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Nancy’s Place of Cosmetology buyers Burl and Julie Brim, who own BRIX Bar & Eatery, located two doors down, are busy removing walls and updating the back of Nancy’s Place to make way for freezer and refrigerator storage for BRIX. However, the couple intend to carry on the Nancy’s Place hair salon tradition while giving the front retail space overlooking downtown Wellington a facelift. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Nancy’s Place of Cosmetology buyers Burl and Julie Brim, who own BRIX Bar & Eatery, located two doors down, are busy removing walls and updating the back of Nancy’s Place to make way for freezer and refrigerator storage for BRIX. However, the couple intend to carry on the Nancy’s Place hair salon tradition while giving the front retail space overlooking downtown Wellington a facelift. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Nancy’s Place becomes Brim investment property

Bev Odom
Thursday, January 8, 2026
WELLINGTON – An icon on the south side of the Collingsworth County Courthouse Square identified by its turquoise facade trademark, Nancy’s Place of Cosmetology recently sold to Burl and Julie Brim.
New Channel 10’s Ruben on the Road features 1930 Remnant, a local retail concept store by STS Ranchwear owners Stran and Jennifer Smith. “Thank you, 1930 Remnant, for letting me come out and visit you guys,” Ruben on the Road’s Ruben Flores said. “Keep you the great work in Childress.” To watch “Ruben on the Road: Childress business proud to keep roots in the Texas Panhandle,” visit newschan- nel10. com. Ruben on the Road

New Channel 10’s Ruben on the Road features 1930 Remnant, a local retail concept store by STS Ranchwear owners Stran and Jennifer Smith. “Thank you, 1930 Remnant, for letting me come out and visit you guys,” Ruben on the Road’s Ruben Flores said. “Keep you the great work in Childress.” To watch “Ruben on the Road: Childress business proud to keep roots in the Texas Panhandle,” visit newschan- nel10. com. Ruben on the Road

Ruben on the Road features 1930 Remnant

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
New Channel 10’s Ruben on the Road features 1930 Remnant, a local retail concept store by STS Ranchwear owners Stran and Jennifer Smith. “Thank you, 1930 Remnant, for letting me come out and visit you guys,” Ruben on the Road’s Ruben Flores said. “Keep you the great work in Childress.
Jack VanBebber, 1932 Olympic Champion, seven-time National Champion Jim Leggitt Collection

Jack VanBebber, 1932 Olympic Champion, seven-time National Champion Jim Leggitt Collection

Memories left for my kids

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
If you will do a search for Jack VanBebber, you can easily find the details of Uncle Jack’s amazing life, especially his exceptional athletic career.
Thirty-eight Austin Elementary School students recently compete in the district UIL Academic meet Friday, Dec. 12 in Wellington, bringing home a third-place overall medal in addition to many individual medals and ribbons. Memphis ISD

Thirty-eight Austin Elementary School students recently compete in the district UIL Academic meet Friday, Dec. 12 in Wellington, bringing home a third-place overall medal in addition to many individual medals and ribbons. Memphis ISD

Austin Elementary School competes in district UIL Academic meet

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Thirty-eight Austin Elementary School students recently compete in the district UIL Academic meet Friday, Dec. 12 in Wellington, bringing home a third-place overall medal in addition to many individual medals and ribbons.
Girl Scouts donate funds to Snack Pak 4 Kids

Girl Scouts donate funds to Snack Pak 4 Kids

Girl Scouts donate funds to Snack Pak 4 Kids

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
On behalf of Girl Scout Troop 5220, Austin Elementary School fifth-grade student Kobi Long presents a donation to Snack Pak 4 Kids Co-Chairs Daniel Downey and Leigh Ann Hawthorne. With the Scout Troop recently having made the decision to dissolve, $400 of the Troop’s funds were donated.
Wellington Elementary Sparklers sport ugly Christmas sweaters

Wellington Elementary Sparklers sport ugly Christmas sweaters

Wellington Elementary Sparklers sport ugly Christmas sweaters

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Wellington Elementary School students and staff don their ugly Christmas sweaters for the Christmas Sing in the Wellington High School auditorium. Following the high school testing schedule, Sparklers had a 9 a.m. late start and 1:30 p.m. early release Friday, Dec. 19.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Jail book in: 0 Jail book out: 0 Jail population: 8 Deputy civil papers served: 0 Constable civil papers served: 0BelorteterNOTICE: To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff ’s Office at 806447-2588.
Wellington Elementary School Principal Deidre Kane gathers with fifth-graders Raylie Sims, left, and Summer Valles on Thursday, Dec. 18 for “Holiday Headgear… Spread the Cheer!” prior to the Friday, Dec. 19 release for the Christmas holiday. Teachers return to work Monday, Jan. 5, while students return Tuesday, Jan. 6. Wellington Elementary School

Wellington Elementary School Principal Deidre Kane gathers with fifth-graders Raylie Sims, left, and Summer Valles on Thursday, Dec. 18 for “Holiday Headgear… Spread the Cheer!” prior to the Friday, Dec. 19 release for the Christmas holiday. Teachers return to work Monday, Jan. 5, while students return Tuesday, Jan. 6. Wellington Elementary School

Wellington ISD receives state’s highest FIRST rating

Bev Odom
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
WELLINGTON – Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 in the superintendent’s office, the Wellington Independent School District Board (ISD) of Trustees conduced the Schools FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) Public Hearing.
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