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Morningside Church of Christ volunteers recently erect the church’s new state historical marker in preparation for a public unveiling at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6 in Memphis. Morningside was founded in 1952 as the first Black Church of Christ in Hall County, and the church building dates back to 1906 as the Hughes community school in Childress County. The school was closed in 1930, and the building was later moved to Memphis. COURTESY PHOTO

Morningside Church of Christ volunteers recently erect the church’s new state historical marker in preparation for a public unveiling at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6 in Memphis. Morningside was founded in 1952 as the first Black Church of Christ in Hall County, and the church building dates back to 1906 as the Hughes community school in Childress County. The school was closed in 1930, and the building was later moved to Memphis. COURTESY PHOTO

Morningside to receive historical marker

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Success for Sasse... and others

Success for Sasse... and others

Success for Sasse... and others

Fred Hardwicke
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) may be becoming the most famous former U.S. Senator, thanks to an aggressive, Stage IV pancreas cancer, which metastasized to his liver and lungs, found in December.Millions have now heard that — thanks to an experimental pill — his tumors shrunk 76%.
Dealing with chemical stress

Dealing with chemical stress

Dealing with chemical stress

Daren Overmiller
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Stress is the body’s reaction to the demands of life. It comes in many forms, and the response for each person can be different, but we all have to deal with stress.

Collingsworth County Police Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Jail book in: 0 Jail book out: 0 Jail population: 9 Deputy Civil papers served: 0 Constable Civil papers served: 0 NOTICE: To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806 447-2588.

on community menus

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Home Delivered Meals and Senior Café MenuMonday, June 8Chicken Fried Rice, Zucchini and Squash, Fruit Salad, Pears, Cookie, Milk.Tuesday, June 9Swiss Steak, Buttered Corn, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Garlic Bread, Chocolate Cheesecake Bars, Milk.

Wellington City Council addresses commercial RVs

Bev Odom
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
WELLINGTON – Meeting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, the Wellington City Council convened with City Manager Justin Mixon, Mayor Pro-Tem Brent Martin and Councilmembers Jimmy Cantu Jr., Eddie Langford, Brandon Ward and Kenneth Warren present.City Secretary Marci Peters and Kye O’Hair also attended.
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