Wellington News

Wellington ISD Sixth Six Weeks Honor Rolls

Wellington Elementary SchoolA Honor RollFirst GradeJoLee Breedlove, Tinlee Cabbell, Emberly Cantu, Saige Coyne, Blaine Duke, Adeline Faulks, Benjamin Hartman, Charleigh Henard, Kollins Jones, Ben Lemons, Camden McDaniel, Alina Rincon, Caden Shatswell, Abigail Sims, Braxton Sims, Aires Spiegner,...

Area Happenings

Childress Happenings  CLASSIC CAR SHOWJoin Childress Cam Winders for the 3rd Annual Classic Car Show at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 7 in Fair Park, including cars, food, vendors and more. Prizes will include first- and second-place trophies, as well as Best of Show and People’s Choice. Entry is $25.

WISD recognizes employees with end-of-year service awards

Wellington Independent School DistrictDuring an end-of-the-school-year employee breakfast Friday, May 16, Wellington Independent School District Superintendent Kurt Ashmore acknowledged staff with 2024-2024 service awards. For 25 years of service, Czrena Watts accepts a Montreux desk clock.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

Jail book in: 1Jail book out: 0Jail population: 10Deputy civil papers served: 0Constable civil papers served: 0 NOTICE: The Collingsworth County Commissioners Court lifted the burn ban at its Monday, April 14 meeting.
Wellington City Manager Justin Mixon observes City of Wellington Street Foreman Arnie Ingram in the loader, taking down old trees in Ellison Park on Thursday, May 19. Serving over 45 years since January 1980, Ingram plans to retire Monday, June 30. “Arnie has been an incredibly valuable man to the City of Wellington,” Mixon said.

Wellington City Manager Justin Mixon observes City of Wellington Street Foreman Arnie Ingram in the loader, taking down old trees in Ellison Park on Thursday, May 19. Serving over 45 years since January 1980, Ingram plans to retire Monday, June 30. “Arnie has been an incredibly valuable man to the City of Wellington,” Mixon said.

City of Wellington progresses Ellison Park Renovation Project

WELLINGTON – While the Ellison Park Renovation Project Working Group seeks additional funding, Wellington City Manager Justin Mixon and his team of employees made a huge impact on the park with their recent dead-tree removal efforts.
West Texas A&M University President Dr. Walter V. Wendler, left, Student Body President Kyal Browne and Wellington High School Principal Jermaine Cantu pause for a photo prior to the West Texas A&M University graduation ceremonies, where Cantu delivered the Alumni Charge at all four graduation proceedings.

West Texas A&M University President Dr. Walter V. Wendler, left, Student Body President Kyal Browne and Wellington High School Principal Jermaine Cantu pause for a photo prior to the West Texas A&M University graduation ceremonies, where Cantu delivered the Alumni Charge at all four graduation proceedings.

Wellington’s Cantu delivers WT commencement ceremonies Alumni Charge

CANYON – While almost 20 years have lapsed since Wellington High School (WHS) Principal Jermaine Cantu received his bachelor’s degree from West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) at First United Bank Center, he crossed the stage again Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17.