Collingsworth Police Blotter

Jail book in: 0 Jail book out: 0 Jail population: 7 Civil papers served: 0 Reminder: Collingsworth County Commissioners Court reinstated the burn ban at its special meeting Monday, Aug. 26. To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806-447-2588.

Collingsworth Commissioners designate 2012 pickup for constable’s office, reinstate Burn Ban

WELLINGTON — In a special meeting with County Judge Scot Martindale presiding, the Commissioners’ Court of Collingsworth County met at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26 upstairs in the courthouse with Pct. 1 Commissioner Farris Nation, Pct. 2 Commissioner Jim Ellis, Pct. 3 Commissioner Joel Sherwood and Pct.

Childress City Council discusses drought contingency plans, tax rate

CHILDRESS — Meeting Wednesday, Aug. 21, the City of Childress City Council discussed drought contingency plans in called session, as well as approved the tax rate ordinance.

Area happenings

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CHILDRESS

LSSRA ROPINGJoin the Lone Star Steer Ropers Association for a roping at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug.24 and 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug.25 at the Mashburn Event Center and Arena.

MEMPHIS

HALL COUNTY PICNICThe 89th Annual Hall County Picnic and Reunion will be held Saturday, Sept. 21.Booth space is currently available for $20 without electricity or $25 with electricity. To rent booth space, or for more information, contact the Memphis Chamber of Commerce at 806259-3144.

WELLINGTON

MUSEUM DISPLAYCollingsworth County Museum Curator Karen Caldwell welcomes visitors for its Skyrocket School Days display in the Ellis Art Center and invites guests to view the new Bonnie and Clyde exhibit, featuring the infamous couple’s 1933 Collingsworth County escapade.Located at 824 East Ave.