The Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) accepts the Texas Bluebonnet Safety Award, recognizing zero incidents in 2024. From left: The Associated General Contractors of Texas President Jeff Gibson, Childress District Safety Officer Jeremy Beck, Childress District Engineer Darwin Lankford, TxDOT Deputy Executive Director for Program Delivery Brian Barth. Texas Department of Transportaition

Always a flurry of fun festivities, Janise Langford Designs presented her Foxtales Christmas Open House from 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

The Childress Police Department led a multi-agency operation Thursday, Nov. 20-Friday, Nov. 21 at a local hotel, combating the solicitation of prostitution of minors and adults, which led to multiple arrests. Childress Police Department

Justin, Natasha, Kaydence and Landry Mixon gather amongst the cast of “The Lion King” at Animal Kingdom Theme Park during their recent Disney World Make-A-Wish Foundation trip to Orlando, Fla. Kaydence served as one of the special guests during the live production of “The Lion King,” where she shined on stage with only a little stage fright. “After the show, we met the dancers and Timon,” Natasha said. “What an incredible experience!” Make-A-Wish Foundation

Miles for Miracles donations, including warm blankets, fuzzy socks and comforting stuffed animals, can be dropped off at Bobcat Nutrition or The Gentlemen’s Edge through Saturday, Dec. 20. CTX Run Club