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A member of the maintenance staff, Larry Molina accepts the Collingsworth General Hospital STAR honor for the second quarter of 2025. An “all-around great guy,” Molina is applauded for being a very kind, mannerly and respectful person. Collingsworth General Hospital

A member of the maintenance staff, Larry Molina accepts the Collingsworth General Hospital STAR honor for the second quarter of 2025. An “all-around great guy,” Molina is applauded for being a very kind, mannerly and respectful person. Collingsworth General Hospital

Molina accepts CGH second quarter STAR distinction

Bev Odom
Thursday, July 31, 2025
WELLINGTON – Larry Molina was recently awarded the Collingsworth General Hospital (CGH) STAR (Service, Teamwork, Attitude and Results) distinction for the second quarter of 2025.
Construction of the new Wellington Gun Club (WGC) clubhouse began in September 2024, funded by a private donation earmarked for the project. Now a popular local venue for youth shooting sports, WGC is also receiving a NRA Foundation grant and plans to add a second trap field and upgrade its rifle/pistol range in the near future. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Construction of the new Wellington Gun Club (WGC) clubhouse began in September 2024, funded by a private donation earmarked for the project. Now a popular local venue for youth shooting sports, WGC is also receiving a NRA Foundation grant and plans to add a second trap field and upgrade its rifle/pistol range in the near future. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

NRA fuels growth of Wellington Gun Club in Texas, youth shooters win big

John Parker
Thursday, July 31, 2025
WELLINGTON — Just outside the quiet streets of Wellington, Texas, on a 40-acre stretch in Collingsworth County, a new cornerstone for shooting sports is rising — and it’s more than just a clubhouse.
Co-founder Kassidy Barlow, left, barista Alyvia Sorensen and co-founder David Sorensen supervise the Sorensen Wellhouse coffee truck, a.k.a. The Soggy Llama, located at 309 Houston St., just south of Wellington Fairgrounds, on the west side of U.S. Hwy 83. Not pictured: co-founder Kathryne Sorensen. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Co-founder Kassidy Barlow, left, barista Alyvia Sorensen and co-founder David Sorensen supervise the Sorensen Wellhouse coffee truck, a.k.a. The Soggy Llama, located at 309 Houston St., just south of Wellington Fairgrounds, on the west side of U.S. Hwy 83. Not pictured: co-founder Kathryne Sorensen. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Coffee truck takes on trusted task

Bev Odom
Thursday, July 31, 2025
WELLINGTON – Sorensen Wellhouse, rebranding from The Soggy Llama Coffee Co., established in Mangum, Okla. in 2023, fills an essential role for dedicated Collingsworth County coffee connoisseurs, setting up shop at 309 Houston St. on U.S. Hwy 83.
Childress Fire Department hosts benefit concert

Childress Fire Department hosts benefit concert

Childress Fire Department hosts benefit concert

News Staff
Thursday, July 31, 2025
The Childress Fire Department hosts its 3rd Annual Benefit Concert Saturday, July 26 at Fair Park, welcoming guests to take the stage, in addition to Childress Fire Department firefighters Jim Lile, vocals, Roger Adams, bass guitar, and Callie Saunders, drums.
Wellington FFA gathers gift cards for Hill County

Wellington FFA gathers gift cards for Hill County

Wellington FFA gathers gift cards for Hill County

News Staff
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Wellington Future Farmers of America (FFA) advisor Drew Taylor, right, presents funds collected during the gift card drive, in which gift cards were exchanged for lemonade from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, July 20 at the Wellington Ag Shop.
Wellington seniors observe July birthdays

Wellington seniors observe July birthdays

Wellington seniors observe July birthdays

News Staff
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Wellington Senior Citizens Center celebrates members with July birthdays following the 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 lunch of chicken fettuccini alfredo, green beans, garlic bread, peaches and a no-bake chocolate chip cookie.
Memphis Lions welcome new president

Memphis Lions welcome new president

Memphis Lions welcome new president

News Staff
Thursday, July 31, 2025
The Memphis Lions Club welcomes new president Dickie Cloyd, right, who was recently passed the gavel by outgoing president Chris Hert, left. Additionally, as a thank you, Cloyd presented Hert an appreciation plaque in honor of his service.
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