Mark Willis up for 3A Fan Vote Defensive Back of the Year
Mark Willis is up for the 3A Defensive Back of the Year in the Texas High School Football 2023 All-Texas Fan Vote Polls. Vote for him at https://bit.ly/VoteMark3A. To vote, click on his name, click vote, type in your name and then click send. You can vote as often as you like. However, there are…
Read MoreBumblebee entertains at HTeaO
CHILDRESS – From screams of happiness to smiles, Bumblebee gave children a moment they’ll never forget at HTeaO on Thursday, Jan. 18. “They’re bedsides themselves seeing a real life Transformer,” HTeaO owner Vandon Vest said. “I think it’s cool to bring it to Childress.” Cool was the word of the day at the event. “It’s…
Read MoreDowntown Revitalization becomes reality
Revitalizing Downtown Childress is no longer just a wish. It’s coming true, and business owners and city officials are excited. “This project not only helps out our local businesses that have been there for years, and we really appreciate their contribution to our community, but it also helps the locals who shop there,” Childress City…
Read MoreCHS 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,…
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