Lion Margret Wood welcomes program presenters Garrison Proffitt and Rachel Strickland to the Monday, Jan. 15 meeting of the Wellington Lions Club. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington Lions learn from UIL contestants

Bev Odom
Thursday, January 25, 2024
WELLINGTON – Boss Lion Vernita Randon welcomed guests Jan Cochran, Brooke McDaniel, Garrison Proffitt, Heather Proffitt and Rachel Strickland and members to the 6:30 p.m. meeting of the Wellington Lions Club on Monday, Jan. 15 at the Club Room of the Bura Handley Community Building.
Photo Courtesy of TxDOT Childress District Louis McDow III, P.E.

Photo Courtesy of TxDOT Childress District Louis McDow III, P.E.

McDow named TxDOT Childress Area Engineer

News Staff
Thursday, January 25, 2024
CHILDRESS — Louis McDow III, P.E., was recently named the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Childress Area Engineer by TxDOT Childress District Engineer Darwin Lankford, P.E.
Sen. Charles Perry visits Iris Energy facilities

Sen. Charles Perry visits Iris Energy facilities

Sen. Charles Perry visits Iris Energy facilities

News Staff
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Texas Sen. Charles Perry recently visits the Iris Energy facility located in Childress County. Spanning 420 acres, the facility, which creates 100% renewable solar energy, is directly connected to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) electricity grid via a 345kV transmission connection.
Childress Chamber annual banquet this weekend

Childress Chamber annual banquet this weekend

Childress Chamber annual banquet this weekend

News Staff
Thursday, January 25, 2024
The annual Childress Chamber of Commerce Banquet, themed “Remember When,” will take place at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at Fair Park City Auditorium. Tickets, available for $30 each, can be purchased at the Childress Chamber of Commerce office, 237 Commerce St.
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