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Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Jail book in: 0 Jail book out: 0 Jail population: 11 Deputy civil papers served: 0 Constable civil papers served: 0NOTICE: The Collingsworth County Commissioners Court lifted the burn ban at its Monday, April 14 meeting.
City of Memphis Mayor Joe Davis, right, congratulates City Secretary Cindy Woodward on her recent retirement during a come-and-go reception Monday, June 30 at the Memphis Community Center. Woodward served the City of Memphis for 20 years. Marla Green

City of Memphis Mayor Joe Davis, right, congratulates City Secretary Cindy Woodward on her recent retirement during a come-and-go reception Monday, June 30 at the Memphis Community Center. Woodward served the City of Memphis for 20 years. Marla Green

Woodward retires following 20 years of service to City of Memphis

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Woodward retires following 20 years of service to City of Memphis
For the first time ever, the Fourth of July Party in the Park will welcome live music, including the Huser Brothers and Ty Wellborn and the Last Stand, which will kick off at 6 p.m. Friday, July 4 at Fair Park in Childress. Fourth of July Party in the Park

For the first time ever, the Fourth of July Party in the Park will welcome live music, including the Huser Brothers and Ty Wellborn and the Last Stand, which will kick off at 6 p.m. Friday, July 4 at Fair Park in Childress. Fourth of July Party in the Park

Fourth of July to be bigger, brighter than ever in Childress

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, July 3, 2025
CHILDRESS — In small-town America, the Fourth of July is always big and bright. And, thanks to a host of patriotic events, Childress is no exception, with Friday,July 4 to be bigger and brighter than ever.
Only 28 years old, artist Malcom Byers commences his painting project at 915 West Ave. on Tuesday, June 10. The process involves using a projector at nighttime to create an outline for the expansive mural assignment. Orian Sain

Only 28 years old, artist Malcom Byers commences his painting project at 915 West Ave. on Tuesday, June 10. The process involves using a projector at nighttime to create an outline for the expansive mural assignment. Orian Sain

Muralist commissioned to stamp downtown Wellington

Bev Odom
Thursday, July 3, 2025
WELLINGTON – Folks watch in anticipation as muralist Malcom Byers launched his depiction of Collingsworth County on the long building at 915 West Ave., conveniently owned by Mayor Larry Adams, on Tuesday, June 10.
For the Saturday, July 5 Wellington Community Fourth of July Parade, spectators should line the route indicated on the map. Parade lineup is at 10 a.m. in the parking lot of the Wellington Activity Center (WAC)/Wellington Aquatic Venue (WAV). The parade is set to begin at 10:30 a.m. Courtesy Image

For the Saturday, July 5 Wellington Community Fourth of July Parade, spectators should line the route indicated on the map. Parade lineup is at 10 a.m. in the parking lot of the Wellington Activity Center (WAC)/Wellington Aquatic Venue (WAV). The parade is set to begin at 10:30 a.m. Courtesy Image

Collingsworth County Chamber revives Wellington’s parade

Bev Odom
Thursday, July 3, 2025
WELLINGTON – Could the Collingsworth Chamber of Commerce 2018 “Transportation, Then and Now” themed parade, where the late Mary Brim served as parade marshal, be the most recent Wellington parade? Vendors set up at Ellison Park and the county fair transpired at the Bura Handley Community Center.

CHILDRESS

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
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WELLINGTON

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
WILD & FREE ON 83Sponsored by the Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce, Wild & Free on 83 will be held Thursday, July 3-Sunday, July 6. A new feature is the Fourth of July Community Parade at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, organized by Natasha Mixon.
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