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Collingsworth Police Blotter

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Jail book in: 1Jail book out: 0Jail population: 8Deputy civil papers served: 0Constable civil papers served: 0 NOTICE: To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806-447-2588. To anonymously report crime or submit tips, call Crime Stoppers at 806-447-2587. On Dec.
Junior Miss Wellington 2026 Peyton Roberson, left, Little Miss Wellington 2026 JoLee Breedlove and Teen Miss Wellington 2026 Quinn Roberson center the stage of the elegantly attired Wellington Ritz Theatre stage following the Sunday afternoon, Dec. 14 pageants.

Junior Miss Wellington 2026 Peyton Roberson, left, Little Miss Wellington 2026 JoLee Breedlove and Teen Miss Wellington 2026 Quinn Roberson center the stage of the elegantly attired Wellington Ritz Theatre stage following the Sunday afternoon, Dec. 14 pageants.

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Wellington queens capture crowns attired in Christmas Rocket Red

Bev Odom
Thursday, December 18, 2025
WELLINGTON – On the stage of the beautifully adorned Wellington Ritz Theatre, the Wellington High School (WHS) Booster Scholarship organization hosted its 2026 Teen Miss Wellington, Little Miss Wellington and Junior Miss Wellington Pageants amongst the shimmering Christmas trees and sparkling...
Jingle Bell Fest, a full day of holiday fun for all ages, including Christmas caroling, photos with Santa, a cookie contest and more, will take place from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at Fair Park.

Jingle Bell Fest, a full day of holiday fun for all ages, including Christmas caroling, photos with Santa, a cookie contest and more, will take place from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at Fair Park.

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Jingle Bell Fest to welcome holiday fun this Saturday

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, December 18, 2025
CHILDRESS — Jingle Bell Fest, a full day of holiday fun for all ages, including Christmas caroling, photos with Santa, a cookie contest and more, will take place from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at Fair Park. Kicking off the event, Kinzlee Willis will perform Christmas carols beginning at 10 a.

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Wellington City Council awards hay bid

Special To The Sun
Thursday, December 11, 2025
WELLINGTON – _e Wellington City Council met in regular session at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3 with City Manager Justin Mixon, Mayor Larry Adams and Councilmembers Jimmy Cantu Jr., Brent Martin, Eddie Langford and Brandon Ward present.

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Traffic alert: Southbound U.S. 287 lane closures in Childress

Special To The Sun
Thursday, December 11, 2025
CHILDRESS — Drivers can expect daily lane closures on southbound U.S. 287 at the BNSF bridge, near Walmart, for bridge maintenance operations.Work began Wednesday, Dec. 10, continuing _ursday, Dec. 11, and is expected to resume Monday, Dec. 15, lasting throughout the week.

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Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Jail book in: 0 Jail book out: 2 Jail population: 7 Deputy civil papers served: 0 Constable civil papers served: 0NOTICE: To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheri_ ’s Oce at 806-447-2588. To anonymously report crime or submit tips, call Crime Stoppers at 806-447-2587. On Nov.
Political Announcement

Political Announcement

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Political Announcement

Tiffany Howard
Thursday, December 11, 2025
My name is Tiany Howard. I am a long-time member of the community and currently serve as the Childress District-County Clerk, an appointment accepted in September 2024. Before stepping into this role, I gained over a decade of experience in county government.
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