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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

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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.
Farrah Holcomb was recently promoted to Senior Vice President and Community Bank President at InterBank’s Childress branch.

Farrah Holcomb was recently promoted to Senior Vice President and Community Bank President at InterBank’s Childress branch.

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Farrah Holcomb promoted to Community Bank President at InterBank

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
CHILDRESS — InterBank recently announced the promotion of Farrah Holcomb to Senior Vice President and Community Bank President. Holcomb will be leading the lending and retail efforts in Childress, as well as holding a position on the North Texas Loan Committee.

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Conflict slows Hall County Courthouse work

Roger Estlack
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
MEMPHIS — The restoration of the 1923 Hall County Courthouse has fallen behind schedule after an inspection found a problem with some of work done on the building.The $11.
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