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CHILDRESS – The heart-shaped pond that is going viral on social media this Valentine’s Day was excavated by Childress resident David Richards. “We designed the shape of the heart, which was exciting for us,” Richards said. “All of my guys helped, and it came out very nice. It has been seen by a lot of…

CHILDRESS – As little Miriam Rodriguez is battling cancer, the Childress community is coming together to make her home a safe haven when she is released from Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth. “We will need all the physical and financial help possible to get her home safe and comfortable for her compromised immune health,”…

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…