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Collingsworth County Police Blotter - May 15-21

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Jail book in: 0 Jail book out: 2 Jail population: 9 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.
One of 10 recipients, Shari Thomason, Childress District Lab, is presented a 30-year service award by Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation Engineer Darwin Lankford Thursday, May 21. “I appreciate the dedication each of these employees has given not only to the district, but to the state of Texas,” Lankford said. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

One of 10 recipients, Shari Thomason, Childress District Lab, is presented a 30-year service award by Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation Engineer Darwin Lankford Thursday, May 21. “I appreciate the dedication each of these employees has given not only to the district, but to the state of Texas,” Lankford said. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

TxDOT presents service awards

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Overlooking the Collingsworth County Courthouse Square, the Wellington Opportunity Center students mark the last day of the Spring Session with a birthday party celebration. Angel’s Subs & Sweets graciously donated the cake. The six-week summer session begins Monday, June 8. BEV ODOM/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

Overlooking the Collingsworth County Courthouse Square, the Wellington Opportunity Center students mark the last day of the Spring Session with a birthday party celebration. Angel’s Subs & Sweets graciously donated the cake. The six-week summer session begins Monday, June 8. BEV ODOM/THE GREENBELT INTREPID

Wellington Opportunity Center announces summer session

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
WELLINGTON – A free enrichment program for students entering first-sixth grade, the Wellington Opportunity Center, Inc. (WOCI) is excited to announce its plans for the sixweek summer 2026 program, held 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Monday- Thursday, beginning June 8 and ending July 16.
Childress Elementary School is recognized as a Healthy School Recognized Campus — a designation awarded to the school by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. From left: Childress Elementary School Principal Tracey Blake, Karter Sherwood, McCrae Detwiler, Dawson Adcock, Evan Rodriguez, Cruze Rodriguez, Kopper Sherwood, Taylinn Brown, Hannah Harris, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Childress County Family and Community Health Agent Sandra Moody. SHAYLEY ELLIOTT

Childress Elementary School is recognized as a Healthy School Recognized Campus — a designation awarded to the school by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. From left: Childress Elementary School Principal Tracey Blake, Karter Sherwood, McCrae Detwiler, Dawson Adcock, Evan Rodriguez, Cruze Rodriguez, Kopper Sherwood, Taylinn Brown, Hannah Harris, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Childress County Family and Community Health Agent Sandra Moody. SHAYLEY ELLIOTT

Childress Elementary earns Healthy Campus recognition

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
CHILDRESS — Childress Elementary School was recently recognized as a Healthy School Recognized Campus (HSRC) — a designation awarded to the school by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

Hedley to be elementary grades only next fall

Roger Estlack
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
HEDLEY — Hedley ISD plans to drop junior high and high school classes next fall and become a Pre-K through 6th grade district, according to a letter parents received today.The letter states that a formal resolution will be adopted by the school board at a called meeting next week.
During its end-of-year employee assembly, Wellington Independent School District (ISD) Superintendent Kurt Ashmore acknowledged staff with 2025-2026 service awards. For 40 years of service to Wellington ISD Donna Thaten accepts a Ross Gardens’ gift card. WELLINGTON ISD

During its end-of-year employee assembly, Wellington Independent School District (ISD) Superintendent Kurt Ashmore acknowledged staff with 2025-2026 service awards. For 40 years of service to Wellington ISD Donna Thaten accepts a Ross Gardens’ gift card. WELLINGTON ISD

WISD spotlights longtime employees, retirees

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

on community menus

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Home Delivered Meals and Senior Café MenuMonday, June 1Chicken Stir Fry, Steamed Rice, Egg Rolls, Peaches, Cookie, Milk.Tuesday, June 2Smothered Chicken, Bowtie Pasta, Sauteed Spinach, Roll, Apple Crisp, Milk.
Holy Angels Catholic Church celebrates Childress High School graduates, including Marisol Mendez, Sydney Silva, Amelia Valadez, DeEdra Miller, Luis Gamboa and Johnny Duran. THROUGH THE LENS OF LIZ

Holy Angels Catholic Church celebrates Childress High School graduates, including Marisol Mendez, Sydney Silva, Amelia Valadez, DeEdra Miller, Luis Gamboa and Johnny Duran. THROUGH THE LENS OF LIZ

Holy Angels celebrates seniors

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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