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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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!        …

CHILDRESS – Childress District Traffic Safety Specialist Nicole Tyler received the 2022 Vance L. “Huck” Castleberry award at the Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)’s annual Safety Banquet on Thursday, Dec. 1. “Receiving this award was a complete surprise and incredibly heartfelt,” Tyler said. “There are so many great people and for…

CHILDRESS – Christmas came early for Childress Healthcare Center residents when First United Bank employees turned the Childress Healthcare Center cafeteria into a Christmas country store for residents to shop on Wednesday, Dec. 7. “The elderly have had a special place in my heart since I used to visit the nursing home with my great-grandmother…

CHILDRESS – The Childress Rotary Club’s first annual Holiday Invitational Basketball Tournament is underway at the Childress High School Bobcat Den. With 22 teams, it is divided into a girls tournament and a boys tournament, said Childress Rotary Club President Sarah Mills. Teams will play from Thursday, Dec. 8 through Saturday, Dec. 10. “Childress Rotary…

CHILDRESS – Santa Claus is coming to town! He will be at the fundraiser for Christmas in the Park at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. In addition to pictures with Santa, there will be hot cocoa and wagon rides through the park. “The park is looking much better,” Christmas in the Park committee member…