WELLINGTON – At 9:02 a.m. Monday, April 15, Collingsworth County Sheriff ’s Office (CCSO) received its first phone call from an untraceable cell phone number using a talk-and-text device app, explained Collingsworth County Sheriff Kent Riley.“Although we didn’t anticipate any real threat by the…
CHILDRESS — Meeting Monday, April 8,the Childress County Commissioners Court approved the appointment of Shade Miller as Childress County Constable.In the county’s sole contested race, Miller, who serves as the Childress Police Department Chief, trumped opponent Brett Lane, collecting 469 votes to…
CHILDRESS — Anne Fromm will be crowned the 2024 Childress County Old Settlers Queen at 10 a.m. today, Friday, April 19 at the Childress County Heritage Museum.“This is the biggest honor I’ve ever received,” Fromm said. “It was such a shock. I love Old Settlers, and I love going to watch the rodeo,…
WELLINGTON – Folks flooded into the Bura Handley Community Center Saturday, April 13 for the annual Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Rolling Plains fundraiser affair. Doors opened at 6:30 p.m. for visitors to preview silent and live auction items.CASA of the Rolling Plains Executive…
CHILDRESS — Early Voting for the City of Childress General Election is set to begin Monday, April 22 and last through Tuesday,April 30.On the ballot, voters will find only one locally contested race with incumbent Cary Preston and opposing candidate Gerty Coville running for mayor. Unopposed…
CHILDRESS — Meeting Monday, April 8, the City of Childress City Council approved amendments to the right of way abandonment application, as presented by City Manager Kevin Hodges and City Secretary D’Linda Dockery.“We’re noticing some issues with the application process,” Hodges said. “This trouble…
Jail book in: 2 Jail book out: 1 Jail population: 6 Civil papers served: 4Reminder: Collingsworth County Commissioners Court allowed the burn ban to expire. To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806-447-2588. To anonymously report crime or submit tips, call…
WELLINGTON – The Wellington Independent School District (ISD) Board of Education met at 7:33 p.m. in regular session on Monday, April 8 in the superintendent’s office. President Cody Phillips called the meeting to order with all members present, including Brad Bawcom, Lance Kane, Jonathan Killian,…
April 19The varsity Wellington Skyrocket baseball team plays the Claude Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. in Wellington.April 19-20Qualifying varsity Wellington Skyrocket track and field athletes compete at the regional invitational at West Texas A&M University in Canyon.April 22The varsity Wellington…
In honor of National Child Prevention Month, parents and guardians of Wellington Elementary School Sparklers join their children for lunch.