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Collingsworth County Courthouse custodian June Herrera posts the early voting signs on Monday, Oct. 20. Early voters can cast ballots for the Constitutional Amendment Election through Friday, Oct. 31. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Collingsworth County Courthouse custodian June Herrera posts the early voting signs on Monday, Oct. 20. Early voters can cast ballots for the Constitutional Amendment Election through Friday, Oct. 31. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Early Voting now open

Bev Odom
Thursday, October 23, 2025
WELLINGTON – Early voting for the Constitutional Amendment Election began Monday, Oct. 20 and continues through Friday, Oct. 31. Early voters may cast their ballot at the clerk’s office in the Collingsworth County Courthouse during the hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Extended hours are offered from 7 a.m.
Wellington High School (WHS) Principal Jermaine Cantu donates during Coffee Memorial Blood Center’s Blood Drive Thursday, Oct. 9 in the WHS commons. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington High School (WHS) Principal Jermaine Cantu donates during Coffee Memorial Blood Center’s Blood Drive Thursday, Oct. 9 in the WHS commons. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington ISD Board of Trustees conduct October meeting

Special To The Sun
Thursday, October 23, 2025
WELLINGTON – The Wellington Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees met in a Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 in the Superintendent’s Office.Board President Cody Phillips called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.
Sarah Jett, Licensed Vocational Nurse and Swing Bed Coordinator, accepts the STAR (Service, Teamwork, Attitude and Results) distinction for the third quarter of 2025 for going above and beyond, advocating for Collingsworth General Hospital patients and seeking the best possible care for the patients. Collingsworth General Hospital

Sarah Jett, Licensed Vocational Nurse and Swing Bed Coordinator, accepts the STAR (Service, Teamwork, Attitude and Results) distinction for the third quarter of 2025 for going above and beyond, advocating for Collingsworth General Hospital patients and seeking the best possible care for the patients. Collingsworth General Hospital

Collingsworth General Hospital acknowledges Jett’s commitment

Bev Odom
Thursday, October 23, 2025
WELLINGTON — Sarah Jett, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and Swing Bed Coordinator at Collingsworth General Hospital (CGH), earned the STAR (Service,Teamwork,Attitude and Results) employee award for the third quarter of 2025.
Wellington Lions Club’s annual Fiesta Pile-On fundraiser is set for 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at the Bura Handley Community Building, 906 Amarillo St. Visitors can dine-in or carry out, and all are encouraged to bring old eyeglasses to be recycled. The meal will be hosted prior to Wellington’s final home game, as the Skyrockets host the Memphis Cyclones for a senior-night matchup at 7 p.m. at Powell Field. Wellington Lions Club

Wellington Lions Club’s annual Fiesta Pile-On fundraiser is set for 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at the Bura Handley Community Building, 906 Amarillo St. Visitors can dine-in or carry out, and all are encouraged to bring old eyeglasses to be recycled. The meal will be hosted prior to Wellington’s final home game, as the Skyrockets host the Memphis Cyclones for a senior-night matchup at 7 p.m. at Powell Field. Wellington Lions Club

Wellington Lions announce Fiesta Pile-On fundraiser

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Wellington Lions announce Fiesta Pile-On fundraiser

WELLINGTON

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
BAZAAR, QUILT RAFFLE FUNDAISER Wellington Methodist Women will host its annual Fall Bazaar from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 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.
For its Halloween Spooktacular feature film, the Wellington Ritz Theatre presents “The Addams Family” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27. Costume photos begin at 6 p.m. A drawing will determine prize winners. Entry is free with one canned food item per person. The food collected will be donated to a local food pantry. Wellington Ritz Theatre

For its Halloween Spooktacular feature film, the Wellington Ritz Theatre presents “The Addams Family” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27. Costume photos begin at 6 p.m. A drawing will determine prize winners. Entry is free with one canned food item per person. The food collected will be donated to a local food pantry. Wellington Ritz Theatre

Wellington Ritz Theatre presents Halloween Spooktacular

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Wellington Ritz Theatre presents Halloween Spooktacular

Wellington Gun Club plans Saturday contests

News Staff
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Wellington Gun ClubPresented by Wellington Gun Club, shooting enthusiasts are encouraged to come out Saturday, Oct. 18 for its first-ever full trap and skeet competition. Open to everyone, pre-registration is recommended by Thursday, Oct.
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