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Wellington Emergency Medical Service commends Pat Needham for 35 years of dedicated and loyal service to the community as a first responder. “Your hard work is unmatched,” reads her plaque. From left, Samantha Blacksher, Needham, Noah Downing, Farris Nation. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington Emergency Medical Service commends Pat Needham for 35 years of dedicated and loyal service to the community as a first responder. “Your hard work is unmatched,” reads her plaque. From left, Samantha Blacksher, Needham, Noah Downing, Farris Nation. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington EMS commends Needham, recaps 2023

Bev Odom
Friday, January 12, 2024
WELLINGTON — To open the program for the Saturday, Jan. 6 event, Wellington Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Assistant Administrator and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Samantha Blacksher recognized Pat Needham with a plaque for 35 years of service.
Coffee Memorial to host Memphis Community Blood Drive

Coffee Memorial to host Memphis Community Blood Drive

Coffee Memorial to host Memphis Community Blood Drive

News Staff
Friday, January 5, 2024
Come out of hibernation during National Blood Month! Donate blood and save lives this winter during the Coffee Memorial Blood Center Memphis Community Blood Drive from 2:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9 in the Memphis Community Center Community Room.
Organizers announce 2024 Collingsworth County Livestock Show agenda

Organizers announce 2024 Collingsworth County Livestock Show agenda

Organizers announce 2024 Collingsworth County Livestock Show agenda

News Staff
Friday, January 5, 2024
Wellington FFA students and 4-H youth will exhibit their animals at the 2024 Collingsworth County Livestock Show Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Wellington Fairgrounds. The show will kick off with swine from 9-11 a.m., followed by lambs and goats from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Medical funds, benefitting Miriam Rodriguez, the fouryear- old daughter of David and Sarah Rodriguez, have been set up at First United Bank and People’s Federal Credit Union. Courtesy Photo

Medical funds, benefitting Miriam Rodriguez, the fouryear- old daughter of David and Sarah Rodriguez, have been set up at First United Bank and People’s Federal Credit Union. Courtesy Photo

Medical funds, local fundraisers to support Miriam Rodriguez

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, January 5, 2024
CHILDRESS — Medical funds, benefitting Miriam Rodriguez, the four-year-old daughter of David and Sarah Rodriguez,have been set up at First United Bank and People’s Federal Credit Union.
Neufeld garners DAR Good Citizen Award

Neufeld garners DAR Good Citizen Award

Neufeld garners DAR Good Citizen Award

News Staff
Friday, January 5, 2024
LaPaisana Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Regent Czrena Watts, right, awards its 2023-2024 Good Citizen Certificate to Summer Neufeld.

At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Friday, January 5, 2024
CHILDRESS — Tuesday, Dec.19,a Cessna 182 stopped in for fuel. Wednesday, Dec. 20, a Cessna 185 fueled up, and a Beechcraft Sundowner flew in from Bridgeport. Thursday, Dec. 21, a Cessna 210 flew in from Colorado and stayed overnight due to weather. Friday, Dec.
Memphis High School senior Emma Talley recently competed at the Arizona National Livestock Show, held Thursday, Dec. 28-Sunday, Dec. 31 at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, earning Reserve Champion Berkshire Barrow. Courtesy Photo

Memphis High School senior Emma Talley recently competed at the Arizona National Livestock Show, held Thursday, Dec. 28-Sunday, Dec. 31 at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, earning Reserve Champion Berkshire Barrow. Courtesy Photo

Memphis’Talley competes at Arizona National Livestock Show

News Staff
Friday, January 5, 2024
Memphis High School senior Emma Talley recently competed at the Arizona National Livestock Show, held Thursday, Dec. 28-Sunday, Dec. 31 at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, earning Reserve Champion Berkshire Barrow.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Friday, January 5, 2024
Jail book in: 0 Jail book out: 1 Jail population: 6 Civil papers served: 0 Reminder: To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806-447-2588. To anonymously report crime or submit tips, call Crime Stoppers at 806-447-2587. On Dec.
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