Hundreds, including dozens of Kids’ Parade entries, attend the Fourth of July Party in the Park Saturday at Fair Park in Childress. At the event, attendees enjoyed vendor booths and food trucks, live music, fireworks and more, which was kicked off by a Fourth of July Parade and Childress Farmers Market, as well as CTX Run Club’s Stars and Strides 5K. THROUGH THE LENS OF LIZ

Hundreds, including dozens of Kids’ Parade entries, attend the Fourth of July Party in the Park Saturday at Fair Park in Childress. At the event, attendees enjoyed vendor booths and food trucks, live music, fireworks and more, which was kicked off by a Fourth of July Parade and Childress Farmers Market, as well as CTX Run Club’s Stars and Strides 5K. THROUGH THE LENS OF LIZ

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Fourth of July Party in the Park attracts hundreds

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
Fourth of July Party in the Park attracts hundreds
Community members organized a peaceful protest due to the recent evictions of residents at the 75-unit Madison Chase apartment complex Friday, July 10. ELIZABETH TANNER/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

Community members organized a peaceful protest due to the recent evictions of residents at the 75-unit Madison Chase apartment complex Friday, July 10. ELIZABETH TANNER/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

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Memphis mayor, police chief clash at meeting

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

MEMPHIS — Mayor Joe Davis was given 30 days to clean up his commercial property and come into compliance with municipal codes when the Memphis City Council met Monday night.
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Only a small crowd gathers as Danny Sain, portraying an Early American Patriot Soldier on Collingsworth County Museum’s float, rings the former East Ward School bell at noon Saturday, July 4 in front of the Collingsworth County Courthouse following Wellington’s “Red, White and Boots” parade. Sain rang the bell 25 times, with each ring commemorating 10 years of America’s “let freedom ring” history. BEV ODOM/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

Only a small crowd gathers as Danny Sain, portraying an Early American Patriot Soldier on Collingsworth County Museum’s float, rings the former East Ward School bell at noon Saturday, July 4 in front of the Collingsworth County Courthouse following Wellington’s “Red, White and Boots” parade. Sain rang the bell 25 times, with each ring commemorating 10 years of America’s “let freedom ring” history. BEV ODOM/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

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Collingsworth Museum synchronizes ceremony to America’s 250th birthday

Bev Odom
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
WELLINGTON – Joining communities across the nation in celebrating America’s Semiquincentennial, the...
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Texas Panhandle Track and Field Club athletes punch their tickets for the upcoming Texas Amateur Athletic Foundation State Games of Texas, which will be held Thursday, July 30-Sunday, Aug. 2 in Bryan-College Station. COURTESY PHOTOS

Texas Panhandle Track and Field Club athletes punch their tickets for the upcoming Texas Amateur Athletic Foundation State Games of Texas, which will be held Thursday, July 30-Sunday, Aug. 2 in Bryan-College Station. COURTESY PHOTOS

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Texas Panhandle Club punches ticket to State Games

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
LUBBOCK — Texas Panhandle Track and Field Club athletes recently competed in the Region 9 Texas...
Childress’ Ansley Parr was recently selected to Texas High School Softball’s Top 10 Strikeout Leaders. In Class 3A, Parr ranked No. 6, racking up 307 strikeouts in 2026. Parr was preceded by Iowa Park’s Callista Berrett, 370 strikeouts; Clyde’s Brynli Reynolds, 333 strikeouts; Grandview’s Madi Doty, 331 strikeouts; Boyd’s Abby Atkinson, 315 strikeouts; and Warren’s Kenley Fife, 308 strikeouts. TYLER ANDERSON/PRESS PASS SPORTS

Childress’ Ansley Parr was recently selected to Texas High School Softball’s Top 10 Strikeout Leaders. In Class 3A, Parr ranked No. 6, racking up 307 strikeouts in 2026. Parr was preceded by Iowa Park’s Callista Berrett, 370 strikeouts; Clyde’s Brynli Reynolds, 333 strikeouts; Grandview’s Madi Doty, 331 strikeouts; Boyd’s Abby Atkinson, 315 strikeouts; and Warren’s Kenley Fife, 308 strikeouts. TYLER ANDERSON/PRESS PASS SPORTS

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Childress’ Parr selected to THSSB Top 10 Strikeout Leaders

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
Childress’ Parr selected to THSSB Top 10 Strikeout Leaders
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Decked out in his patriotic, Skyrocket-red western shirt, Kent Holland gathers with his family to celebrate an early 80th birthday on Sunday, July 5 at Wellington Care Center. From left: Camie, Carson, Chad and Sarandon Holland; Carly, Blair, Berkeley and Brandon Ward; Taylor, Chase and Margo Holland. COURTESY PHOTO

Decked out in his patriotic, Skyrocket-red western shirt, Kent Holland gathers with his family to celebrate an early 80th birthday on Sunday, July 5 at Wellington Care Center. From left: Camie, Carson, Chad and Sarandon Holland; Carly, Blair, Berkeley and Brandon Ward; Taylor, Chase and Margo Holland. COURTESY PHOTO

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Hollands gather for 80th birthday celebration

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
Hollands gather for 80th birthday celebration
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HUGH KUTCH

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
Hugh Kutch, 88, of Wellington, Texas, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026.
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