Meet Marine Jim Anders
CHILDRESS – In honor of Veterans Day, which is Friday, Nov. 11, meet Marine Jim Anders. “To me, serving in the military is a great honor and a privilege,” Anders said. “It was a way for me to pay back those who came before me and who served and died or were injured on the…
Read MoreChildress Bobcats devour Dimmitt Bobcats
DIMMITT – The Childress Bobcats blanked the Dimmitt Bobcats 63-0 on Friday, Oct. 28 in Dimmitt. “Friday night was a good night for the Childress Bobcats,” Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Bo Helm said. “We played the way we should have.” That included with class. “After the game I was told by the opposing…
Read MoreBloom Boutique to host Smiley’s Food Wagon
CHILDRESS – Bloom Boutique will host Smiley’s Food Wagon during lunch and before the Bobcat football game on Friday. “We have fed the Childress football teams on some of their away games and have had a positive response from players, coaches and sponsors,” said Smiley’s Food Wagon owner Brad Townsend. “We thought we would come…
Read MoreChildress Chamber hosts Holiday Bazaar
CHILDRESS – Put on your shopping shoes, because the Childress Chamber of Commerce will host the Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Mashburn Event Center. “This is a fun way to kick off the holiday shopping season,” said Childress Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Susan Leary. “It’s always fun to see the different items the…
Read MoreDeer season kicks off this weekend
CHILDRESS – With hunters and land owners gearing up for deer hunting season, Childress County Game Warden Zack Fisher has safety tips and new license information. “With a new deer season around the corner, I wanted to take a moment to remind everyone of the important rules, safety and upcoming season dates,” he said. Hunting…
Read MoreBobcats pounce on Lynx
CHILDRESS – The Childress Bobcats get their second District win after beating Spearman 41-7 on Friday, Oct. 21 at Fair Park Stadium. With an injured Scout Smith, Drake Rabe got the start. He threw 12-of-23 for 187 yards and two touchdowns. “Scout injured his leg and will miss a few weeks, but we have a…
Read MoreEat Wild will benefit CES Backpack Program
CHILDRESS – The Childress Women’s League’s Eat Wild is a night of food, music and helping a good cause. Mark your calendars – it’s at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Elks Lodge. “The night is a lot of fun and supports our CES Backpack Program,” said Childress Women’s League member Susan Leary.…
Read MoreWe Can Care celebrates survivors
CHILDRESS – The 12th Annual We Can Care Survivor Dinner sponsored by South Plains Electric Cooperative was a night to remember. “This night was very special,” said We Can Care President Carolyn Jennings. “We ate and had entertainment. Everyone had a good time.” More than 100 people attended the dinner, Jennings said. In addition to…
Read MoreBobcats squash Hornets
TULIA – The Childress Bobcats move to 1-1 in District after scoring 48 unanswered points to quash the Tulia Hornets 48-15 on Friday, Oct. 14 at Younger Field. “We preach every week to get off the field without allowing points,” said Defensive Coordinator Matthew Olson. “The kids created five turnovers and had quite a few three…
Read MoreChildress City Council honors Charter Amendment Committee
CHILDRESS – The Childress City Council members recognized the Charter Amendment Committee at their meeting on Monday, Oct. 17 at City Hall. “We would like to thank them,” said Childress Mayor Cary Preston. “We appreciate everything you did for us.” Preston presented committee members James Driver and Randy Allen with a gift. In addition to…
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