Wellington City Council gives phase one approval for Ellison Park Renovation Project

WELLINGTON – The Wellington City Council met in regular session at 6 p.m. Monday, April 1 with City Manager Jon Sessions, Mayor Pro-tem Brent Martin and Councilmembers Jimmy Cantu, Jr., Julie Collins and Kenneth Warren present.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

Jail book in:1 Jail book out:0 Jail population:7 Civil papers served:1Reminder: Collingsworth County Commissioners Court allowed the burn ban to expire. To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806447-2588.

‘Let’s TACO ‘BOUT a Run for HUGS’ crowd combines for cause

WELLINGTON – On the drizzly, cool and breezy May morning, not even Mother Nature could dampen spirits of Wellington Professional Women’s (WPW) 2024 Let’s TACO ‘BOUT a Run for HUGS.Registration began at 8:30 a.m.

Skyrocket eSports team makes state appearance

SAN ANTONIO – Wellington High School students and sponsor Erin Smith traveled to San Antonio Friday, May 3-Saturday, May 4 for the Texas eSports Championships.

Childress students compete at academic regional meet

ABILENE — Nineteen Childress High School students recently competed at the UIL Academic Regional Meet Friday, April 26-Saturday, April 27 at Abilene Christian University, following a district championship at the UIL Academic District Meet in Slaton.

Preston outnumbers Coville in race for Childress Mayor

CHILDRESS — In the sole contested race on the City of Childress General Election ballot, incumbent Cary Preston outnumbered Gerty Coville to retain his seat as mayor as voters hit the Election Day polls Saturday, May 4.“Thank you to everyone who voted in our city election,” Preston said.

CHILDRESS

Assembly of GodFirst Assembly of God202 Avenue I NW Justin Brown, Pastor 940-937-2976 Sunday School 9 a.m.Sunday Worship 10 a.m.Evening 5 p.m.Wednesday Service 6 p.m.BaptistBible Baptist Church801 C NW. 940-937-2068 Alan Egerton, Minister Sunday School 10 a.m.Worship 10:55 a.m. and 6 p.m.

MEMPHIS

CITIZEN APPRECIATION MEAL The Memphis Police Department and Hall County Sheriff’s Office will host a free CitizensAppreciation meal, including a hot dog, chips and a drink, from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 4 in the Memphis City Hall parking lot.

WELLINGTON

WPW RUN FOR HUGSWellington Professional Women’s Club invites everyone to its 2024 Let’s TACO ‘BOUT a Run for HUGS. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4, followed by the walk at 9 a.m.

Childress student killed in rollover crash in Cottle County

COTTLE COUNTY — A Childress Junior High School student was killed in a rollover crash in Cottle County Saturday, April 27.According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), at around 10:45 a.m., a 14-year-old male was driving east on County Road 404, located approximately 1.