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Memphis High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members Violet Perez and Angelica Trevino advance to the FCCLA State Leadership Conference, thanks to a third-place finish in Professional Presentation Level 3, during the Region 1 Leadership Conference Thursday, Feb. 8-Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Lubbock Civic Center. Photos Courtesy of Memphis ISD

Memphis High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members Violet Perez and Angelica Trevino advance to the FCCLA State Leadership Conference, thanks to a third-place finish in Professional Presentation Level 3, during the Region 1 Leadership Conference Thursday, Feb. 8-Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Lubbock Civic Center. Photos Courtesy of Memphis ISD

Memphis FCCLA’s Perez, Trevino state bound

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, February 23, 2024
LUBBOCK — Competing in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Region 1 Leadership Conference, held Thursday, Feb. 8-Saturday, Feb.
The daily consumption of pecans have been shown to prevent obesity, as well as a host of related health issues, like fatty liver disease and diabetes. Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications/Laura McKenzie

The daily consumption of pecans have been shown to prevent obesity, as well as a host of related health issues, like fatty liver disease and diabetes. Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications/Laura McKenzie

Four tips for easier mowing and keeping lawns lush

Katharine Cook
Friday, February 23, 2024
As the weather starts to get warmer and homeowners are preparing their lawns for spring, many may be dreading the idea of mowing in the hot sun in the coming months. However, turfgrass mowing doesn’t have to be as tedious and exhausting as many may think.
FRED HARDWICKE

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Transitions I: What happened?

News Staff
Friday, February 23, 2024
The Montreal 1976 Olympics was the only one I watched almost from start to finish. After that, I would be working or studying in the summer. My brothers, friends and I was so much TV that my mother started to get concerned. Dwight Stones. Edwin Moses.
Wellington Care Center embraces Valentine’s Day gatherings

Wellington Care Center embraces Valentine’s Day gatherings

Wellington Care Center embraces Valentine’s Day gatherings

News Staff
Friday, February 23, 2024
Wellington Care Center Activity Director Janet Stevens bestows the honor of Valentine’s Day Queen and Valentine’s Day King on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 14. The residents celebrated the occasion with special food and drinks.

Collingsworth County Commissioners revoke Burn Ban

Bev Odom
Friday, February 23, 2024
WELLINGTON—With County Judge Scot Martindale presiding, the Commissioners Court of Collingsworth County met at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8 for its regular meeting with Pct. 1 Commissioner Farris Nation, Pct. 2 Commissioner James Ellis, Pct. 3 Commissioner Joel Sherwood and Pct.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Friday, February 23, 2024
Jail book in:0 Jail book out:0 Jail population:6 Civil papers served:0 Reminder: Collingsworth County Commissioners Court allowed the burn ban to expire. To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806447-2588.
Since February 1986, Byron Bell has embraced the cowboy way of life on Collingsworth County’s historic Mill Iron Ranch. Bell served as ranch foreman since 1991. Molly A. Sims Photography

Since February 1986, Byron Bell has embraced the cowboy way of life on Collingsworth County’s historic Mill Iron Ranch. Bell served as ranch foreman since 1991. Molly A. Sims Photography

Bell rides Mill Iron range for final round

Bev Odom
Friday, February 23, 2024
WELLINGTON–Longtime Mill Iron Ranch Manager Byron Bell made his final round this past Jan. 28, serving for 38 years with the historic cattle operation. “Byron, Jayne and their family have been a part of the Mill Iron Ranches for almost half a century,” noted Al Allred, co-owner of the ranch.
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