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Collingsworth County Police Blotter - May 8-14

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Jail book in: 1 Jail book out: 0 Jail population: 11 Deputy Civil papers served: 0 Constable Civil papers served: 0 NOTICE: To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806 447-2588.
City of Memphis Mayor Joe Davis calls out prize winners during the 70th Annual Memphis Lions Club Park Opener Friday, May 8 at the Memphis City Park. ELIZABETH TANNER/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

City of Memphis Mayor Joe Davis calls out prize winners during the 70th Annual Memphis Lions Club Park Opener Friday, May 8 at the Memphis City Park. ELIZABETH TANNER/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

Memphis Lions Club hosts successful Park Opener

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
MEMPHIS — The Memphis Lions Club served over 190 hamburgers during the 70th Annual Park Opener Friday, May 8 at the Memphis City Park, which welcomed dozens of guests, as well as the Memphis Cyclone Band, which provided entertainment.
Serving Wellington First Methodist Church for 18 years, Pastor Gene Weinette plans to hang up his preacher hat mid-June. In appreciation for his service, not only to the Methodist congregation, but to the entire community, a retirement reception will be held in his honor from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 31 at the First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 911 Bowie St. All are invited to attend, and cards are encouraged. From left: sons Tristan and Caleb, wife Brandi and Gene Weinette. COURTESY PHOTO

Serving Wellington First Methodist Church for 18 years, Pastor Gene Weinette plans to hang up his preacher hat mid-June. In appreciation for his service, not only to the Methodist congregation, but to the entire community, a retirement reception will be held in his honor from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 31 at the First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 911 Bowie St. All are invited to attend, and cards are encouraged. From left: sons Tristan and Caleb, wife Brandi and Gene Weinette. COURTESY PHOTO

Wellington congregation wishes Pastor Gene ‘Happy Trails’

Bev Odom
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
WELLINGTON – “Some of the best pastoring advice I ever received is ‘preach and pray, love and stay,” commented fellow pastor Noah Downing, of Calvary Baptist Church, concerning the retirement of First Methodist Church Pastor Gene Weinette.

Correction

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
In the Friday, May 15 edition, it was incorrectly noted that the Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) would be hosting a Child Safety Seat Check Event on Friday, May 30 at the Memphis Public Library — this event will not take place.
Why drug policy is rural

Why drug policy is rural

Why drug policy is rural policy

Suzanne Bellsnyder
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
If you live in rural Texas, you already know that your local pharmacist is part of the fabric that holds a town together.They know who’s been sick, who’s recovering, who just got home from the hospital and who is trying to make a prescription last a few extra days because money is tight.
Participating in the first virtual House of Delegate Zoom meeting at Region 16 Education Service Center in Amarillo, area Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) members represented Childress and Wellington. From left: Guest Dianne Phillips, of Childress, TRTA Delegates Neweta Carroll and Katrece Hale, of Childress, and Phyllis Floyd and Nancy Henard, of Wellington. COURTESY PHOTO

Participating in the first virtual House of Delegate Zoom meeting at Region 16 Education Service Center in Amarillo, area Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) members represented Childress and Wellington. From left: Guest Dianne Phillips, of Childress, TRTA Delegates Neweta Carroll and Katrece Hale, of Childress, and Phyllis Floyd and Nancy Henard, of Wellington. COURTESY PHOTO

Retired teachers take part in House of Delegate meeting

Bev Odom
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
AMARILLO – Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) District 16 voting delegates convened at Region 16 Education Service Center in Amarillo for the recent House of Delegate Zoom meeting.

on community menus

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Monday, May 25 No school.Tuesday, May 26Breakfast: Pancakes, Bacon, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk. Lunch: Sloppy Joes, California Blend Vegetables, Garden Salad, Peach Slices, MilkWednesday, May 27Breakfast: Banana Bread, Yogurt, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.

Tucker named to President’s List

Special To The Sun
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Jordan Tucker, of Childress, was recently named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Spring 2026 President’s List. The spring terms run from January- May.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.
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