Future regional nurses honored at pre-graduation event at WT

CANYON — About 50 future nurses, including Wellington’s Ellee Reeves, were honored at a special pre-commencement ceremony at West Texas A&M University (WT).WT’s Laura and Joe Street School of Nursing’s annual pinning ceremony — held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12 in Legacy Hall inside the Jack B.

CTX Run Club’s Miles for Miracles donation deadline this Saturday

CHILDRESS — The donation deadline for CTX Run Club’s Miles for Miracles, a holiday drive which gives back to local nursing home residents, collecting cozy and comforting items, like warm blankets, fuzzy socks, stuffed animals and more, is this Saturday, Dec. 20.

Breakfast with Santa becomes a holiday favorite

Eva HambyDressed in pajama attire, friends and families filed through the serving line for the “Breakfast with Santa” fundraiser from 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, benefitting Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals (CCHDM).

Wellington's Skelton, Page earn FFA talent show honors

Wellington High SchoolOn Monday, Dec. 8, members of Wellington Future Farmers of America (FFA) traveled to Clarendon to attend the Greenbelt District Banquet.

At the Childress Municipal Airport

CHILDRESS — Tuesday, Dec. 9, two of the single engine airtankers (SEATs) stationed here were replaced by two others.Wednesday, Dec. 10, an experimental airplane, from McKinney, flew in for a funeral.Thursday, Dec.

Wellington seniors trim old-fashioned Christmas tree

Wellington Senior Citizens CenterOn Monday, Dec. 1, members of the Wellington Senior Citizens Center gathered at 12:30 p.m. for a tree trimming party.

Legacy Insurance to host Open House

Legacy Insurance Legacy Insurance Group will host an Open House event, including live music, door prizes, food from Chip’s BBQ and desserts, from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at their new location, 300 Commerce St. “Good food, good music and a few surprises waiting,” Legacy Insurance Group said.

Give the gift of life this holiday season at Community Blood Drives

Coffee Memorial Blood CenterChange the future — give blood! Give the gift of life this holiday season at Coffee Memorial Blood Center’s Wellington Community Blood Drive from 3-6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec.

Childress Blood Drives recognizes first-time platelet donors

Childress Blood DrivesSandra Moody and Christy Wofford donate platelets at the recent Coffee Memorial Blood Center Childress Community Blood Drive Tuesday, Dec.

Collingsworth County Museum welcomes visitors for Christmas Open House

Collingsworth County MuseumLocated on the west side of the Collingsworth County courthouse square, Collingsworth County Museum will host its annual Christmas Open House from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19.