Wellington ISD requesting GT nominations

WELLINGTON – Nominations for the Wellington Independent School District (ISD) Gifted and Talented (GT) Program opened Monday, Nov. 6. Students may be nominated by anyone familiar with the student’s abilities, potential, performance and/or past performance.

Area happenings

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CHILDRESS

CHILDRESS METHODIST WOMEN BAZAAR Join the Childress Methodist Women for the Annual Bazaar and Food Fest from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18.

Texas voters pass 13 propositions in constitutional amendment election

CHILDRESS — Texas voters recently hit the polls, passing 13 of the 14 propositions in the constitutional amendment election, including property tax cuts, a raise for retired teachers and billions in investments in infrastructure, research, tech and energy. Results are as follows.

100th Judicial District warns of costly dangers of unlicensed driving

WELLINGTON — In Texas,a person may not operate a motor vehicle on a highway in this state unless the person holds a driver’s license.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

Jail book in: 2 Jail book out: 3 Jail population: 6 Civil papers served: 2 Reminder: To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806447-2588. To anonymously report crime or submit tips, call Crime Stoppers at 806447-2587. On Nov.

Wellington City Council adopts Ellison Park Resolution

WELLINGTON – Meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6 at Wellington City Hall, Wellington Mayor Larry Adams called the meeting to order.

Sweet hour of prayer

The theory was that the third time around would be the easiest, but as the contractions intensified, we became uneasy. Something was “off.” I remember this like it was yesterday! Hours later (in the wee hours of the morning), the doctor said that we needed to do a C-section.

DPS Troopers give synopsis of Austin’s newest legislation

CHILDRESS — Since Sept. 1, Texas drivers have faced new laws passed by the 88th Texas Legislature. Texas traffic laws apply to everyone – non-Texans and Texans alike, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Sgt.

At the Childress Municipal Airport

CHILDRESS — Tuesday, Nov. 7, a Cessna Citation flew in from Nevada and stayed overnight. Wednesday, Nov. 8, the Citation loaded up passengers and fuel before heading to Tennessee. The Honda Jet departed, and a Piper Cherokee came in from Addison. Thursday, Nov.