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Wellington Elementary School Head Start and prekindergarten classes hosted Grapes for Grandparents Thursday, Sept. 5 in the school cafeteria, expressing appreciation for all that grandparents do for the students. Guests and students feasted on fresh fruit, including grapes, muffins and orange juice. Photo Courtesy of Wellington Elementary School

Wellington Elementary School Head Start and prekindergarten classes hosted Grapes for Grandparents Thursday, Sept. 5 in the school cafeteria, expressing appreciation for all that grandparents do for the students. Guests and students feasted on fresh fruit, including grapes, muffins and orange juice. Photo Courtesy of Wellington Elementary School

Wellington ISD Board of Trustees review enrollment numbers

WELLINGTON – Convening at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, the Wellington Independent School District (ISD) Board of Education met in regular session in the superintendent’s office with President Cody Phillips presiding.Gene Pena offered the opening prayer.
Wellington Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) responds to a mutual aid request with the Childress Fire Department on the Vest Ranch, located south on Hwy 83. Making a team effort, the firefighters were able to extinguish the fire, according to the Wellington VFD. Photo Courtesy of Wellington Volunteer Fire Department

Wellington Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) responds to a mutual aid request with the Childress Fire Department on the Vest Ranch, located south on Hwy 83. Making a team effort, the firefighters were able to extinguish the fire, according to the Wellington VFD. Photo Courtesy of Wellington Volunteer Fire Department

Wellington Volunteer Fire Department

Wellington Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) responds to a mutual aid request with the Childress Fire Department on the Vest Ranch, located south on Hwy 83. Making a team effort, the firefighters were able to extinguish the fire, according to the Wellington VFD.
The 89th Annual Hall County Picnic Parade, featuring Parade Marshal Edgar Bailey, will take the streets of downtown Memphis at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

The 89th Annual Hall County Picnic Parade, featuring Parade Marshal Edgar Bailey, will take the streets of downtown Memphis at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. The Red River Sun/Elizabeth Tanner

89th Annual Hall County Picnic this weekend

MEMPHIS — The 89th Annual Hall County Picnic kicks off this weekend, Friday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Collingsworth County Ag and Natural Resources Agent Kenny Patterson, right, presents Molly Sims the 2023-2024 Distinguished Leader merit.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Collingsworth County Ag and Natural Resources Agent Kenny Patterson, right, presents Molly Sims the 2023-2024 Distinguished Leader merit.

Collingsworth County 4-H showcases outstanding youth, leaders, businesses

WELLINGTON – Families and supporters assembled for the Collingsworth County 4-H Annual Banquet at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Wellington Country Club.To open the occasion, upcoming President Quinn Roberson and Vice President Emma Flores led the pledges.
Four years ago: Scare of the century

Four years ago: Scare of the century

Four years ago: Scare of the century

Four years ago, Texas Tech University students needed to return to Lubbock, and they did. A few months earlier, we had begun wearing masks and dropping or delaying various procedures and surgeries, but—fortunately— there were not many COVID-19 cases.
Ideas to ease chronic pain can add ‘zip’ to seniors’ lives

Ideas to ease chronic pain can add ‘zip’ to seniors’ lives

Ideas to ease chronic pain can add ‘zip’ to seniors’ lives

CHILDRESS — Seniors at the weekly Childress Senior Citizens Center luncheon were asked a “trick question” by Angels Care Home Health Account Executive Melissa Conner Thursday, Sept. 5.Virtually everyone raised a hand. Hardly a surprise, Conner said.

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SATURDAYS AT THE MUSEUM Celebrate the homecoming season with Childress County Heritage Museum’s Saturdays at the Museum DIY Mum Decorating from 12:30-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14.SAFETY SEAT CHECKJoin the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for a Child Safety Seat Check Event from 3-6 p.m.