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Wellington High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) members recently attend the Area 1 Convention at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, where Bailey Page was elected as the Area 1 Senteniel. Additionally, Kenady Skelton placed fourth in the Area 1 Talent Contest. From left: Jazmyn Garcia, Anna Henard, Page, Hazel Estrada, Brylyn Kemp, Sophia Derr. WELLINGTON HIGH SHCOOL

Wellington High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) members recently attend the Area 1 Convention at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, where Bailey Page was elected as the Area 1 Senteniel. Additionally, Kenady Skelton placed fourth in the Area 1 Talent Contest. From left: Jazmyn Garcia, Anna Henard, Page, Hazel Estrada, Brylyn Kemp, Sophia Derr. WELLINGTON HIGH SHCOOL

Wellington FFA attends Area 1 Convention

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Friday, May 15, 2026

Childress Municipal Airport Report

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Friday, May 15, 2026
Tuesday, May 5, an experimental airplane stopped for fuel on its way from Pecos to Kansas. Wednesday, May 6, a Canadair Challenger flew in from Dallas to drop off passengers before heading to New Mexico, and a Cessna 182, out of Lubbock, practiced in the area.

City of Childress discusses influx pressures

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, May 15, 2026
CHILDRESS — With the rapid expansion of data centers, driven by artificial intelligence, causing significant influxes of people and infrastructure pressures, the City of Childress City Council discussed proposed annexation requests and possible residential and public developments Monday, May 11.

on upcoming events

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Friday, May 15, 2026
Rep. Jackson announces mobile office hoursThe Office of Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced upcoming mobile office hours hosted by congressional staff. Mobile office hours will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, May 22 in the Wellington City Council Room at Wellington City Hall.
The Memphis Lions Club hosts the 70th Annual Park Opener Friday, May 8 at the Memphis City Park, welcoming dozens for a barbecue-hamburger meal, as well as entertainment by the Memphis High School band and raffle-style prize giveaways provided by local businesses. ELIZABETH TANNER/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

The Memphis Lions Club hosts the 70th Annual Park Opener Friday, May 8 at the Memphis City Park, welcoming dozens for a barbecue-hamburger meal, as well as entertainment by the Memphis High School band and raffle-style prize giveaways provided by local businesses. ELIZABETH TANNER/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

Memphis Lions host 70th Annual Park Opener

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Friday, May 15, 2026

SBA offering low-interest disaster loans

Roger Estlack
Friday, May 15, 2026
AUSTIN — Small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Childress, Collingsworth, Donley and Hall counties, as well as other specific counties, can now apply for low-interest federal disaster loans through the U.S.
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Find Mother’s Day gems at Wellington Farmers Market

Bev Odom
Friday, May 15, 2026
WELLINGTON — Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Organizers of Wellington Farmers Market promote locally produced, homegrown, handmade and homemade items, sold the second Saturday of each month. Established in 2024, upcoming market dates are May 9, June 13, July 18 and Aug. 8.
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