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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Pastor Weinette’s reception SundayServing Wellington First Methodist Church for 18 years, Pastor Gene Weinette plans to hang up his preacher hat mid-June.

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TxDOT acts on stalled bridge replacement

Special To The Sun
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
CHILDRESS — As many drivers have noticed, construction on the northbound U.S .287 bridge replacement near the west side of Childress has come to a halt. This pause in work was not approved by the Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

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CMDD introduces revitalize grant

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
CHILDRESS — The Childress Municipal Development District (CMDD) recently introduced the Revitalize Childress Building and Business Incentive Grant Program — a program designed to encourage investment, redevelopment and improvements throughout the community.
The Wellington High School Current Issues and Events team of Noah Cantu, Dixon Dugan, Lawson Inman, Ava Peters and Treylea Wiebe takes a fifth-place finish at the recent UIL State Academic Meet in Austin. WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

The Wellington High School Current Issues and Events team of Noah Cantu, Dixon Dugan, Lawson Inman, Ava Peters and Treylea Wiebe takes a fifth-place finish at the recent UIL State Academic Meet in Austin. WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

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Wellington team takes fifth at Austin

Bev Odom
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
AUSTIN — The Wellington High School (WHS) Current Issues and Events team, including seniors Noah Cantu, Dixon Dugan and Treylea Wiebe, freshman Ava Peters and sophomore Lawson Inman, an alternate, recently competed at the UIL State Academic Meet Tuesday, May 19 at The University of Texas at Austin.
Childress Elks host Memorial Day Service

Childress Elks host Memorial Day Service

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Childress Elks host Memorial Day Service

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Monson Music Studio student Kinzlee Willis performs during the Childress Elks Lodge’s Memorial Day Service Monday, May 25 at Jones Chapel in Childress Cemetery. With hundreds of flags gracing the graves of veterans in Childress Cemetery, over 30 individuals turned out for the annual service.

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Collingsworth County Police Blotter - May 8-14

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Jail book in: 1 Jail book out: 0 Jail population: 11 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.
City of Memphis Mayor Joe Davis calls out prize winners during the 70th Annual Memphis Lions Club Park Opener Friday, May 8 at the Memphis City Park. ELIZABETH TANNER/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

City of Memphis Mayor Joe Davis calls out prize winners during the 70th Annual Memphis Lions Club Park Opener Friday, May 8 at the Memphis City Park. ELIZABETH TANNER/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

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Memphis Lions Club hosts successful Park Opener

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
MEMPHIS — The Memphis Lions Club served over 190 hamburgers during the 70th Annual Park Opener Friday, May 8 at the Memphis City Park, which welcomed dozens of guests, as well as the Memphis Cyclone Band, which provided entertainment.
Serving Wellington First Methodist Church for 18 years, Pastor Gene Weinette plans to hang up his preacher hat mid-June. In appreciation for his service, not only to the Methodist congregation, but to the entire community, a retirement reception will be held in his honor from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 31 at the First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 911 Bowie St. All are invited to attend, and cards are encouraged. From left: sons Tristan and Caleb, wife Brandi and Gene Weinette. COURTESY PHOTO

Serving Wellington First Methodist Church for 18 years, Pastor Gene Weinette plans to hang up his preacher hat mid-June. In appreciation for his service, not only to the Methodist congregation, but to the entire community, a retirement reception will be held in his honor from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 31 at the First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 911 Bowie St. All are invited to attend, and cards are encouraged. From left: sons Tristan and Caleb, wife Brandi and Gene Weinette. COURTESY PHOTO

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Wellington congregation wishes Pastor Gene ‘Happy Trails’

Bev Odom
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
WELLINGTON – “Some of the best pastoring advice I ever received is ‘preach and pray, love and stay,” commented fellow pastor Noah Downing, of Calvary Baptist Church, concerning the retirement of First Methodist Church Pastor Gene Weinette.
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