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A member of the maintenance staff, Larry Molina accepts the Collingsworth General Hospital STAR honor for the second quarter of 2025. An “all-around great guy”, Molina is applauded for being a very kind, mannerly and respectful person.

A member of the maintenance staff, Larry Molina accepts the Collingsworth General Hospital STAR honor for the second quarter of 2025. An “all-around great guy”, Molina is applauded for being a very kind, mannerly and respectful person.

Molina accepts CGH second quarter STAR distinction

Bev Odom
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
WELLINGTON – Larry Molina was recently awarded the Collingsworth General Hospital (CGH) STAR (Service, Teamwork, Attitude and Results) distinction for the second quarter of 2025.

Hollands mark 60th anniversary

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Wellington Care CenterFrances and Kent Holland celebrate 60 years of love with an afternoon reception at Wellington Care Center (WCC) on Tuesday, July 22. “Today we celebrated an incredible milestone — 60 years of love, laughter and lifelong memories,” said WCC Administrator Nikki Hathaway.

Wellington seniors celebrate July birthdays

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Wellington Senior Citizens CenterWellington Senior Citizens Center celebrates members with July birthdays following the 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 lunch of chicken fettuccini alfredo, green beans, garlic bread, peaches and a no-bake chocolate chip cookie.

Memphis Lions welcome new president

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Memphis Lions ClubThe Memphis Lions Club welcomes new president Dickie Cloyd, right, who was recently passed the gavel by outgoing president Chris Hert, left. Additionally, as a thank you, Cloyd presented Hert an appreciation plaque in honor of his service.
Construction of the new Wellington Gun Club (WGC) clubhouse began in September 2024, funded by a private donation earmarked for the project. Now a popular local venue for youth shooting sports, WGC is also receiving a NRA Foundation grant and plans to add a second trap field and upgrade its rifle/pistol range in the near future.

Construction of the new Wellington Gun Club (WGC) clubhouse began in September 2024, funded by a private donation earmarked for the project. Now a popular local venue for youth shooting sports, WGC is also receiving a NRA Foundation grant and plans to add a second trap field and upgrade its rifle/pistol range in the near future.

NRA fuels growth of Wellington Gun Club in Texas, youth shooters win big

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
By John ParkerNRA Shooting Sports USA WELLINGTON — Just outside the quiet streets of Wellington, Texas, on a 40-acre stretch in Collingsworth County, a new cornerstone for shooting sports is rising — and it’s more than just a clubhouse.
Co-founder Kassidy Barlow, left, barista Alyvia Sorensen and co-founder David Sorensen supervise the Sorensen Wellhouse coffee truck, a.k.a. The Soggy Llama, located at 309 Houston St., just south of Wellington Fairgrounds, on the west side of U.S. Hwy 83. Not pictured: co-founder Kathryne Sorensen.

Co-founder Kassidy Barlow, left, barista Alyvia Sorensen and co-founder David Sorensen supervise the Sorensen Wellhouse coffee truck, a.k.a. The Soggy Llama, located at 309 Houston St., just south of Wellington Fairgrounds, on the west side of U.S. Hwy 83. Not pictured: co-founder Kathryne Sorensen.

Coffee truck takes on trusted task

Bev Odom
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
WELLINGTON – Sorensen Wellhouse, rebranding from The Soggy Llama Coffee Co., established in Mangum, Okla. in 2023, fills an essential role for dedicated Collingsworth County coffee connoisseurs, setting up shop at 309 Houston St. on U.S. Hwy 83.

Childress Fire Department hosts benefit concert

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The Red River Sun/Elizabeth TannerThe Childress Fire Department hosts its 3rd Annual Benefit Concert Saturday, July 26 at Fair Park, welcoming guests to take the stage, in addition to Childress Fire Department firefighters Jim Lile, vocals, Roger Adams, bass guitar, and Callie Saunders, drums.

Letter to the editor

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
One of the many reason that we, as a community, are the best — we believe in helping others. Childress Meals on Wheels is a tremendous organization that provides nutritious meals to those in our community that need a little help.
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