Wellington Elementary School Principal Deidre Kane gathers with fifth-graders Raylie Sims, left, and Summer Valles on Thursday, Dec. 18 for “Holiday Headgear… Spread the Cheer!” prior to the Friday, Dec. 19 release for the Christmas holiday. Teachers return to work Monday, Jan. 5, while students return Tuesday, Jan. 6.

Wellington Elementary School second-grade UIL competitors. From left: Tinlee Cabbell, Saige Coyne, Kollins Jones, Blaine Duke, Merick Mitchell, Caden Shatswell.

With the prizes provided by Collingsworth County Farm Bureau, the Wellington Volunteer Fire Department gun and thermal raffle will take place during the annual varmint hunt weigh-in at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11 at the fire department. The winner of the 22 Arc Brenton USAS Scout 18” rifle must be 18 years old and pass a background check. For more information, contact Ethan Cummings, 806-204-1309.

Monson Music Studio students perform at Childress Healthcare Center and Cottage Village of Childress Friday, Dec. 19, performing 19 Christmas selections. From left: Remi Jones, of Childress, guitar; Lani Wyatt, of Paducah, guitar; Saylee Ochoa, of Childress, guitar and vocals; Kinzlee Willis, of Childress, vocals; Libby Sanford, of Childress, vocals; Avery Lopez, of Childress, vocals; Emmelia Butler, of Quanah, guitar and vocals; Chelsea Harms, of Wellington, violin and vocals; and Monson Music Studio owner

Captured from the balcony of the historic Wellington Ritz Theatre, fans filled the venue for the 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 Grits and Glamour Tour performance by highly acclaimed Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan. The country music classics delighted both old and new fans as they made their stop in Collingsworth County as they travel across North America. Fans exchanged rave reviews of the unforgettable Christmas season performance at the elegantly attired Ritz venue.

Amiyah Stanley, alongside her twin sister, Armani, takes her new bike for a test ride. The daughters of Cody Stanley, Amiyah won the girl’s bicycle drawing during the Saturday evening, Dec. 6 Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce Christmas on the Bricks event.

The Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce congratulates Alfonso and Linda Escobedo for being the 2025 Best Decorated House. Located in the 900 block of Dalhart St., take some time to drive by to view the light display and enjoy the faint Christmas music.

Preferred Management Executive Vice President Jared Chanski, left, recognizes Payton Darrow for 25 years of service and Wendy Langford for 30 years of service during Collingsworth General Hospital’s annual Christmas party. Administrator Candy Powell congratulates the women.