Wellington News

Wellington Junior High School sixth-grader Andrew Skelton, center, accepts the championship award for Wellington Gun Club’s Junior Trap and Junior Skeet competitions at the Saturday, Oct. 18 event. Gun Club Board of Directors Cliff Waller, left, and Kent Riley congratulate Skelton.

Wellington Junior High School sixth-grader Andrew Skelton, center, accepts the championship award for Wellington Gun Club’s Junior Trap and Junior Skeet competitions at the Saturday, Oct. 18 event. Gun Club Board of Directors Cliff Waller, left, and Kent Riley congratulate Skelton.

Wellington Gun Club commends competitors

Bev Odom
Thursday, October 30, 2025
WELLINGTON – “The board of directors would like to thank everyone who came out to compete in our first Big 50 Shoot,” emphasized Wellington Gun Club Board President Chad Skelton. “It was a huge success, and we want to congratulate our winners.
The membership of the Wellington Senior Citizens Center gathers Thursday evening, Oct. 23, for its October social within the Bura Handley Community Building.

The membership of the Wellington Senior Citizens Center gathers Thursday evening, Oct. 23, for its October social within the Bura Handley Community Building.

Wellington seniors embrace fall fellowship

Bev Odom
Thursday, October 30, 2025
WELLINGTON – For its October “Boo Bingo” social, over 30 members of Wellington Senior Citizens Center (WSCC) gathered Thursday evening, Oct. 23, at the venue within the Bura Handley Community Building.

Collingsworth Chamber to conduct Awards Banquet

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Collingsworth County Chamber of CommerceFeaturing keynote speaker James Decker, of Stamford, the Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will host its 2025 Chamber Awards Banquet at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8.
The Rocket Regiment enters the field for its performance at the UIL Region 1 Marching Contest Saturday, Oct. 18 at Dick Bivins Stadium in Amarillo, earning an overall Division 2 rating.

The Rocket Regiment enters the field for its performance at the UIL Region 1 Marching Contest Saturday, Oct. 18 at Dick Bivins Stadium in Amarillo, earning an overall Division 2 rating.

Rocket Regiment performs ‘Metal-Strike’ contest show

Bev Odom
Thursday, October 30, 2025
WELLINGTON – As Rocket Regiment Director Matthew Newsom’s first contest as head director is in the books, Wellington High School (WHS) Principal Jermaine Cantu commented that the future is bright for Wellington’s band program.

Wellington Methodist Women to host Fall Bazaar

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Courtesy GraphicSet for 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, the Wellington Methodist Women will host the annual Fall Bazaar at the Fellowship Hall, 911 Bowie St. The quilt will be on display, and raffle tickets will be sold for $5 each or five for $20. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Jail book in: 0Jail book out: 0Jail population: 8Deputy 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 Oct.
Addressing the small crowd at the Collingsworth County Farm Bureau County Convention Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the Bura Handley Community Building, Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) District 1 Director Jared Blankenship describes how the TFB AGFUND provides a voice for rural America in both Austin and Washington, D.C.

Addressing the small crowd at the Collingsworth County Farm Bureau County Convention Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the Bura Handley Community Building, Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) District 1 Director Jared Blankenship describes how the TFB AGFUND provides a voice for rural America in both Austin and Washington, D.C.

Texas Farm Bureau’s AGFUND impacts agriculture economics

Bev Odom
Thursday, October 30, 2025
WELLINGTON – Third-generation farmer/rancher Jared Blankenship shared the challenges of lobbying for the membership of Texas Farm Bureau (TFB), namely those involved in production agriculture, during the Collingsworth County Farm Bureau (CCFB) Annual Convention at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.
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