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Memphis powerlifters dominate Clarendon meet

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
CLARENDON — Competing Friday, Feb. 6, the Memphis Cyclones and Lady Cyclones made easy work of competition at the Clarendon powerlifting meet, with the both the Cyclones and Lady Cyclones bringing home first-place team finishes.
In an election of new Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce officers on Monday, Feb. 9 at Collingsworth County Museum, Cindy Weatherly assumes the presidency position, previously held by Karen Caldwell for several years.

In an election of new Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce officers on Monday, Feb. 9 at Collingsworth County Museum, Cindy Weatherly assumes the presidency position, previously held by Karen Caldwell for several years.

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Caldwell passes Collingsworth Chamber gavel to Weatherly

Bev Odom
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
WELLINGTON – Meeting in the Ellis Art Center of Collingsworth County Museum, the Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce convened at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9 to elect officers and discuss upcoming county celebrations. President Karen Caldwell welcomed chamber members and offered an opening prayer.

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Letter to the Editor

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
It has been just over a year since I had the honor of becoming your Chief of Police, and I remain overwhelmed and deeply grateful for the support I’ve received from the citizens of Childress.
The Turkey Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) recently received their first new tanker truck in four decades, thanks to a grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service, as well as community donations.

The Turkey Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) recently received their first new tanker truck in four decades, thanks to a grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service, as well as community donations.

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Turkey VFD receives first new tanker in four decades

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
TURKEY — The Turkey Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) recently received their first new tanker truck in four decades, thanks to a grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service, as well as community donations.

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Early voting for Primary Election begins Tuesday

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
WELLINGTON - Early voting for the Democratic and Republican Primary Election will begin Tuesday, Feb. 17 and will continue through Friday, Feb. 27. Those wanting to vote early may come to the clerk’s office in the Collingsworth County Courthouse during the hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.

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Memphis council approves runway paving

Roger Estlack
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
MEMPHIS — The Memphis City Council discussed improvements at the municipal runway, along with other agenda items when it met in regular session Monday, Feb. 10.

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Collingsworth Commissioners adopt burn ban

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
WELLINGTON – The Commissioners Court of Collingsworth County convened at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 12 on the second floor of the courthouse for a regular meeting with County Judge Scot Martindale presiding.Also present were Pct. 1 Commissioner Keith Martin, Pct. 2 Commissioner Jim Ellis, Pct.

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Collingsworth County Police Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Jail book in: 7Jail book out: 7Jail population: 8Deputy Civil papers served: 1Constable Civil papers served: 0 NOTICE: The Collingsworth County Commissioners Court adopted a 90-day burn ban at its Monday, Jan. 12 meeting.
Hunter Stark earned the Fireman of the Year distinction at the recent Wellington Volunteer Fire Department Awards Banquet.

Hunter Stark earned the Fireman of the Year distinction at the recent Wellington Volunteer Fire Department Awards Banquet.

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Wellington Volunteer Fire Department awards 2025 merits

Bev Odom
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
WELLINGTON – During Wellington Volunteer Fire Department’s (VFD) recent 2025 Awards Banquet, Hunter Stark accepted the Fireman of the Year distinction.
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