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Filing begins for local elections

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Filing for Collingsworth County offices begins on Saturday, July 18 and runs throuh Monday, Aug. 17.Offices on the Nov. 3 ballot include County Judge, Pct. 1 Commissioner, Pct. 2 County Commissioner, Pct. 4 County Commissioner, Justice of the Peace, County Treasurer and District and County Clerk.
Childress FCCLA members attend Leadership Training

Childress FCCLA members attend Leadership Training

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Childress FCCLA members attend Leadership Training

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
NAVASOTA — Childress High School Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members Inani Bhoja and Zoe Detwiler recently attended June Leadership Camp, joining 70 student officers from across the state at Camp Allen.
Only a small crowd gathers as Danny Sain, portraying an Early American Patriot Soldier on Collingsworth County Museum’s float, rings the former East Ward School bell at noon Saturday, July 4 in front of the Collingsworth County Courthouse following Wellington’s “Red, White and Boots” parade. Sain rang the bell 25 times, with each ring commemorating 10 years of America’s “let freedom ring” history. BEV ODOM/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

Only a small crowd gathers as Danny Sain, portraying an Early American Patriot Soldier on Collingsworth County Museum’s float, rings the former East Ward School bell at noon Saturday, July 4 in front of the Collingsworth County Courthouse following Wellington’s “Red, White and Boots” parade. Sain rang the bell 25 times, with each ring commemorating 10 years of America’s “let freedom ring” history. BEV ODOM/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

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Collingsworth Museum synchronizes ceremony to America’s 250th birthday

Bev Odom
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
WELLINGTON – Joining communities across the nation in celebrating America’s Semiquincentennial, the Collingsworth County Museum participated in a synchronized bell-ringing ceremony at noon on Saturday, July 4, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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CASA of the Rolling Plains to host Open House

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
CHILDRESS — Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Rolling Plains will host an Open House at their new location, 229 N. Main, from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 21.“We have been very pleased with this new office downtown,” CASA of the Rolling Plains Executive Director Connie Monzingo said.
Hundreds, including dozens of Kids’ Parade entries, attend the Fourth of July Party in the Park Saturday at Fair Park in Childress. At the event, attendees enjoyed vendor booths and food trucks, live music, fireworks and more, which was kicked off by a Fourth of July Parade and Childress Farmers Market, as well as CTX Run Club’s Stars and Strides 5K. THROUGH THE LENS OF LIZ

Hundreds, including dozens of Kids’ Parade entries, attend the Fourth of July Party in the Park Saturday at Fair Park in Childress. At the event, attendees enjoyed vendor booths and food trucks, live music, fireworks and more, which was kicked off by a Fourth of July Parade and Childress Farmers Market, as well as CTX Run Club’s Stars and Strides 5K. THROUGH THE LENS OF LIZ

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Fourth of July Party in the Park attracts hundreds

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Fourth of July Party in the Park attracts hundreds
Heritage Sunday service highlights patriotic events

Heritage Sunday service highlights patriotic events

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Heritage Sunday service highlights patriotic events

Bev Odom
Thursday, July 9, 2026
WELLINGTON – Situated in the historic Wellington Ritz Theatre, over 450 citizens joined together to worship as a community for Heritage Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 5.Led by vocalist and guitarist Justin Mixon, the Heritage Sunday worship service opened with “Because He Lives.

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Collingsworth County Police Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Jail book in: 3 Jail book out: 2 Jail population: 10 Deputy Civil papers served: 1 Constable Civil papers served: 0 NOTICE: To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806-447-2588.

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on community menus

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Home Delivered Meals and Senior Café MenuMonday, July 13Taco Salad and Trimmings, Pinto Beans, Chips with Salsa, Pear Slices, Chocolate Cake, Milk.Tuesday, July 14Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo, Tossed Salad, Green Beans, Garlic Bread, Cookie, Milk.
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