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The Childress Police Department responded to shots fired at Fair Park City Auditorium Sunday, Aug. 17.

The Childress Police Department responded to shots fired at Fair Park City Auditorium Sunday, Aug. 17.

Childress Police Department responds to shots at Fair Park City Auditorium

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
CHILDRESS — On Sunday, Aug. 17, the Childress Police Department responded to shots fired at Fair Park City Auditorium. According to Childress Police Department Chief Jerrald Johnson, a male suspect shot off a gun around 12:30 a.m. while an event was taking place at the city auditorium.

WISD Board of Trustees hires additional staff

Bev Odom
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
WELLINGTON The Wellington Independent School District (WISD) Board of Education met in regular session Monday, Aug. 11 in the Superintendent’s Office. President Cody Phillips called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. with a quorum present. Gene Pena offered the opening prayer.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Jail book in: 0Jail book out: 0Jail population: 8Deputy civil papers served: 0Constable civil papers served: 1 NOTICE: To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806-447-2588. To anonymously report crime or submit tips, call Crime Stoppers at 806-447-2587. On Aug.

Childress County commissioners accept HVAC bid

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
CHILDRESS — Meeting Monday, Aug. 11, the Childress County Commissioners Court accepted a bid from AryCo HVAC, Electric and Plumbing, a new local business, for maintenance of the air conditioning and heating units at the Childress County Courthouse.
Born Aug. 8, 1928, and Aug. 26, 1930, Harry and Doris Stallings serve as guests of honor, celebrating their 97th and 95th birthdays, Friday, Aug. 8 at Collingsworth County Museum. Guests gathered in the museum’s Ellis Art Center for the 1 p.m. occasion. The Harman County, Okla. natives retired to Wellington in 1993 from Ohio.

Born Aug. 8, 1928, and Aug. 26, 1930, Harry and Doris Stallings serve as guests of honor, celebrating their 97th and 95th birthdays, Friday, Aug. 8 at Collingsworth County Museum. Guests gathered in the museum’s Ellis Art Center for the 1 p.m. occasion. The Harman County, Okla. natives retired to Wellington in 1993 from Ohio.

Wellington commemorates Stallings’ 97th, 95th birthdays

Bev Odom
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
WELLINGTON – Overwhelmed by the expressions of love at the celebration of Harry Lee Stallings’ 97th birthday and his wife, W. Doris Downs Stallings’ 95th birthday, the couple expressed their appreciation for the commemorative birthday party. Family and friends gathered at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug.
The City of Childress 2025 Paving Project will include five blocks of newly paved streets (yellow), 22 blocks of seal-coated streets (red) and the seal coating of Fair Park Stadium parking lot.

The City of Childress 2025 Paving Project will include five blocks of newly paved streets (yellow), 22 blocks of seal-coated streets (red) and the seal coating of Fair Park Stadium parking lot.

City of Childress unveils 2025 Paving Project plans

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
CHILDRESS — The City of Childress recently unveiled its 2025 Paving Project, which will include 27 blocks of city streets, as well as the Fair Park Stadium parking lot.
The new entrance to Childress Regional Medical Center’s (CRMC) emergency room is open to the public, CRMC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Holly Holcomb announced Friday, Aug. 15.

The new entrance to Childress Regional Medical Center’s (CRMC) emergency room is open to the public, CRMC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Holly Holcomb announced Friday, Aug. 15.

Childress Regional Medical Center opens new public ER entrance

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
CHILDRESS — Childress Regional Medical Center (CRMC) opened the new public entrance to its emergency room (ER) Friday, Aug. 15, according to CRMC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Holly Holcomb.  “We are excited to announce that the new public entrance to the emergency room is open,” Holcomb said.
Prayer breakfast opens WISD 2025-2026 school year

Prayer breakfast opens WISD 2025-2026 school year

Prayer breakfast opens WISD 2025-2026 school year

Bev Odom
Thursday, August 14, 2025
WELLINGTON – While the First Baptist Church (FBC) Ministry Team served a breakfast buffet of hot biscuits, sausage and gravy, scrambled eggs, ham slices, fresh fruit, yogurt and granola, Wellington Independent School District (WISD) personnel relished in the fellowship during the annual...
American rancher and cattlewoman Minnie Lou Bradley’s hands-on approach makes an impact on the lives of Childress County youth. Considered an innovator in the beef cattle industry, the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame inducted Bradley in 2006 at the age of 75. See page 6A for Bradley’s full obituary. Bradley Collection

American rancher and cattlewoman Minnie Lou Bradley’s hands-on approach makes an impact on the lives of Childress County youth. Considered an innovator in the beef cattle industry, the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame inducted Bradley in 2006 at the age of 75. See page 6A for Bradley’s full obituary. Bradley Collection

Childress benefits from Bradley’s passions

Bev Odom
Thursday, August 14, 2025
CHILDRESS – Angus cattle empire icon Minnie Lou Bradley, who passed Aug. 5, not only made a difference in the cattle industry across the country, but in her hometown as well.Former Texas AgriLife Extension Service of Childress County Agent Dawn Dockter experienced Minnie Lou’s passions firsthand.
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