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Old Settlers King and Queen voting closes today

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 9, 2026
CHILDRESS — Voting for the 139th Annual Childress County Old Settlers King and Queen closes today, Friday, April 10.“It’s time to vote for your Old Settlers King and Queen,” Childress County Heritage Museum Director Niki Seal said.
Ritz Tiny Tot Revue charms spectators

Ritz Tiny Tot Revue charms spectators

Ritz Tiny Tot Revue charms spectators

Bev Odom
Thursday, April 9, 2026
WELLINGTON – Amy Inman, a member of the Ritz Theatre Board of Directors, welcomed the crowd for the 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29 annual Tiny Tot Revue Ritz Easter fundraiser.

At the Childress Municipal Airport

Tiffany Tully
Thursday, April 9, 2026
CHILDRESS — Tuesday, March 31, a Pilatus PC-12 dropped off passengers and picked up fuel.Wednesday, April 1, the two PC-12s, from Monday, departed for Utah with their passengers.
The Wellington Future Farmers of America (FFA) Land Judging team brings home the second-place honor from the Monday, April 6 contest in Sweetwater, accompanied by FFA Advisor Drew Taylor. Individual places include Bailey Page, third high individual; Jacey Lampe, seventh high individual; and Anna Henard, 10th high individual. From left: Henard, Lampe, Page, Sophia Derr, Jace Darrow. Wellington High School

The Wellington Future Farmers of America (FFA) Land Judging team brings home the second-place honor from the Monday, April 6 contest in Sweetwater, accompanied by FFA Advisor Drew Taylor. Individual places include Bailey Page, third high individual; Jacey Lampe, seventh high individual; and Anna Henard, 10th high individual. From left: Henard, Lampe, Page, Sophia Derr, Jace Darrow. Wellington High School

Wellington FFA Land Judging team excels

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Memphis High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) members medal at the recent Salt Fork Soil and Water Conservation District Contest Friday, April 3 in Wellington. The team of Jordyn Altman, Payton Fletcher, Ruston Murphy and Lillie Ollinger placed second in Land Judging, while the team of Vanessa Castillo, Jasmyne Gilchrest, Ricky Murphy and Bradley Richardson placed third in Homesite Evaluation. Memphis ISD

Memphis High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) members medal at the recent Salt Fork Soil and Water Conservation District Contest Friday, April 3 in Wellington. The team of Jordyn Altman, Payton Fletcher, Ruston Murphy and Lillie Ollinger placed second in Land Judging, while the team of Vanessa Castillo, Jasmyne Gilchrest, Ricky Murphy and Bradley Richardson placed third in Homesite Evaluation. Memphis ISD

Memphis ISD brings home medals

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026

Collingsworth County Police Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Jail book in: 1Jail book out: 0Jail population: 11Deputy civil papers served: 0Constable civil papers served: 0NOTICE: The Collingsworth County Commissioners Court adopted a 90-day burn ban at its Monday, Jan. 12 meeting.
The Lefty Fire, which was initiated by a lightning strike, burns 1,382 acres Thursday, April 2-Friday, April 3 in Hall County. Hedley Volunteer Fire Deparrtment

The Lefty Fire, which was initiated by a lightning strike, burns 1,382 acres Thursday, April 2-Friday, April 3 in Hall County. Hedley Volunteer Fire Deparrtment

Lefty Fire burns 1,382 acres in Hall County

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 9, 2026
HALL COUNTY — A large grass fire recently burned over 1,300 acres in Hall County.Located roughly 25 miles west of Childress, the fire, which was caused by a lightning strike, began at approximately 2 p.m. Thursday, April 2. The fire was contained as of 5 p.m.
Presented by Glynn Moore Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6439 Quartermaster Jr. Castillo and Senior Vice Commander Johnny Davis, Wellington Elementary School (WES) third-grade teacher Carrie Skelton receives the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award, witnessed by WES Principal Deidre Kane. Skelton’s nomination won at the District Level and has advanced to the State Level. From left: Skelton, Castillo, Davis, Kane. Wellington Independent School District

Presented by Glynn Moore Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6439 Quartermaster Jr. Castillo and Senior Vice Commander Johnny Davis, Wellington Elementary School (WES) third-grade teacher Carrie Skelton receives the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award, witnessed by WES Principal Deidre Kane. Skelton’s nomination won at the District Level and has advanced to the State Level. From left: Skelton, Castillo, Davis, Kane. Wellington Independent School District

Wellington VFW Post cites outstanding educators

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 9, 2026
WELLINGTON – “Carrie’s patience, love for children and contagious energy make her a standout educator,” said Wellington Elementary School (WES) Principal Deidre Kane in Carrie Skelton’s Smart/Maher National Citizenship Education Teacher Award nomination.
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