Snow day!

Area youth, ranging from Childress to Memphis to Wellington, enjoy a snow day, with schools cancelling classes Monday, Jan. 26 and Tuesday, Jan. 27. With cold weather hitting majority of the South Plains, Rolling Plains and southern Texas Panhandle Friday night, Jan.

Lady Cats celebrates Senior Night win over Tulia

Addi Edmondson De'Edra Miller Emma Jalomo Journey Prince, Emma Jalomo, De'Edra Miller and Addi Edmondson Journey Prince Childress High School Yearbook The Childress Lady Cats celebrate a 3-0 Senior Night win over the Tulia Lady Hornets Tuesday, Oct. 21 in Childress.

Childress Farmers Market welcomes furry friends

Through the Lens of LizChildress Farmers Market welcomes furry friends during Dog Day, including a dog parade; dog costume contest; dog photo booth, courtesy of Through the Lens of Liz; pup hydration stations, courtesy of HTeaO; and local groomers, Saturday, Sept. 20 on Commerce St.

Fridays are for football, Skyrocket pride and tattoos

Wellington Elementary SchoolSkyrocket football players and cheerleaders converge on Wellington Elementary School every Friday morning, assisting with Rocket red tattoo sales and rousing up Skyrocket spirit and pride. 

2025 Memphis High School Homecoming

Memphis High School Yearbook StaffMemphis High School celebrates Homecoming Friday, Sept. 19, taking on the Highland Park Hornets at George Berry Memorial Stadium.

Childress High School College Fair offers students glance at what’s next

Childress High School Yearbook StaffHundreds of area students, including those from Childress High School, Memphis High School, Quanah High School and Wellington High School, roam the gymnasium of Childress High School Thursday, Sept.

Childress Fire Department, Childress Chamber of Commerce host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Through the Lens of LizLocal law enforcement and first responders, including the Childress Fire Department, Childress Police Department and Childress Sheriff’s Office, climb 1,908 stairs during the recent 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.

‘Switch It, Change It, Rearrange It’

Wellington Junior High SchoolWellington Junior High School (WJHS) staff and students observe day three of homecoming spirit week, with students and teachers swapping attire for “Switch It, Change It, Rearrange It Wednesday.

Bobcats hunt the Buckaroos

Childress High School YearbookChildress High School students and staff wear camouflage Friday, Sept. 5 in support of the Childress Bobcats, who found their first win of the season, 21-14, over the Breckenridge Buckaroos at Fair Park Stadium in Childress. 

Memphis ISD hosts Back to School Bash, Meet the Cyclones

The Red River Sun/Elizabeth TannerMemphis Independent School District (ISD) welcomes back students during the annual Back to School Bash, followed by Meet the Cyclones, Friday, Aug. 8 at Memphis City Park. Students returned to campus for the official first day of school Tuesday, Aug. 12.