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Childress community invited to Adopt a Resident

Childress community invited to Adopt a Resident

Childress community invited to Adopt a Resident

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Community members, ranging from individuals and families to schools, businesses and civic groups, are invited to Adopt a Resident at Avir at Childress, formerly Cottage Village Assisted Living Facility.
Janie Ramirez, Licensed Vocational Nurse, accepts the STAR (Service, Teamwork, Attitude and Results) distinction for the fourth quarter of 2025 for her dedication to supporting both patients and coworkers Collingsworth General Hospital

Janie Ramirez, Licensed Vocational Nurse, accepts the STAR (Service, Teamwork, Attitude and Results) distinction for the fourth quarter of 2025 for her dedication to supporting both patients and coworkers Collingsworth General Hospital

Ramirez receives Collingsworth General Hospital’s recent STAR recognition

Bev Odom
Thursday, January 22, 2026
WELLINGTON — Janie Ramirez,Licensed Vocation Nurse (LVN) at Collingsworth General Hospital (CGH), recently received the STAR (Service, Teamwork, Attitude and Results) employee distinction for the fourth quarter, recognizing her dedication to supporting both patients and coworkers.
Memphis VFD to host 6th Annual Varmint Hunt

Memphis VFD to host 6th Annual Varmint Hunt

Memphis VFD to host 6th Annual Varmint Hunt

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
The 6th Annual Memphis Volunteer Fire Department Varmint Hunt will take place from 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7-1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8. The hunt will welcome two- to four-man teams with a 60% payout.
Childress FCCLA hosts Winter Formal

Childress FCCLA hosts Winter Formal

Childress FCCLA hosts Winter Formal

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Childress Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) hosts the annual Winter Formal Saturday, Jan. 17 at Childress High School.
Learning can be messy...

Learning can be messy...

Learning can be messy...

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Memphis Independent School District (ISD) Little Cyclones get their hands dirty, proving learning can be messy, Monday, Jan. 12. According to Memphis ISD, the little learners wasted no time jumping back into learning and exploring following the winter break.
Maverick Orr shows the Breed Champion Dark Other Pure Breeds (DOPB) at the Saturday, Jan. 17 Collingsworth County Livestock Show, purchased by Ed Lagrone, Claude Crisp, Danny and Veronica Gray, Walser Farms/ Sunglo Feeds at the Premium Sale. Uplift Imaging

Maverick Orr shows the Breed Champion Dark Other Pure Breeds (DOPB) at the Saturday, Jan. 17 Collingsworth County Livestock Show, purchased by Ed Lagrone, Claude Crisp, Danny and Veronica Gray, Walser Farms/ Sunglo Feeds at the Premium Sale. Uplift Imaging

Youth shine at Collingsworth County Livestock Show

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Maverick Orr shows the Breed Champion Dark Other Pure Breeds (DOPB) at the Saturday, Jan. 17 Collingsworth County Livestock Show, purchased by Ed Lagrone, Claude Crisp, Danny and Veronica Gray, Walser Farms/ Sunglo Feeds at the Premium Sale.
Wellington High School senior Noah Cantu receives recognition as the La Paisana Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution 2026 Good Citizen. From left: Czrena Watts, Margret Wood, Cantu, Sharon Starkey, Vada Wood.

Wellington High School senior Noah Cantu receives recognition as the La Paisana Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution 2026 Good Citizen. From left: Czrena Watts, Margret Wood, Cantu, Sharon Starkey, Vada Wood.

Wellington’s Cantu accepts DAR citizenship distinction

Bev Odom
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
WELLINGTON – La Paisana Chapter of the Daughters of the American (DAR) Revolution proudly presented its 2026 Good Citizen Award to Noah Cantu. The event took place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
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