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Elizabeth Tanner
AMARILLO — Childress Elementary School and Childress Junior High School (CJHS) students recently competed in the 2025 UIL Academic District Contest Wednesday, Dec. 3 at River Road Independent School District (ISD) in Amarillo.
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Wellington Elementary School second-grade UIL competitors. From left: Tinlee Cabbell, Saige Coyne, Kollins Jones, Blaine Duke, Merick Mitchell, Caden Shatswell. Wellington Elementary School
Wellington Elementary Sparklers earn District UIL Academic Meet Championship
Bev Odom
WELLINGTON – Wellington Elementary School (WES) Principal Deidre Kane congratulated students, faculty and staff for winning first place at the recent District UIL Academic Meet at an awards ceremony in the Wellington Independent School District (ISD) Cafeteria Tuesday morning, Dec. 16.
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Childress Healthcare Center residents greeted with early visit from Old Saint Nick
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Childress Healthcare Center residents greeted with early visit from Old Saint Nick
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Wellington Senior Community Café celebrates Powell’s birthday
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Wellington Senior Community Café celebrates Powell’s birthday
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Collingsworth County youth,4-Hers spread Christmas cheer
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Collingsworth County youth,4-Hers spread Christmas cheer
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
100th Judicial District Court hears eight pleas, three contested punishment hearings in Childress
Special To The Sun
CHILDRESS — On Wednesday, Dec. 17, eight pleas and three contested punishment hearings took place in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County.
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Rocket Regiment musicians earn All-Region Band honors
Bev Odom
PANHANDLE – Wellington High School (WHS) Rocket Regiment stand-out students traveled to Panhandle on Monday, Dec. 8 to audition for the Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB) All-Region Band.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Wellington Lions wind down busy year with Christmas party
Bev Odom
WELLINGTON – With the Christmas season comes a time of fun fellowship for members of the Wellington Lions Club and guests with the annual Chinese gift exchange. Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec.
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Childress County Club will host Bunco Night, including snacks, wine, prizes and more, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8. Entry is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. The number of players is limited. To RSVP, text 940-585-8475 by Monday, Jan. 5 Childress Country Club
Childress County Club
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Childress County Club
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CHILDRESS
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THE LAST STANDJoin Ty Wellborn and the Last Stand for the band’s “last stand” from 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3 at the Childress Elks Lodge Ballroom. Entry is $10 per person.
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