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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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

CHILDRESS – Fire Prevention Week is a big event for Childress Elementary School students like McCrae Detwiler. He placed third in the first grade poster contest and got to ride on the fire truck to the pizza party for contest winners at the Fair Park Pavillion. Detwiler even sported a firefighter outfit. “I’m going on…

CHILDRESS – If saving a life isn’t enough reason to donate blood, First United Bank Childress President Larry Johnson has another one. “First United Bank Childress challenges all businesses to give blood,” said Johnson, who donated blood with his team at the blood drive on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the auditorium at Fair Park. “We…

CHILDRESS – The crowd erupted when the Childress High School (CHS) cheerleaders gave We Can Care Childress members a check for $3,900 at their annual Pink Out Pep Rally on Friday, Oct 7. “This is the most they have done for us,” said We Can Care Childress President Carolyn Jennings. “It’s exciting. The girls (cheerleaders)…

CHILDRESS – The Childress Senior Center raised $300 at the Bean and Cornbread Lunch fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 7 at their building, located at 403 S. Main Street. “We’ve had a good turnout,” said Pam Goundie, Childress Senior Center cook and president of the board. “It’s been good.” At the fundraiser, they served beans, cornbread,…