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Freeman sentenced to 35 years

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, May 15, 2026
CHILDRESS — Brenda Lajara Freeman, 47, of Childress, was sentenced to a combined 35 years in prison, pleading Tuesday April 28 in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County.

on upcoming events

News Staff
Friday, May 15, 2026
CES to host Lunch with Loved OnesChildress Elementary School is combining Donuts with Dad and Muffins with Mom for one special event — Lunch with Loved Ones.“Parents, guardians and loved ones are invited to join their child for a lunch date at school,” CES Principal Tracey Blake said.
Jennifer Puryear, a meteorologist with RMBJ Geo, Inc., describes the 2026 drought monitor data to the attendees at the recent Rainwater Harvesting Workshop in Wellington. BEV ODOM/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

Jennifer Puryear, a meteorologist with RMBJ Geo, Inc., describes the 2026 drought monitor data to the attendees at the recent Rainwater Harvesting Workshop in Wellington. BEV ODOM/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

Attendees embrace rainwater harvesting knowledge

Bev Odom
Thursday, April 30, 2026
WELLINGTON – “A 2,000-square foot can yield up to 1,200 gallons of water from just one inch of rainfall,” emphasized Mesquite Groundwater Conservation District (MGCD) General Manager Whitney Wiebe during the Tuesday, April 21 workshop. “With Wellington’s 21.
Accompanied by his youngest daughter, Kenney Keys claims the rainwater harvesting barrel drawing at the conclusion of the Tuesday, April 21 workshop. From left: Jacy Lampe, Jordan Altman, Saunna Blacksher, Mackenzie Keys and K. Keys. BEV ODOM/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

Accompanied by his youngest daughter, Kenney Keys claims the rainwater harvesting barrel drawing at the conclusion of the Tuesday, April 21 workshop. From left: Jacy Lampe, Jordan Altman, Saunna Blacksher, Mackenzie Keys and K. Keys. BEV ODOM/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

Childress Municipal Airport Report

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Tuesday, April 21, a Dassault Falcon dropped off passengers from New York and then stayed overnight, and an Embraer Phenom dropped off passengers from Arkansas before heading to Addison.
TxDOT celebrates Go Orange Day

TxDOT celebrates Go Orange Day

TxDOT celebrates Go Orange Day

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
he Childress District of the Texas Department Transportation, including Public Information Officer Ginger Wilson and Traffic Safety Specialist Nicole Tyler, celebrates Go Orange Day — a national awareness campaign held during National Work Zone Awareness Week to promote safety in road construction...

Collingsworth County Police Blotter - April 18-23

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Jail book in: 0 Jail book out: 0 Jail population: 10 Deputy Civil papers served: 0 Constable Civil papers served: 0 NOTICE: The Collingsworth County Commissioners Court adopted a 90-day burn ban at its Monday, Jan. 12 meeting.
Childress ISD Citizens Advisory Committee meets

Childress ISD Citizens Advisory Committee meets

Childress ISD Citizens Advisory Committee meets

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
The Childress Independent School District (ISD) Citizens Advisory Committee held their first meeting Tuesday, April 21 at the Childress High School Cafeteria, welcoming Advisory Committee Facilitator Alma Molleur, Parkhill Partner Paul Hare and Hilltop Securities Broker Erick Macha.
Memphis Lions Club members serve hamburgers at the 69th Annual Park Opener Friday, May 9 at Memphis City Park. ELIZABETH TANNER/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

Memphis Lions Club members serve hamburgers at the 69th Annual Park Opener Friday, May 9 at Memphis City Park. ELIZABETH TANNER/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

Memphis Lions Club to host 70th Annual Park Opener

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 30, 2026
MEMPHIS — The Memphis Lions Club will host the 70th Annual Park Opener at 6 p.m. Friday, May 8 at Memphis City Park.At the event, Lions will serve barbecue hamburgers, ranch style beans and iced tea, as well as host a drawing for door prizes donated by local businesses.
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