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Collingsworth Police Blotter

Jail book in: 1Jail book out: 1Jail 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 Oct.

Childress County polling location changes

CHILDRESS — With Early Voting beginning Monday, Oct. 20, Childress County Election Administrator and Voter Registrar Jennifer Booth said Childress County voters can expect to see a change in polling locations this voting season.
Among the Texas Panhandle Democratic County Chairs at the 22nd Biennial Secretary of State Election Law Seminar for County Chairs are, from left, Sonia Letson, of Armstrong County, Grace Holman, of Childress County, Jean Taylor, of Donley County, and Bert Couch, of Moore County. The Elections Division of Texas Secretary of State presented the seminar.

Among the Texas Panhandle Democratic County Chairs at the 22nd Biennial Secretary of State Election Law Seminar for County Chairs are, from left, Sonia Letson, of Armstrong County, Grace Holman, of Childress County, Jean Taylor, of Donley County, and Bert Couch, of Moore County. The Elections Division of Texas Secretary of State presented the seminar.

Texas County Chairs convene for 22nd Election Law Seminar

AUSTIN — County Chairs, the local administrators for political parties recognized by Texas — Democratic, Republican, Green and Libertarian — attended the 22nd Biennial Secretary of State (SoS) Election Law Seminar for County Chairs Friday, Sept. 26 in Austin.
During the deadliest month of the year for pedestrians, the Texas Department of Transportation targets areas of high pedestrian activity and previously reported pedestrian crashes with street teams of “walking billboards,” which display key safety messages for drivers and pedestrians, Monday, Oct. 6 in Childress.

During the deadliest month of the year for pedestrians, the Texas Department of Transportation targets areas of high pedestrian activity and previously reported pedestrian crashes with street teams of “walking billboards,” which display key safety messages for drivers and pedestrians, Monday, Oct. 6 in Childress.

Street teams of ‘walking billboards’ highlight pedestrian safety in Childress

CHILDRESS — As daylight hours decrease, pedestrian risks increase. That’s why the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is sharing important pedestrian safety messages throughout the state this month — the deadliest month of the year for pedestrians. A part of TxDOT’s Be Safe. Drive Smart.
Childress Downtown Historical Association’s Second Annual Rocktober, including a farmers’ market, food trucks, a retro car show, an art show, live music and more, will be held 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 in downtown Childress.

Childress Downtown Historical Association’s Second Annual Rocktober, including a farmers’ market, food trucks, a retro car show, an art show, live music and more, will be held 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 in downtown Childress.

Childress Downtown Historical Association to host jampacked Second Annual Rocktober

CHILDRESS — Childress Downtown Historical Association is back at it again. This time with a jampacked Second Annual Rocktober, including a farmers’ market, food trucks, a retro car show, an art show, live music and more, at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 in downtown Childress.
The historic Ritz Theatre served as the site for the crowning of the 2025 Miss Wellington Scholarship Pageant queen, freshman Ava Peters, center, at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. The court includes third runner-up, freshman Kaycee Martinez, left; second runner-up, senior Rylyn Colson; Peters; first runner-up, junior Ceighley Killian; and third runner-up, senior Treylea Wiebe.

The historic Ritz Theatre served as the site for the crowning of the 2025 Miss Wellington Scholarship Pageant queen, freshman Ava Peters, center, at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. The court includes third runner-up, freshman Kaycee Martinez, left; second runner-up, senior Rylyn Colson; Peters; first runner-up, junior Ceighley Killian; and third runner-up, senior Treylea Wiebe.

Peters achieves 2025 Miss Wellington Scholarship Pageant title

WELLINGTON – Freshman Ava Peters earned the 2025 crown at the 72nd Miss Wellington Scholarship Pageant. Presented by the former Miss Wellington organization, 15 contestants adorned the stage of the historic Wellington Ritz Theatre as the production proceeded at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4.

Wellington City Council lowers tax rate

WELLINGTON – The Wellington City Council met in special session at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8 with City Manager Justin Mixon, Mayor Larry Adams and councilmembers Eddie Langford, Brent Martin, Jimmy Cantu Jr. and Kenneth Warren present. Also attending were Clint Thomas and City Secretary Marci Peters.