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Jeff Pastor, Glenda Anglin, Karon Sain, Beverly Ray, Kenneth Patterson and Linda Duke serve as guests of honor at the recent Wellington Senior Citizens Center May birthday celebration. Following the traditional meal of chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables and tropical fruit, all enjoyed festive birthday cake and ice cream. Not pictured: Annette Bergstrom, Rachel Downing, Barbara Roberson, Marie White. WELLINGTON SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER

Jeff Pastor, Glenda Anglin, Karon Sain, Beverly Ray, Kenneth Patterson and Linda Duke serve as guests of honor at the recent Wellington Senior Citizens Center May birthday celebration. Following the traditional meal of chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables and tropical fruit, all enjoyed festive birthday cake and ice cream. Not pictured: Annette Bergstrom, Rachel Downing, Barbara Roberson, Marie White. WELLINGTON SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER

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Wellington seniors observe May birthdays

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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on upcoming events

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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Memphis garage sale event includes 17 entriesBargain shoppers will be in for a treat during Memphis Chamber of Commerce’s City-Wide Garage Sale Saturday, June 13 in Memphis.Seventeen individual garage sales are scheduled to be held, according to Memphis Chamber of Commerce Manager Kim Cloyd.
WTAMU alumni pay tribute to Brown’s legacy

WTAMU alumni pay tribute to Brown’s legacy

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WTAMU alumni pay tribute to Brown’s legacy

Bev Odom
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
WELLINGTON – Alumni of West Texas A&M University (WT) Wellington Chapter gathered to embrace and celebrate Wellington High School Class (WHS) Class of 2026 scholarship recipients, including Major Brown, Armando “Tiny” Hinojosa, Brecklyn Powell and Brynlee Proffitt, with a special dinner at 6:30 p.m.

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Man dies after rollover crash in Collingsworth County

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
WELLINGTON — A Wellington man died after a rollover crash Saturday, June 6 in Collingsworth County.According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash occurred at 5:17 p.m. on County Road W, about one mile east of FM 398.
Memphis City Secretary Amalia Gaxiola administers the Oath of Office to Alderman Lloyd Roberts during Monday’s city council meeting. INTREPID PHOTO

Memphis City Secretary Amalia Gaxiola administers the Oath of Office to Alderman Lloyd Roberts during Monday’s city council meeting. INTREPID PHOTO

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Memphis faces choices on RVs and police

Roger Estlack
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
MEMPHIS — The Memphis City Council considered new RV park regulations and again visited the future of the police department during its regular meeting Monday, June 8.Like other nearby communities, Memphis has seen a sharp uptick in the number of RV parks being established.
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

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Morningside to receive historical marker

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

Success for Sasse... and others

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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

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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.
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