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Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Jail book in: 1 Jail book out: 2 Jail population: 6 Deputy Civil papers served: 3 Constable Civil papers served: 0Reminder: The burn ban is no longer in effect, but to report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806-447-2588.
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, a skunk, found dead in a yard on Ave. C SE in Childress, tested positive for rabies on Thursday, Feb. 27. The Red River Sun

According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, a skunk, found dead in a yard on Ave. C SE in Childress, tested positive for rabies on Thursday, Feb. 27. The Red River Sun

Skunk tests positive for rabies in Childress

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, March 6, 2025
CHILDRESS — A skunk, found dead in a yard on Ave. C SE, recently tested positive for rabies, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.Childress Animal Control picked up the animal, which was submitted for testing on Monday, Feb. 24 and confirmed positive on Thursday, Feb. 27.
Leonel Garcia, doing business as Leo’s #3 on the corner of 8th and Arlington St. in Wellington, occupies the former Jim’s Barber Shop. Open 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, much of the vintage décor and charm of the shop remains the same. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Leonel Garcia, doing business as Leo’s #3 on the corner of 8th and Arlington St. in Wellington, occupies the former Jim’s Barber Shop. Open 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, much of the vintage décor and charm of the shop remains the same. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Leo’s BarberShop welcomes walk-in clientele

Bev Odom
Thursday, March 6, 2025
WELLINGTON – A 2002 graduate of Memphis High School, Leonel Garcia pursued his passion of cutting hair and now offers his services at three locations, including Memphis, Clarendon and most recently, Wellington.
Wellington volunteer firemen, family members and Brothers-Sisters of our Military (B.O.O.M.) Adventures volunteers assemble brisket sandwich meal sacks for the Salinas family fundraiser Sunday, March 2. From left: Marcie Orr, Jonathan Hamby, Larry Valles, Brylnn Kemp, Joe Carrol, Molly Sims, Makenzie Smith, Whitney Wiebe, Chance Byers, Teresa Valles, Benny Wiebe, Henry Wiebe. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington volunteer firemen, family members and Brothers-Sisters of our Military (B.O.O.M.) Adventures volunteers assemble brisket sandwich meal sacks for the Salinas family fundraiser Sunday, March 2. From left: Marcie Orr, Jonathan Hamby, Larry Valles, Brylnn Kemp, Joe Carrol, Molly Sims, Makenzie Smith, Whitney Wiebe, Chance Byers, Teresa Valles, Benny Wiebe, Henry Wiebe. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington community embraces Salinas family with fundraiser

Bev Odom
Thursday, March 6, 2025
WELLINGTON – Wellington Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) Chief Sawyer Sims thanked the community for the financial support and prayers for the Salinas family prior to its Bucket Raffle Drawing Sunday afternoon, March 2, at the fire station.
Memphis Housing Authority Board Members, as well as family and friends of the late Orvilla Evans, join for a memorial bench dedication service, honoring Evans, who served a 20-year tenure on the Memphis Housing Board of Commissioners, Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Memphis Housing Authority. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Memphis Housing Authority Board Members, as well as family and friends of the late Orvilla Evans, join for a memorial bench dedication service, honoring Evans, who served a 20-year tenure on the Memphis Housing Board of Commissioners, Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Memphis Housing Authority. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

Memphis Housing Authority honors legacy of Orvilla Evans with memorial bench dedication service

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, March 6, 2025
MEMPHIS — The Memphis Housing Authority recently unveiled a bench, honoring the late Orvilla Evans, during a memorial bench dedication service Thursday, Feb. 27.“I’m so proud to be able to do this,” Memphis Housing Authority Executive Director Josh Talley said.

Windbreak trees available at Hall-Childress SWCD

Special To The Sun
Friday, February 28, 2025
CHILDRESS/MEMPHIS — The Hall-Childress Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is taking orders for field and farmstead windbreak trees. Each year, the Hall-Childress SWCD, in cooperation with the Texas Forest Service in Lubbock, offers the public trees for establishing windbreaks.
The big 18:

The big 18:

The big 18:

Fred Hardwicke
Friday, February 28, 2025
After some remarkable advances, America finds itself in an era of chronic illnesses. The slogan, “Make America Healthy Again,” is the easy part. After some reflection, I came up with 18 different components needed to turn us around.
Wellington High School Class of 2025 Health Science students experience hands-on training at Wellington Care Center to earn their 40 clinical hours required for their Certified Nurse Aid Certification. Front row, from left: Kendra Molina, Christell Melendez. Back row, from left: Kenzi Ballinger, Jelly Garcia, Benji Garcia. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington High School Class of 2025 Health Science students experience hands-on training at Wellington Care Center to earn their 40 clinical hours required for their Certified Nurse Aid Certification. Front row, from left: Kendra Molina, Christell Melendez. Back row, from left: Kenzi Ballinger, Jelly Garcia, Benji Garcia. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington Care Center benefits from student nurse trainees

Bev Odom
Friday, February 28, 2025
WELLINGTON – Senior level Gateway Health Science students at Wellington High School (WHS) received experience at Wellington Care Center (WCC) to complete the 40 required clinical hours to qualify for their Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification, noted Jill Dugan, the WHS Gateway liaison.
How to convince someone to get help for their mental health

How to convince someone to get help for their mental health

How to convince someone to get help for their mental health

Stanley Popovich
Friday, February 28, 2025
There are many reasons why some people are reluctant to get help for their mental health or addiction issues.In add ition, many people are not sure what to do when encouraging someone to get the help they need for their mental health.
Ryan Roberson, APRN, FNP-C, and April Stephens, LVN, train intently on the new Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system last week. Photo Courtesy of Collingsworth General Hospital

Ryan Roberson, APRN, FNP-C, and April Stephens, LVN, train intently on the new Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system last week. Photo Courtesy of Collingsworth General Hospital

Collingsworth General Hospital transitions to advanced Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Special To The Sun
Friday, February 28, 2025
WELLINGTON – Collingsworth General Hospital, as well as Shamrock General Hospital along with their associated rural clinics, are excited to announce the upcoming implementation of a new, state-of-the-art Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, Meditech Expanse.
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