Childress In Winter Storm Warning, Extreme Cold Watch
Childress County Judge Kim Jones shared this information about the Winter Storm Warning and the Extreme Cold Watch. Alert: WHAT: Heavy mixed precipitation likely. Total snow and sleet accumulations in excess of 4 inches are likely across portions of the region and ice accumulations in excess of one tenth of an inch are possible. WHERE:…
Read MoreMeet New Childress Firefighter
Tanner Thompson is a new firefighter at the Childress Fire Department. “It’s an honor to be able to work here and to be able to serve the community,” he said. “I feel like that’s an amazing thing to be able to do.” Having grown up in a law enforcement family, the 20-year-old knew he wanted…
Read MoreSUITS AND SNEAKERS Fundraiser
The SUITS AND SNEAKERS fundraiser, which benefits We Can Care, a local organization that supports Childress County residents with cancer, is on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at the Childress High School gym. The coaching staffs from Childress High School and River Road High School will don suits and sneakers to express solidarity with those affected by…
Read MoreSaydee Jo Finch Shares Her Ag Knowledge With FFA Students
Saydee Jo Finch is using what she learned in ag while at Childress High School to teach the next generation. “I definitely appreciate Novak and all he did for us while Silas and I were in the program,” she said. “I truly know what it is like to be backed all the way, no matter…
Read MoreChildress County Youth Project Show Fundraiser Underway
The Childress County Youth Project Show participants are selling tickets for their Fundraiser Raffle. Tickets are $20. The three prizes are a $300 gift card from United Supermarkets, a Blackstone Grill with several other items to go along with it from Lott’s and a 1911 Gold Cup Trophy Pistol from Daddy’s, Childress County Extension Agent…
Read MoreChildress County Youth Project Show Is This Weekend
The Childress County Youth Project Show (CCYPS) is this Friday, Jan. 9 and Saturday, Jan. 10 at the Mashburn Event Center. “We will roughly have 35 head of hogs, 10 lambs, 6 goats, about 8 head of cattle and several chickens and rabbits,” Childress County Extension Agent for Ag and Natural Resources Cory Whitaker said.…
Read MoreCommissioners Approve Partially Closing CR 23
In a special meeting on Monday, Dec. 15, the Commissioners Court of Childress County approved partially closing County Road 23. Lancium Representative Jason Marshall presented maps showing their request to partially close County Road 23 just past the first two properties owned on the West side of County Road 23 to County Road BB. Since…
Read More1,000 Cranes Peace Project Brightens Spirits at Diane and Charlie Mashburn Infusion Center
When patients walk into the Diane and Charlie Mashburn Infusion Center at Childress Regional Medical Center (CRMC), they are greeted by the 1,000 Cranes Peace Project. “All of our patients really love it,” RN Mallory Gillem said. “They like looking at all the different colors, reading the story about it and I think it does…
Read MoreBobcats win Regional Quarterfinals
FLOYDADA – The Childress Bobcats beat Idalou for the third time this season to win the Regional Quarterfinals 63-56 on Monday, Feb. 26 in Floydada. “It’s difficult beating a team three times in a year, especially a good team like Idalou,” CHS Head Basketball Coach Wayne Parker said. “That game was such a battle.” Aiden…
Read MoreChildress helps Panhandle wildfire evacuates, first responders
CHILDRESS – Childress rolled out the welcome mat for Panhandle wildfire evacuates and their animals this past week. “Thank you to the Emergency Management personnel, who coordinated all of the efforts to comfort and take care of the families and individuals that had been misplaced from their homes and property,” Childress Chamber Executive Director Susan…
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