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Childress County Heritage Museum will host an Evening with Santa at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 at the Childress County Heritage Museum. Crafts, apple cider and pictures with Santa will be available. A donation of $5 is suggested. Proceeds will benefit Saturdays at the Museum, a monthly event for school-aged children at the museum. Graphic Courtesy of Childress County Heritage Museum

Childress County Heritage Museum will host an Evening with Santa at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 at the Childress County Heritage Museum. Crafts, apple cider and pictures with Santa will be available. A donation of $5 is suggested. Proceeds will benefit Saturdays at the Museum, a monthly event for school-aged children at the museum. Graphic Courtesy of Childress County Heritage Museum

Childress County Heritage Museum to host an Evening with Santa

News Staff
Friday, December 1, 2023
Childress County Heritage Museum to host an Evening with Santa
Members of various denominations from across Collingsworth County, including Fraya Hammons and Anne Langford, Darcy and Justin Baker and their children, and Beth Motsenbocker, attend the Nov. 19 community Thanksgiving service, hosted by the Wellington Church of the Nazarene congregation. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Members of various denominations from across Collingsworth County, including Fraya Hammons and Anne Langford, Darcy and Justin Baker and their children, and Beth Motsenbocker, attend the Nov. 19 community Thanksgiving service, hosted by the Wellington Church of the Nazarene congregation. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Collingsworth County comes together for Thanksgiving

Bev Odom
Friday, December 1, 2023
WELLINGTON – Dodson Church of the Nazarene Pastor Kevin Harris brought a message of Five Kernels of Thanksgiving for the Collingsworth County Ministerial Alliance annual harvest season service at 6 p.m. Sunday,Nov.19.The occasion took place at the Wellington Church of the Nazarene.

At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Friday, December 1, 2023
CHILDRESS — Wednesday, Nov. 22, a local Beechcraft King Air departed, a Piper Cherokee stopped for fuel on its way from Waco to Amarillo and a Cessna Citation, from Houston, fueled up and dropped off a passenger.

Collingsworth Commissioners approve 2024 holidays

Bev Odom
Friday, December 1, 2023
WELLINGTON — With County Judge Scot Martindale presiding, the Commissioners Court of Collingsworth County met at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10 for its regular meeting with Pct. 1 Commissioner Farris Nation, Pct. 2 Commissioner James Ellis, Pct. 3 Commissioner Joel Sherwood and Pct.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Friday, December 1, 2023
Jail book in: 1 Jail book out: 0 Jail population: 8 Civil papers served: 1 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 Nov.

Memphis ISD earns state's highest fiscal accountability rating

News Staff
Friday, December 1, 2023
MEMPHIS — Memphis Independent School District (ISD) officials announced that the district received a rating of “A” for “Superior Achievement” under Texas’ school financial accountability rating system, School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST).
Childress County Judge Kim Jones was recently inducted by the Texas Association of Counties’ (TAC) Texas Judicial Academy as a Fellow. Courtesy Photo

Childress County Judge Kim Jones was recently inducted by the Texas Association of Counties’ (TAC) Texas Judicial Academy as a Fellow. Courtesy Photo

Childress County Judge Kim Jones inducted as Fellow

News Staff
Friday, December 1, 2023
BOERNE — Childress County Judge Kim Jones was recently honored by the Texas Association of Counties’ (TAC) Texas Judicial Academy, which recognizes county judges who attain significant judicial education beyond state requirements as Fellows.
Collingsworth County Museum supporters convene for the annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 in the museum’s Ellis Art Center. Front row, from left: Lisa Freeland, Beth Motsenbocker, Nancy Harris, Lameda Black, Rhonda Colson, Becky Haralson, Director Karen Caldwell. Back row, from left: Les Freeland, Jeff Thomas, Dale Day, Jerry Harralson, Oran Sain, Billy Wilkerson, Darrell Colson. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Collingsworth County Museum supporters convene for the annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 in the museum’s Ellis Art Center. Front row, from left: Lisa Freeland, Beth Motsenbocker, Nancy Harris, Lameda Black, Rhonda Colson, Becky Haralson, Director Karen Caldwell. Back row, from left: Les Freeland, Jeff Thomas, Dale Day, Jerry Harralson, Oran Sain, Billy Wilkerson, Darrell Colson. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Collingsworth Museum enthusiasts convene at annual meeting

Bev Odom
Friday, December 1, 2023
WELLINGTON – Collingsworth County Museum Board of Directors President Jeff Thomas welcomed members and guests as the Collingsworth County Museum Board of Directors met at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 in the Ellis Art Center for its annual meeting. “Hands down, history is my passion,” Thomas said.
Garrett Pierce decorates a sugar cookie during Christmas In The Park’s Lighting of the Park festivities Saturday, Nov. 25 at Fair Park City Auditorium. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Garrett Pierce decorates a sugar cookie during Christmas In The Park’s Lighting of the Park festivities Saturday, Nov. 25 at Fair Park City Auditorium. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Christmas In The Park hosts annual Lighting of the Park festivities

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, December 1, 2023
CHILDRESS — Christmas In The Park’s annual Lighting of the Park festivities, including hayrides, hot cocoa, sugar cookie decorating, ornament crafting and – of course – photos with Santa Claus, attracted hundreds of guests this Thanksgiving weekend.
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