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At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Friday, November 10, 2023
CHILDRESS — Tuesday, Oct. 31, a Piper Cherokee, from Slaton, and a Beechcraft Bonanza, from Wichita Falls, practiced in the area. Wednesday, Nov. 1, a Cessna Citation flew in on business, and a Beechcraft King Air practiced.
What should you know about RMDs?

What should you know about RMDs?

What should you know about RMDs?

News Staff
Friday, November 10, 2023
You may spend decades contributing to various retirement accounts. But for some accounts, such as a traditional IRA and 401(k), you must start withdrawing funds at a certain point. What should you know about this requirement?
As colder weather arrives, households can conserve energy by following a few simple tips. Graphic Courtesy of Atmos Energy

As colder weather arrives, households can conserve energy by following a few simple tips. Graphic Courtesy of Atmos Energy

Ready, set, winter!

News Staff
Friday, November 10, 2023
CHILDRESS — As the transition from hot summer nights to cozy fall days has arrived, Atmos Energy remains focused on year-round preparations for the winter heating season,providing tips to help stay safe, conserve energy and be winter ready.
Carter Keys takes first place in the Junior Division with his appetizer, rainbow fruit kabobs. Keys will compete in the Rolling Plains District 3 2023 Food Show Wednesday, Nov. 29 in Jacksboro. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Carter Keys takes first place in the Junior Division with his appetizer, rainbow fruit kabobs. Keys will compete in the Rolling Plains District 3 2023 Food Show Wednesday, Nov. 29 in Jacksboro. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Childress County 4-H Foodies Spotlight: Junior Division

News Staff
Friday, November 10, 2023
Appetizer Rainbow Fruit Kabobs Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes Ingredients: Wooden kabob skewers, strawberries, mandarin orange slices, pineapple, green grapes, blueberries, red/purple grapes. Directions: 1. Wash and prepare all fruit. 2. Place on strawberry on skewers. 3.
FRED HARDWICKE

FRED HARDWICKE

A drink: The problem lies within

News Staff
Friday, November 10, 2023
In my distant memory, I remember a man over 90 years old, who appeared to be in fair health for his age. His story was, that 30 years earlier, he had had a sizable heart attack and was sent home on a number of medications.
Kolt Whitaker finishes first place in the Junior Division with his main dish, old fashioned 1950s sloppy joes. Whitaker will compete in the Rolling Plains District 3 2023 Food Show Wednesday, Nov. 29 in Jacksboro. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Kolt Whitaker finishes first place in the Junior Division with his main dish, old fashioned 1950s sloppy joes. Whitaker will compete in the Rolling Plains District 3 2023 Food Show Wednesday, Nov. 29 in Jacksboro. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Main Dish

News Staff
Friday, November 10, 2023
Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes Serving Size: 8 People Ingredients: 1 tbsp cooking oil; 1 ½ pounds ground beef; 1 cup yellow onion, chopped; ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped; ½ cup celery, chopped; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 tbsp white vinegar; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 cup...
David Rister places first in the Junior Division with his side dish, sourdough bread. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

David Rister places first in the Junior Division with his side dish, sourdough bread. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Side Dish

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Friday, November 10, 2023
Prep Time: 24 Hours Cook Time: 40-45 Minutes Ingredients: 7 cups Better for Bread flour; 1 tbsp salt; ½ cup sugar; ½ cup olive oil (saving a small amount to oil the bowl dough will rise in); 1 cup starter; 1 ½ cups warm water; Pam vegetable oil spray; butter for serving. 1.
Liesel Schaefer wins first place in the Junior Division with her healthy dessert, Nanny’s pumpkin bread. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Liesel Schaefer wins first place in the Junior Division with her healthy dessert, Nanny’s pumpkin bread. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Healthy Dessert

News Staff
Friday, November 10, 2023
Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Hour Serving Size: 1 Slice Yield: 2 Loaves/Approximately 12 Slices Ingredients: 3 ½ cups flour; 1 cup white sugar; 2 tsp baking soda; 3 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg; 1 cup cooking oil; 2/3 cup water; 4 eggs; 1 8 oz. can pumpkin. 1.
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