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On behalf of Wellington State Bank, Jonathan Brewer, left, accepts second-place Ice Cream Freeze-Off accolades of $100, sponsored by Bawcom Supply, from Living History cochairman Darrell Colson. Brewer also accepted the first-place Chili Cookoff championship prize of $500 for Wellington State Bank, sponsored by Weatherly Roofing LLC.

On behalf of Wellington State Bank, Jonathan Brewer, left, accepts second-place Ice Cream Freeze-Off accolades of $100, sponsored by Bawcom Supply, from Living History cochairman Darrell Colson. Brewer also accepted the first-place Chili Cookoff championship prize of $500 for Wellington State Bank, sponsored by Weatherly Roofing LLC.

Hundreds experience Living History weekend

Bev Odom
Thursday, October 19, 2023
WELLINGTON – Hundreds of students and history enthusiasts converged upon the Powell Park campground site Friday, Oct. 6 and Saturday, Oct. 7 for the third annual Rocky Sprott Living History weekend, hosted by Sons of Confederate Veterans Charles Goodnight, Frontier Reg. Camp No. 2280.

At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Thursday, October 19, 2023
CHILDRESS — Tuesday, Oct. 10, a Piper Comanche, from Denver City, practiced in the area, and a Cessna 150 stayed overnight. Wednesday, Oct. 11, the 150 fueled up and departed, and an Aeronca Champ stopped for fuel.
The Wellington Ritz Theatre’s annual Halloween Spooktacular canned food drive is set for Monday, Oct. 23. The costume contest begins at 6 p.m., followed by a 45-minute feature, “Room on the Broom,” at 6:30 p.m. Admission is one canned food item per person to benefit a local food pantry. Courtesy Image

The Wellington Ritz Theatre’s annual Halloween Spooktacular canned food drive is set for Monday, Oct. 23. The costume contest begins at 6 p.m., followed by a 45-minute feature, “Room on the Broom,” at 6:30 p.m. Admission is one canned food item per person to benefit a local food pantry. Courtesy Image

Ritz announces Halloween canned food event

News Staff
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Ritz announces Halloween canned food event

Childress Honor Rolls

News Staff
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Childress Elementary School A Honor Roll First Grade Jasmine Bayless, Andrew Becker, Sterling Blaine, Callan Blake, Kenlynn Bradley, Bryar Chapman, Luke Dietrich, A’Ariah Drew, Amery Fowler, Adelyn Garcia, Oakley Griffin, Benjamin Guajardo, Rylan Hickman, Taysom Keys, Blaize Knight, Aurora...
Two Rivers Family Restaurant owner Clint Thomas, right, receives the Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year from Karen Caldwell. Photos by Neal Odom

Two Rivers Family Restaurant owner Clint Thomas, right, receives the Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year from Karen Caldwell. Photos by Neal Odom

Collingsworth Chamber restores annual banquet

Bev Odom
Thursday, October 19, 2023
WELLINGTON – In a beautiful backdrop of the renovated Bura Handley Community Center, the 2023 Collingsworth County Chamber Banquet evolved at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14.
Guests are invited to welcome Childress County Heritage Museum Director Niki Seal from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Childress County Heritage Museum, 210 3rd St. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Guests are invited to welcome Childress County Heritage Museum Director Niki Seal from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Childress County Heritage Museum, 210 3rd St. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Childress County Heritage Museum welcomes Niki Seal as new director

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, October 19, 2023
CHILDRESS — The Childress County Heritage Museum recently welcomed Niki Seal as museum director, a title which she has held for roughly a month. “When I learned how big Childress was and all the history behind our city, I fell in love with the museum,” Seal said.
“The Red River Sun” recently relocated to Hotel Childress, 220 Ave. B NW, Suite C. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

“The Red River Sun” recently relocated to Hotel Childress, 220 Ave. B NW, Suite C. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

‘The Red River Sun’ relocates to Hotel Childress

News Staff
Thursday, October 19, 2023
CHILDRESS — “The Red River Sun,” formerly located at 226 N. Main St., recently relocated to Hotel Childress, 220 Ave. B NW, Suite C. “We’re super excited to call Hotel Childress our new home,” Managing Editor Elizabeth Tanner said.
For The Hub Of Art to host Alley ArtWalk Saturday

For The Hub Of Art to host Alley ArtWalk Saturday

For The Hub Of Art to host Alley ArtWalk Saturday

News Staff
Friday, October 13, 2023
It’s right up your alley! Join For The Hub Of Art for an Alley Art Walk, featuring local artists, beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 behind Gordon’s Furniture. All proceeds will benefit the arts

Special Session parent letter

Markdykes Childress Isd Superintendent
Friday, October 13, 2023
Dear Childress Independent School District (ISD) parents, Gov. Greg Abbott announced a special session of the 88th Texas Legislature that began at 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9 for the purpose of providing private school subsidies, also known as vouchers or education savings accounts.
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