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Wellington Boss Lion Lori O’Rear welcomes Glynn Moore Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6439 Quartermaster Jr. Castillo, left, and Post Commander Rodney Bishop to the Monday, Oct. 6 meeting at the Bura Handley Community Center Club Room. Housed on the first floor of the courthouse, Castillo also serves as the Collingsworth County Veterans Service Officer.

Wellington Boss Lion Lori O’Rear welcomes Glynn Moore Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6439 Quartermaster Jr. Castillo, left, and Post Commander Rodney Bishop to the Monday, Oct. 6 meeting at the Bura Handley Community Center Club Room. Housed on the first floor of the courthouse, Castillo also serves as the Collingsworth County Veterans Service Officer.

VFW representatives visit Wellington Lions Club

WELLINGTON – Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20 at the Bura Handley Community Center Club Room, Boss Lion Lori O’Rear welcomed guests Rodney Bishop, Jr. Castillo and Marci Peters, along with the membership.
Wheat’s Artisan Bakery welcomes new owners Myles and Dana Barfield, along with their daughters, Hailee and Destiny.

Wheat’s Artisan Bakery welcomes new owners Myles and Dana Barfield, along with their daughters, Hailee and Destiny.

Wheat’s Artisan Bakery welcomes new ownership

CHILDRESS — Wheat’s Artisan Bakery is reopening under new ownership — Myles and Dana Barfield, who have fired up the brick oven along with their daughters, Hailee and Destiny. “We are honored to continue the Wheat’s legacy our community has loved for so many years,” Dana said.

Ritz Theatre welcomes Lorri Morgan, Pam Tillis

Wellington Ritz TheatreSet for 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 at the Wellington Ritz Theatre, tickets are on sale for $65 as Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis take the stage for their highly successful Grits and Glamour Tour.

Henard declared Methodist quilt winner

Wellington Methodist WomenJohnny Henard claims the 2025 Wellington Methodist Women’s quilt Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Fellowship Hall of First Methodist Church. A relative, Tessa Henard Pendergraft, of Amarillo, drew Henard’s name from the hundreds of red tickets in the gold tumbler.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

Jail book in: 1Jail book out: 0Jail population: 9Deputy civil papers served: 1Constable civil papers served: 0 NOTICE: 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 806-447-2587. On Oct.
During the Oct. 16 special meeting, Wellington City Manager Justin Mixon displays an iPad, provided for each city employee to access the street view or the sewer system mode. Clockwise, from left: Councilmembers Brent Martin and Jimmy Cantu Jr., Mixon, Mayor Larry Adams, Secretary Marci Peters and Councilmembers Eddie Langford, Kenneth Warren and Brandon Ward.

During the Oct. 16 special meeting, Wellington City Manager Justin Mixon displays an iPad, provided for each city employee to access the street view or the sewer system mode. Clockwise, from left: Councilmembers Brent Martin and Jimmy Cantu Jr., Mixon, Mayor Larry Adams, Secretary Marci Peters and Councilmembers Eddie Langford, Kenneth Warren and Brandon Ward.

Wellington City Council discusses consolidated entity agreements

WELLINGTON – The Wellington City Council met in regular session at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6 with City Manager Justin Mixon, Mayor Larry Adams and Councilmembers Jimmy Cantu Jr., Eddie Langford, Brent Martin and Kenneth Warren present.