A year in review: Top news stories of 2025 month-by-month

CHILDRESS — January: The Childress County Heritage Museum hosted an unveiling of a Texas Historical Commission Marker at the Childress Army Airfield, a former bombardier and navigator training command.

Future regional nurses honored at pre-graduation event at WT

CANYON — About 50 future nurses, including Wellington’s Ellee Reeves, were honored at a special pre-commencement ceremony at West Texas A&M University (WT).WT’s Laura and Joe Street School of Nursing’s annual pinning ceremony — held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12 in Legacy Hall inside the Jack B.

Breakfast with Santa becomes a holiday favorite

Eva HambyDressed in pajama attire, friends and families filed through the serving line for the “Breakfast with Santa” fundraiser from 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, benefitting Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals (CCHDM).

Wellington's Skelton, Page earn FFA talent show honors

Wellington High SchoolOn Monday, Dec. 8, members of Wellington Future Farmers of America (FFA) traveled to Clarendon to attend the Greenbelt District Banquet.

Wellington seniors trim old-fashioned Christmas tree

Wellington Senior Citizens CenterOn Monday, Dec. 1, members of the Wellington Senior Citizens Center gathered at 12:30 p.m. for a tree trimming party.

Give the gift of life this holiday season at Community Blood Drives

Coffee Memorial Blood CenterChange the future — give blood! Give the gift of life this holiday season at Coffee Memorial Blood Center’s Wellington Community Blood Drive from 3-6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec.

Collingsworth County Museum welcomes visitors for Christmas Open House

Collingsworth County MuseumLocated on the west side of the Collingsworth County courthouse square, Collingsworth County Museum will host its annual Christmas Open House from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19.

Wellington Mayor delivers consolidated law presentation to Collingsworth Commissioners Court

WELLINGTON – The Commissioners Court of Collingsworth County convened at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10 upstairs in the courthouse for a regular meeting with County Judge Scot Martindale presiding.Also present were Pct. 2 Commissioner Jim Ellis, Pct. 3 Commissioner Joel Sherwood, Pct.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

Jail book in: 1Jail 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 Dec.

Wellington woman arrested for embezzling over $60K from employer

CHILDRESS — On Monday, Dec. 8, three pleas took place in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County.