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The swinging pendulum

The swinging pendulum

The swinging pendulum

Fred Hardwicke
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Opposition to vaccines has been swelling over the last five years, but it may swing back. I don’t like shots either, and fortunately, I have only had one serious react ion—the typhoid vaccine— so I welcomed the oral typhoid vaccine alternative when I was getting ready for Colombia.
Members of Wellington Senior Citizens Center display door prizes won at the 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 Valentine’s Day social at the Bura Handley Community Center. The Plaza Restaurant, of Childress, catered the festive event, providing beef and chicken fajitas, sides, dessert and drinks. Front row, from left: Sallie O’Hair, LaJaunda Ressell. Back row, from left: Debra Belew, Carolyn Keller, Pat Roberson, Marie White, Margret Wood. Wellington Senior Citizens Center

Members of Wellington Senior Citizens Center display door prizes won at the 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 Valentine’s Day social at the Bura Handley Community Center. The Plaza Restaurant, of Childress, catered the festive event, providing beef and chicken fajitas, sides, dessert and drinks. Front row, from left: Sallie O’Hair, LaJaunda Ressell. Back row, from left: Debra Belew, Carolyn Keller, Pat Roberson, Marie White, Margret Wood. Wellington Senior Citizens Center

Wellington seniors embrace Valentine social

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Wellington First Christian Church Pastor Will and Haley Grant and four of their six children pose for a family photo a few years back. Their youngest son is now 14 years old. Will Grant Collection

Wellington First Christian Church Pastor Will and Haley Grant and four of their six children pose for a family photo a few years back. Their youngest son is now 14 years old. Will Grant Collection

Grant finds footpath to Wellington First Christian Church

Bev Odom
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
WELLINGTON – Evident in its attendance, First Christian Church (FCC) embraces the pastorship of Will Grant. He and his wife, Haley, began their service for the Collingsworth County congregation in the spring of 2024.“We are tickled to death the Lord blessed us with Will,” said Elder Danny West.
JACK OWENS

JACK OWENS

Elliott, Owens win in GOP voting

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
CHILDRESS/MEMPHIS/ WELLINGTON — Hundreds of local voters turned out for the Texas primary election, which saw wins by Rick Elliott, Pct. 4 Childress County Commissioner incumbent, and Jack Owens, Hall County Judge candidate, in contested races.
A fire destroys the home of Kevin and Lori Schlie, located at 715 N. 10th, Saturday, Feb. 28. Memphis Chamber of Commerce

A fire destroys the home of Kevin and Lori Schlie, located at 715 N. 10th, Saturday, Feb. 28. Memphis Chamber of Commerce

Fire destroys Memphis home

Roger Estlack
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
MEMPHIS — A Memphis family lost everything when a fire destroyed their home Saturday, Feb 28.Emergency personnel were dispatched to the home owned of Kevin and Lori Schlie at 715 N. 10th about 1 p.m., according to Memphis Police Chief Rex Plant, who was the first on the scene.
Childress Spark breaks ground on the historic Fair Park Amphitheater restoration—the nonprofit’s first major community project. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Childress Spark breaks ground on the historic Fair Park Amphitheater restoration—the nonprofit’s first major community project. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Childress Spark breaks ground on historic Fair Park Amphitheater restoration

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
CHILDRESS — Childress Spark officially broke ground on the restoration of the historic Fair Park Amphitheater, marking the nonprofit’s first major community project and a significant step forward for the City of Childress.
Wellington Emergency Medical Services leadership staff pauses for a rare respite from its intense ministry of caring for the citizens of Collingsworth County. Front row, from left: Administrator Samantha Blacksher, Secretary Krystle Tarver, Vice President Ethan Cummings. Back row, from left: President Noah Downing, Board Member Logan Cummings. Not pictured, Board Member Charmayne Hampton. Neal Odom

Wellington Emergency Medical Services leadership staff pauses for a rare respite from its intense ministry of caring for the citizens of Collingsworth County. Front row, from left: Administrator Samantha Blacksher, Secretary Krystle Tarver, Vice President Ethan Cummings. Back row, from left: President Noah Downing, Board Member Logan Cummings. Not pictured, Board Member Charmayne Hampton. Neal Odom

Wellington EMS impacts region

Bev Odom
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
WELLINGTON – Family members of Wellington Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff served as special guests for its recent annual banquet at the EMS Barn. The Plaza Restaurant, of Childress, catered the evening meal.
The mysterious stranger

The mysterious stranger

The mysterious stranger

Fred Hardwicke
Thursday, February 26, 2026
The pastor noted that the last two days of Winter Storm Fern greatly reduced the congregation that morning.He sat near the back with his wife as the assistant pastor was leading the service. The piano players decided not to try the roads that morning, so the opening song, a psalm, was voice only.
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