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Make sure all ornaments, tinsel and decorations are removed before disposing of a real Christmas tree. Texas A&M AgriLife/Michael Miller

Make sure all ornaments, tinsel and decorations are removed before disposing of a real Christmas tree. Texas A&M AgriLife/Michael Miller

How to sustainably dispose of a real Christmas tree

Leighton Chachere
Friday, December 29, 2023
For many people, nothing can compare to the smell, look and ambience of a real Christmas tree. And when the holidays are over, there are several eco-friendly ways to dispose of or recycle that ornamental piece of holiday tradition.
Members of the Wellington Junior High School Student Council Service Committee deliver 40 Operation Blanket Blessing gifts to Wellington Care Center residents Thursday morning, Dec. 21, prior to school dismissal for the Christmas holidays. Students distributing the blankets included Hunter Phipps, Alex Orozco, Lawson Inman, Ansylee Hansen and Anna Needham. Courtesy Photo

Members of the Wellington Junior High School Student Council Service Committee deliver 40 Operation Blanket Blessing gifts to Wellington Care Center residents Thursday morning, Dec. 21, prior to school dismissal for the Christmas holidays. Students distributing the blankets included Hunter Phipps, Alex Orozco, Lawson Inman, Ansylee Hansen and Anna Needham. Courtesy Photo

Firecrackers deliver blanket blessings to Wellington Care Center

News Staff
Friday, December 29, 2023
Firecrackers deliver blanket blessings to Wellington Care Center

Commissioners give consent for elected official credit cards

Bev Odom
Friday, December 29, 2023
WELLINGTON — With County Judge Scot Martindale presiding, the Commissioners Court of Collingsworth County met at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13 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, December 29, 2023
Jail book in:2 Jail book out:0 Jail population:7 Civil papers served:0 Reminder: To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806-447-2588.To anonymously report crime or submit tips, call Crime Stoppers at 806447-2587. On Dec.
In March, the Childress Bobcats, including Jesus Jalomo (23), Scout Smith (20), student athletic trainer Rebekkah Guzman, Isaiah Jalomo, coach Wayne Parker, Billy Moore (13) and coach Caleb Tucker, celebrated a historical season, advancing to the state championship for the first time since 1944. Photo by Robbie Rakestraw

In March, the Childress Bobcats, including Jesus Jalomo (23), Scout Smith (20), student athletic trainer Rebekkah Guzman, Isaiah Jalomo, coach Wayne Parker, Billy Moore (13) and coach Caleb Tucker, celebrated a historical season, advancing to the state championship for the first time since 1944. Photo by Robbie Rakestraw

A year in review: Top news stories of 2023 month-by-month

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, December 29, 2023
CHILDRESS — January: Hundreds of area youth competed in local livestock shows,including the Childress County Youth Project Show (CCYPS), Collingsworth County Livestock Show (CCLS) and Hall County Jr. Livestock Show.
Fair Park City Auditorium parking lot receives LED lighting

Fair Park City Auditorium parking lot receives LED lighting

Fair Park City Auditorium parking lot receives LED lighting

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, December 29, 2023
CHILDRESS — Fair Park just got a little brighter, thanks to the installation of six solar LED light posts – two of which were placed at the park’s entry and four of which were placed in the Fair Park City Auditorium parking lot.
Youngsters in pajama attire gather around Mrs. Claus to hear Christmas stories during the Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals fundraiser event Saturday morning, Dec. 9 at the Senior Community Café. Courtesy Photos

Youngsters in pajama attire gather around Mrs. Claus to hear Christmas stories during the Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals fundraiser event Saturday morning, Dec. 9 at the Senior Community Café. Courtesy Photos

Breakfast with Santa and the Grinch brings great joy

Bev Odom
Friday, December 29, 2023
WELLINGTON – “Collingsworth Home Delivered Meals (HDM) would like to thank each and every one who came out and supported our fundraiser,” said Collingsworth HDM Program Director Linda Duke.
One eye: He saw a lot

One eye: He saw a lot

One eye: He saw a lot

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
I would like to consider two inspirational Christians for me during this Christmas. The one this week is Denis Burkitt (1911 1993), who at the age of 11 had to have his right eye removed because of an injury. He is known as a British surgeon and African missionary.
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