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Wellington Elementary School second graders and their teaches, Debbie George and Becky Lampe, explore the Amarillo Zoo Wednesday, April 23. During the field trip, students watched Bagheera, a melanistic jaguar, trying to catch a ball in his habitat. Over 120 animals representing more than 70 species from around the world call the Amarillo Zoo home.

Wellington Elementary School second graders and their teaches, Debbie George and Becky Lampe, explore the Amarillo Zoo Wednesday, April 23. During the field trip, students watched Bagheera, a melanistic jaguar, trying to catch a ball in his habitat. Over 120 animals representing more than 70 species from around the world call the Amarillo Zoo home.

Second-grade sparklers travel to Amarillo Zoo

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Childress County 4-H Horse Club members recently compete at Junior Rodeo Cowboys Association’s (JRCA) HF&C Shootout Weekend at the Mashburn Event Center in Childress, where Kaas Kinney received All-Around Girl, Age Division 4-5; Quay Bruce received All-Around Boy, Age Division 12-14; and Dawson Adcock received All-Around Boy, Age Division 6-8. Childress 4-H Horse Club

Childress County 4-H Horse Club members recently compete at Junior Rodeo Cowboys Association’s (JRCA) HF&C Shootout Weekend at the Mashburn Event Center in Childress, where Kaas Kinney received All-Around Girl, Age Division 4-5; Quay Bruce received All-Around Boy, Age Division 12-14; and Dawson Adcock received All-Around Boy, Age Division 6-8. Childress 4-H Horse Club

Childress County 4-H Horse Club competes at JRCA ShootoutWeekend

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Thursday, May 1, 2025
Kelli Killian, Registered Nurse/Chief Nursing Officer Assistant, accepts accolades for Collingsworth General Hospital’s STAR of the first quarter of 2025. Collingsworth General Hospital

Kelli Killian, Registered Nurse/Chief Nursing Officer Assistant, accepts accolades for Collingsworth General Hospital’s STAR of the first quarter of 2025. Collingsworth General Hospital

Killian earns CGH first quarter STAR distinction

Bev Odom
Thursday, May 1, 2025
WELLINGTON – Kelli Killian, Registered Nurse (RN)/Chief Nursing Officer Assistant, received Collingsworth General Hospital’s (CGH) STAR (Service, Teamwork, Attitude and Results) Employee of the First Quarter.
DAREN OVERMILLER

DAREN OVERMILLER

Avoid back pain while traveling

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
As we reach the end of school and move into summer, more and more of us will be traveling. Hitting the road for many of use means increased back pain, but, for most, this suffering can be avoided. Here are a few simple tips and tricks to help your trip be as pain-free as possible.
FRED HARDWICKE

FRED HARDWICKE

Drip, drip, drip… not much left

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
My front yard “greenbelt” is exploding with bluebonnets, but the lake is on the way to going dry. The “Stage 4” water restrictions for Childress has an interesting ring to it, as most of the time we associate “Stage IV” with advanced cancer.
Childress County 4-H Meat Judging teams recently compete at the 2025 Rolling Plains District 3 4-H Meat Judging Contest Thursday, April 17 at Texas Tech University’s Gordon W. Davis Meats Laboratory in Lubbock. The Junior team placed third overall, with Brantly Session placing ninth as an individual, followed by Kade Haga in 11th place and Blaze Session in 12th place. From left: Haga, Blaze Session, Brantly Session. Courtesy Photos

Childress County 4-H Meat Judging teams recently compete at the 2025 Rolling Plains District 3 4-H Meat Judging Contest Thursday, April 17 at Texas Tech University’s Gordon W. Davis Meats Laboratory in Lubbock. The Junior team placed third overall, with Brantly Session placing ninth as an individual, followed by Kade Haga in 11th place and Blaze Session in 12th place. From left: Haga, Blaze Session, Brantly Session. Courtesy Photos

Childress County 4-H Meat Judging teams compete atTexasTech University

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Thursday, May 1, 2025

Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Jail book in: 0 Jail book out: 1 Jail population: 6 Deputy civil papers served: 0 Constable civil papers served: 0NOTICE:The Collingsworth County Commissioners Court lifted the burn ban at its Monday, April 14 meeting.
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