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Assisted by organizer Darrell Colson, Steven Boone, reenacting Confederate General Robert E. Lee, explains life during the American Civil War to area students during the 2024 Living History Weekend at Powell Park in Wellington. Hosted by the Sons of Confederate Veterans Charles Goodnight Frontier Reg. Camp #2280, the 2025 event will again take place Friday-Saturday, Oct. 3-4 at Wellington’s Powell Park on Hwy 83.

Assisted by organizer Darrell Colson, Steven Boone, reenacting Confederate General Robert E. Lee, explains life during the American Civil War to area students during the 2024 Living History Weekend at Powell Park in Wellington. Hosted by the Sons of Confederate Veterans Charles Goodnight Frontier Reg. Camp #2280, the 2025 event will again take place Friday-Saturday, Oct. 3-4 at Wellington’s Powell Park on Hwy 83.

Wellington’s 2025 Living History Weekend slated for first weekend of October

Bev Odom
Thursday, September 18, 2025
WELLINGTON – “We are so excited to be inviting all our area schools and communities to join us in our Fifth Annual Living History event at Powell Park in Wellington,” said organizer Rhonda Colson. “Last year, we welcomed over 700 students and teachers from area schools.
Childress County Heritage Museum mailers were recently sent to local businesses and individuals, inviting annual donor drive participation.

Childress County Heritage Museum mailers were recently sent to local businesses and individuals, inviting annual donor drive participation.

Childress County Heritage Museum encourages donor drive participation

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, September 18, 2025
CHILDRESS — Childress County Heritage Museum recently sent mailers to local businesses and individuals, inviting annual donor drive participation—a necessity for the nonprofit organization to continue improving and expanding its reach, according to Childress County Heritage Museum Director Niki...

Press Release

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
As the designated spokesperson and superintendent for Childress Independent School District (ISD), I am issuing the following statement. Management of district funds is a responsibility the district’s administration and the board of trustees take very seriously.

Collingsworth County Commissioners approve election judges

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
WELLINGTON – During its 10 a.m. regular meeting Monday, Aug. 25, the Commissioners Court of Collingsworth County approved the order of election for the Nov. 4 Constitutional Amendment Election.Election judges and alternate election judges are as follows: Pct. 101, Margret Wood, Jeanne Taylor; Pct.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Jail book in: 2Jail book out: 1Jail population: 9Deputy civil papers served: 0Constable 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 Sept.

Wellington City Council approves tractor purchase

Bev Odom
Thursday, September 18, 2025
WELLINGTON – The Wellington City Council met in regular session at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4 with City Manager Justin Mixon, Mayor Pro-Tem Brent Martin and Councilmembers Brandon Ward, Jimmy Cantu Jr., Eddie Langford and Kenneth Warren present.
Presented during halftime at the Skyrockets versus Friona Chieftains football game, Wellington High School’s reigning 2025 homecoming royalty includes second runners-up Brynlee Proffitt and Joey Orozco, left, first runners-up Treylea Wiebe and Major Brown and Football Queen and King Bryn Phillips and Noah Cantu. Reigning Rocket Regiment royalty includes queen Bailey Steagall, first runner-up Jasmin Moreno and second runner-up Eryn Torrez.

Presented during halftime at the Skyrockets versus Friona Chieftains football game, Wellington High School’s reigning 2025 homecoming royalty includes second runners-up Brynlee Proffitt and Joey Orozco, left, first runners-up Treylea Wiebe and Major Brown and Football Queen and King Bryn Phillips and Noah Cantu. Reigning Rocket Regiment royalty includes queen Bailey Steagall, first runner-up Jasmin Moreno and second runner-up Eryn Torrez.

Skyrocket football, Rocket Regiment royalty rein at homecoming festivities

Bev Odom
Thursday, September 18, 2025
WELLINGTON – Skyrocket family and fans packed the Wellington High School (WHS) gymnasium at 3:15 Friday, Sept. 12 for the crowning of the 2025 homecoming royalty.
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