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Sparklers ‘Go for the Gold’ in accelerated reading

News Staff

Friday, January 10, 2025

Wellington Elementary School (WES) Sparklers celebrated reaching “Go for the Gold” accelerated reading goals for the third six weeks with a popcorn and pickle party. Wearing their comfy pajamas, students convened in the WES library for the movie event prior to the Christmas break.

Collingsworth County officials recite New Year’s Day oath of office

News Staff

Friday, January 10, 2025

Collingsworth County Judge Scot Martindale, left, administers the 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1 swearing in ceremony to re-elected public servants in the district courtroom to mark a new term of office. The officials spent time visiting prior to each reciting their oath of office.

New year,new terms: Hall County officials take oath

News Staff

Friday, January 10, 2025

Hall County officials are recently sworn into office in the Hall County Courthouse Commissioners Courtroom by Hall County Judge Ray Powell. Swear-ins included Pct. 1 Commissioner Ronny Wilson, Tax Assessor-Collector Teresa Altman, County and District Clerk Patricia Snider, Pct.

Childress Chamber of Commerce banquet nominations due

News Staff

Thursday, January 2, 2025

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Wellington Senior Citizens Center creates holiday fun

News Staff

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Following an Italian dinner of lasagna, garden salad and garlic bread, on Thursday, Dec. 12, a large crowd gathered for the Wellington Senior Citizens Center’s Christmas bingo social. First row, from left: Grace Downing, Karen Caldwell, Judy Dollar, Mary Foster, Eva Hamby.

Jones feted with holiday bridal shower

Special To The Sun

Thursday, January 2, 2025

WELLINGTON – Family and friends celebrated with Emma Jones, bride elect of Manuel Licon, at a bridal shower in her honor Sunday afternoon, Dec. 22. Guests called from 2-3 p.m. amidst the exquisite Christmas décor at the Wellington Ritz Theatre lobby venue.

Engagement Announcement

News Staff

Thursday, January 2, 2025

We are thrilled to announce the engagement of our children, Bailey Bradley and Landon Bogan. Bailey Bradley, the beloved daughter of Matt and Kelsey Bradley, of Childress, and Landon Bogan, the cherished son of Rick and Joan Bogan, of Bushland, became engaged on Dec.

Wellington´s Gomez crowned Miss SW Christmas

News Staff

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Wellington High School senior Harlee Gomez accepts the crown of Miss SW Christmas at the recent Sunday afternoon event in Altus, Okla. Hosted by the Miss Jackson County Pageant, the occasion marked only the second annual pageant where 57 young ladies, ages zero-12th grade, competed.

Childress Chamber of Commerce banquet nominations due

Elizabeth Tanner

Thursday, January 2, 2025

CHILDRESS — Childress Chamber of Commerce banquet nominations are due today, Friday, Jan. 3, according to Childress Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Susan Leary.“It is that time of year that we seek nominations for various Childress Chamber of Commerce Banquet honors,” Leary said.

Wellington Lions celebrate the season with Christmas party

Bev Odom

Thursday, January 2, 2025

WELLINGTON – Boss Lion Margret Wood welcomed Wellington Lions and guests to the 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 annual Christmas party.Planned by the Christmas party committee, Paige Owens’ Sugarbeet Catering and Baking Co.

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