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TxDOT to offer free child car seat inspections in Memphis

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, May 15, 2026
CHILDRESS — The Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will offer free child car safety seat inspections, as well as free car seats and installation, during a Child Safety Seat Check Event from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 30 at the Memphis Public Library.
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Support your local pharmacy

Fred Hardwicke
Friday, May 15, 2026
My wife’s first job was at a rural drug store in South Carolina.In fact, a drug store/pharmacy is one of the basic signs of civilization in West Texas, along with a gas station, a grocery store and a church.
Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA), of Amarillo, circle up Saturday, May 2 at the 2026 CASA Gala. Supporting the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Rolling Plains, BACA is a charitable worldwide motorcycle organization, working to protect children across 19 countries from dangerous individuals and situations. COURTESY PHOTO

Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA), of Amarillo, circle up Saturday, May 2 at the 2026 CASA Gala. Supporting the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Rolling Plains, BACA is a charitable worldwide motorcycle organization, working to protect children across 19 countries from dangerous individuals and situations. COURTESY PHOTO

Supporters rally for CASA of the Rolling Plains Gala

News Staff
Friday, May 15, 2026

Supporters rally for CASA Gala

Bev Odom
Friday, May 15, 2026
WELLINGTON – “This year’s Gala was such a success and a testament to the support we have always been blessed with from our communities that we serve,” said Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Rolling Plains Executive Director Connie Monzingo.
Folks embrace the fellowship during the Saturday evening, April 4 Quail Ex-Student Reunion at the Quail Community Building. Clockwise, from left: guest Sharon Starkey, of Wellington; Troy Harrison, of Amarillo; Bobby and Anita Dodez, of Texarkana; Vada Bell Wood, of Wellington. COURTESY PHOTO

Folks embrace the fellowship during the Saturday evening, April 4 Quail Ex-Student Reunion at the Quail Community Building. Clockwise, from left: guest Sharon Starkey, of Wellington; Troy Harrison, of Amarillo; Bobby and Anita Dodez, of Texarkana; Vada Bell Wood, of Wellington. COURTESY PHOTO

Folks gather for 2026 Quail reunion

Bev Odom
Thursday, April 23, 2026
QUAIL – At the location of the former Quail School, doors opened at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 4 for the traditional Quail Ex-Student Banquet. Founded by the Class of 1949, Quail graduates and guests meet annually the Saturday prior to Easter.
Youth partaking in the Wellington Opportunity Center, Inc. afterschool program take a moment to contemplate winning the 2026 Lawncare Combo Package, comprised of a DeWALT cordless push mower string trimmer and blower combo. The 2026 Lawn Care Raffle winner will be drawn at noon Saturday, May 2. The bake sale and mower raffle fundraiser begin at 9 a.m. that morning at 817 West Ave. on the courthouse square. MEMPHIS ISD

Youth partaking in the Wellington Opportunity Center, Inc. afterschool program take a moment to contemplate winning the 2026 Lawncare Combo Package, comprised of a DeWALT cordless push mower string trimmer and blower combo. The 2026 Lawn Care Raffle winner will be drawn at noon Saturday, May 2. The bake sale and mower raffle fundraiser begin at 9 a.m. that morning at 817 West Ave. on the courthouse square. MEMPHIS ISD

Wellington offers multiple May 2 events

Bev Odom
Thursday, April 23, 2026
WELLINGTON – Saturday morning, May 2 offers an array of activities for not only Collingsworth County residents but citizens from the surrounding area as well. The annual Wellington Opportunity Center, Inc.
Wellington Lion Lindsay Hill, center, recognizes Lion Margret Wood, left, for recruiting the most sponsors, helping raise $2,220 during the recent District 2-T1 Texas Lions Roar Against Diabetes Fundraiser Walk at the Amarillo Civic Center. Boss Lion Lori O’Rear accepts the certificate for the club for its monetary contribution. For details on the upcoming City-wide Cleanup and Pet Vaccination Clinic, please refer to the Wellington Area Happenings on page 7A. BEV ODOM/THE RED RIVER SUN

Wellington Lion Lindsay Hill, center, recognizes Lion Margret Wood, left, for recruiting the most sponsors, helping raise $2,220 during the recent District 2-T1 Texas Lions Roar Against Diabetes Fundraiser Walk at the Amarillo Civic Center. Boss Lion Lori O’Rear accepts the certificate for the club for its monetary contribution. For details on the upcoming City-wide Cleanup and Pet Vaccination Clinic, please refer to the Wellington Area Happenings on page 7A. BEV ODOM/THE RED RIVER SUN

Wellington Lions commend diabetes walk supporters; organize City-wide Cleanup, Pet Vaccination Clinic

Bev Odom
Thursday, April 23, 2026
WELLINGTON – Finalizing plans for the City-wide Cleanup, set for Saturday, April 25, and the Pet Vaccination Clinic, set for Saturday, May 2, Boss Lion Lori O’Rear welcomed members and guests Rodney Bishop, Camden, Zella McDaniel and Marci Peters to the 6:30 p.m.
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