CHS shines brighter with new digital marquee
Childress High School has a new digital marquee thanks to First United Bank. “We want to thank First United Bank for their sponsorship and their continued support,” Childress Independent School District Superintendent Mark Dykes said. When I asked him what people’s reactions have been to the sign, Dykes responded with, “It’s new, it’s fresh and…
Read MorePress Pass Sports names Aiden Allen First United Bank Boys Athlete of the Week
Aiden Allen is the Press Pass Sports First United Bank Boys Athlete of the Week. Here is what Press Pass Sports published: On the court: Allen has picked up where he’s left off for a talented Childress team that made a run to the UIL Class 3A state championship game last March. The versatile guard had…
Read MoreSen. Perry to host town hall forum for Childress and Paducah
CHILDRESS – Texas State Sen. Charles Perry will host a town hall at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at the Fair Park Auditorium after he meets with the Western Rolling Plains Republican Women. “As we kick off 2024, I look forward to spending time in the district talking to my constituents about our legislative…
Read MoreERCOT issues Weather Watch
AUSTIN – ERCOT issued a Weather Watch from Monday, Jan. 15 to Wednesday, 17 because of forecasted extreme cold weather across the ERCOT region, higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves. Grid conditions are expected to be normal during an ERCOT Weather Watch, according to a press release on ERCOT’s website. ERCOT continues…
Read MoreEthan Ferguson up for 3A Fan Vote Offensive Lineman of the Year
Ethan Ferguson is up for the 3A Offensive Lineman of the Year in the Texas High School Football 2023 All-Texas Fan Vote Polls. “It’s a huge honor to be one of the guys in the conversation for such an award,” Ferguson said. “I give all glory and thanks to God! Hard work pays off!” You…
Read MorePamela Sue Smith
In loving memory … Pamela Sue Smith was born on May 4, 1954, in Seymour, Texas and passed away at the age of 68, on March 20, 2023. Pam was the daughter of Faye Clifton and Joe Vandever. She is survived by granddaughter Kaitlyn Smith and her children, Cooper and Jamison; Laramy Smith and her…
Read MoreCreta Mae Lott Voyles
Creta Mae Lott Voyles went to Heaven on Saturday, February 25, 2023, after living a long, blessed life. She was born in Decatur, Alabama on April 12, 1933, to John Emery and Ara Vivian Owens Lott. Creta married Willie Dean Voyles on October 22, 1950, in Childress. He preceded her in death on April 26,…
Read MoreMichael Felix House
Michael (Papa Mike) passed away and rejoined Mama Sue on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. A Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, 2022, at the Turkey Church of Christ with Stuart Smith officiating. Arrangements are under the personal care of Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Quitaque. Michael Felix House was born on…
Read MoreLetters to Santa
It’s time for children to send their letters to Santa Claus! The Childress News will accept Letters to Santa through Friday, Dec. 16. They can be mailed to P.O. Box 653 Childress, TX 79201 or emailed to news@thechildressnews.com. The Childress News is excited to publish them in an upcoming Christmas section! …
Read MoreThree make Lipan All-Tournament Team
Congratulations to Cameran Daniel, Lamont Nickleberry and Aiden Allen for making the All-Tournament Team at the Lipan Tournament!
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