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Glynn Moore VFW Post 6439 plans 80th anniversary lunch celebration

Glynn Moore VFW Post 6439 plans 80th anniversary lunch celebration

Glynn Moore VFW Post 6439 plans 80th anniversary lunch celebration

Bev Odom
Thursday, March 12, 2026
WELLINGTON – In celebration of its 80th anniversary, the Glynn Moore Veterans of Foreign (VFW) Post 6439 is hosting a barbecue brisket meal from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 at the VFW Post, 16230 FM 338, Wellington. The event will serve as a fundraiser, and everyone is invited to attend.
Wellington Boss Lion Lori O’Rear, left, welcomes guests, Mesquite Groundwater Conservation District (MGCD) Administrative Assistant and Field Tech Samantha Bohannon and MGCD General Manager Whitney Wiebe, to the Monday, Feb. 16 meeting of the Wellington Lions Club. The team summarized the history, purpose and impact of the MGCD. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington Boss Lion Lori O’Rear, left, welcomes guests, Mesquite Groundwater Conservation District (MGCD) Administrative Assistant and Field Tech Samantha Bohannon and MGCD General Manager Whitney Wiebe, to the Monday, Feb. 16 meeting of the Wellington Lions Club. The team summarized the history, purpose and impact of the MGCD. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Water ambassadors address Wellington Lions

Bybev Odom
Thursday, February 26, 2026
WELLINGTON – Addressing members of the Wellington Lions Club at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb.
In an election of new Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce officers on Monday, Feb. 9 at Collingsworth County Museum, Cindy Weatherly assumes the presidency position, previously held by Karen Caldwell for several years.

In an election of new Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce officers on Monday, Feb. 9 at Collingsworth County Museum, Cindy Weatherly assumes the presidency position, previously held by Karen Caldwell for several years.

Caldwell passes Collingsworth Chamber gavel to Weatherly

Bev Odom
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
WELLINGTON – Meeting in the Ellis Art Center of Collingsworth County Museum, the Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce convened at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9 to elect officers and discuss upcoming county celebrations. President Karen Caldwell welcomed chamber members and offered an opening prayer.

Early voting for Primary Election begins Tuesday

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
WELLINGTON - Early voting for the Democratic and Republican Primary Election will begin Tuesday, Feb. 17 and will continue through Friday, Feb. 27. Those wanting to vote early may come to the clerk’s office in the Collingsworth County Courthouse during the hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.

Collingsworth Commissioners adopt burn ban

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
WELLINGTON – The Commissioners Court of Collingsworth County convened at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 12 on the second floor of the courthouse for a regular meeting with County Judge Scot Martindale presiding.Also present were Pct. 1 Commissioner Keith Martin, Pct. 2 Commissioner Jim Ellis, Pct.

Collingsworth County Police Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Jail book in: 7Jail book out: 7Jail population: 8Deputy Civil papers served: 1Constable Civil papers served: 0 NOTICE: The Collingsworth County Commissioners Court adopted a 90-day burn ban at its Monday, Jan. 12 meeting.
Hunter Stark earned the Fireman of the Year distinction at the recent Wellington Volunteer Fire Department Awards Banquet.

Hunter Stark earned the Fireman of the Year distinction at the recent Wellington Volunteer Fire Department Awards Banquet.

Wellington Volunteer Fire Department awards 2025 merits

Bev Odom
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
WELLINGTON – During Wellington Volunteer Fire Department’s (VFD) recent 2025 Awards Banquet, Hunter Stark accepted the Fireman of the Year distinction.
The cold month of January winds down as Stevie Jo Phillips becomes the newest addition to the Wellington Care Center activities team.

The cold month of January winds down as Stevie Jo Phillips becomes the newest addition to the Wellington Care Center activities team.

Phillips fills activities team role at Wellington Care Center

Bev Odom
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
WELLINGTON – Announced Wednesday, Jan. 28, Wellington Care Center (WCC) named its newest member of the activities team. “Stevie Jo Phillips will bring even more joy, creativity and meaningful engagement to our residents,” emphasized WCC Administrator Nikki Hathaway.
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