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City of Wellington hires thirdparty code enforcer

City of Wellington hires thirdparty code enforcer

City of Wellington hires thirdparty code enforcer

WELLINGTON – At its recent meeting, the Wellington City Council unanimously approved a contract with Texas Communities Group, LLC, a third-party code enforcement agency which serves rural areas that don’t have the resources for a full-time code enforcement department.
Childress’ Stran Smith, a world champion tie-down roper, is inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Saturday, July 12 at the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Colo. Stran Smith

Childress’ Stran Smith, a world champion tie-down roper, is inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Saturday, July 12 at the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Colo. Stran Smith

Childress’ Stran Smith inducted into ProRodeo Hall of Fame

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Childress’ Stran Smith, a world champion tie-down roper, was inducted into the Pro-Rodeo Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Saturday, July 12 at the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Colo.
At the Monday, July 7 meeting of the Wellington Lions Club, the 2024-2025 Sweetheart Mallory O’Rear bid the club farwell, expressing her appreciation for the kindness and support she has received this past program year. From left: 2025-2026 Sweetheart Treylea Wiebe, O’Rear, Boss Lion Lori O’Rear. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

At the Monday, July 7 meeting of the Wellington Lions Club, the 2024-2025 Sweetheart Mallory O’Rear bid the club farwell, expressing her appreciation for the kindness and support she has received this past program year. From left: 2025-2026 Sweetheart Treylea Wiebe, O’Rear, Boss Lion Lori O’Rear. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Sweetheart O’Rear says farewell to Wellington Lions

WELLINGTON – Boss Lion Lori O’Rear welcomed the guests and membership to the 6:30 p.m.Monday,July 7 meeting of the Wellington Lions Club in the Club Room of the Bura Handle Community Center.Lion Dave Hall led the American pledge and Lion Lucinda Martindale led the Texas pledge.
Childress High School freshman Inani Bhoja travels to the University of Oxford, located in the United Kingdom, for a two-week study of the Principles of Mechanical Engineering. Childress FCCLA

Childress High School freshman Inani Bhoja travels to the University of Oxford, located in the United Kingdom, for a two-week study of the Principles of Mechanical Engineering. Childress FCCLA

Childress’ Bhoja travels to University of Oxford

Childress’ Bhoja travels to University of Oxford
Venues abound with multiple options for Wellington Ex-Student Reunion gathering places. On the south side of the Collingsworth County Courthouse Square are BRIX Bar and Eatery, 911 9th St., owned by Julie and Burl Brim Jr., and The Loft, 909 9th St., owned by Mark and Debbie Huntress. Described as “the ultimate country farmhouse experience in the heart of downtown,” The Loft offers an open floor plan with two private bedrooms and a charming loft area for kids. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Venues abound with multiple options for Wellington Ex-Student Reunion gathering places. On the south side of the Collingsworth County Courthouse Square are BRIX Bar and Eatery, 911 9th St., owned by Julie and Burl Brim Jr., and The Loft, 909 9th St., owned by Mark and Debbie Huntress. Described as “the ultimate country farmhouse experience in the heart of downtown,” The Loft offers an open floor plan with two private bedrooms and a charming loft area for kids. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington ex-students anticipate upcoming reunion

WELLINGTON – The saying “time is the most valuable asset you don’t own but is the most valuable thing a man can spend” remains true as the Wellington Ex-Students Association prepares for the 74th Annual Reunion Saturday, Aug. 2 at the Bura Handley Community Center in Wellington.
The Memphis Lions Club is presented a program by Cornerstone Caregiving’s Sharon Braddock, accompanied by husband Jim, of Clarendon. Cornerstone Caregiving provides senior in-home and facility companion caregiving services at no cost to those enrolled in Medicare. For more information, contact 806-641-6180 or visit cornerstonecaregiving. com. Memphis Lions Club

The Memphis Lions Club is presented a program by Cornerstone Caregiving’s Sharon Braddock, accompanied by husband Jim, of Clarendon. Cornerstone Caregiving provides senior in-home and facility companion caregiving services at no cost to those enrolled in Medicare. For more information, contact 806-641-6180 or visit cornerstonecaregiving. com. Memphis Lions Club

Memphis Lions welcome Cornerstone Caregiving

Memphis Lions welcome Cornerstone Caregiving