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Kelli Killian, RN, is settling into her role as the new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Collingsworth General Hospital (CGH), bringing more than a decade of nursing leadership experience and deep community ties to the position.

Kelli Killian, RN, is settling into her role as the new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Collingsworth General Hospital (CGH), bringing more than a decade of nursing leadership experience and deep community ties to the position.

Killian serves as new CNO at Collingsworth General Hospital

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
WELLINGTON – Kelli Killian, RN, is settling into her role as the new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Collingsworth General Hospital (CGH), bringing more than a decade of nursing leadership experience and deep community ties to the position.
The 90th Annual Hall County Picnic will kick off this weekend, Friday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Sept. 20, on the square in downtown Memphis.

The 90th Annual Hall County Picnic will kick off this weekend, Friday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Sept. 20, on the square in downtown Memphis.

90th Annual Hall County Picnic this weekend

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, September 18, 2025
MEMPHIS — The 90th Annual Hall County Picnic will kick off this weekend, Friday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Sept.

Collingsworth County Commissioners consolidate election precincts

Bev Odom
Thursday, September 11, 2025
WELLINGTON – The Commissioners Court of Collingsworth County convened at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 25 for a regular meeting with Judge Scot Martindale presiding.Also present were Pct. 1 Commissioner Farris Nation, Pct. 2 Commissioner Jim Ellis, Pct. 3 Commissioner Joel Sherwood, Pct.
Childress County Heritage Museum will celebrate the birthday of their building — originally the Childress Post Office — during a 90th Birthday Bash from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. Childress County Heritage Museum

Childress County Heritage Museum will celebrate the birthday of their building — originally the Childress Post Office — during a 90th Birthday Bash from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. Childress County Heritage Museum

Childress County Heritage Museum to celebrate 90 years of history

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, September 11, 2025
CHILDRESS — Childress County Heritage Museum will celebrate the birthday of their building — originally the Childress Post Office — during a 90th Birthday Bash from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27.
Commissioned by the Wellington Community Fund, depicting Collingsworth County and Wellington history, muralist Malcolm Byers presents his final mural design, finishing the last spray paint stroke around 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5 at 915 West Ave. Bryer said he appreciates Wes Reeves’ “expert Texas county history, knowledge and Wellington roots.” Muralist Malcolm Byers

Commissioned by the Wellington Community Fund, depicting Collingsworth County and Wellington history, muralist Malcolm Byers presents his final mural design, finishing the last spray paint stroke around 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5 at 915 West Ave. Bryer said he appreciates Wes Reeves’ “expert Texas county history, knowledge and Wellington roots.” Muralist Malcolm Byers

Downtown Wellington mural reveals history highlights

Bev Odom
Thursday, September 11, 2025
WELLINGTON – Estimating the tallest part of the 915 West Ave. structure on the right side at 20-21 feet, well-known muralist Malcom Byers advised that he likely used around 200 cans of spray paint on the 115-foot-wide mural.
Since 2018, Dr. Bethany Pickard has practiced internal medicine at Collingsworth General Hospital and Collingsworth Family Medicine. Collingsworth General Hospital

Since 2018, Dr. Bethany Pickard has practiced internal medicine at Collingsworth General Hospital and Collingsworth Family Medicine. Collingsworth General Hospital

Dr. Pickard stays committed to Collingsworth General Hospital, Wellington community

Special To The Sun
Thursday, September 11, 2025
WELLINGTON – Collingsworth General Hospital (CGH) is excited to share that Dr. Bethany Pickard will continue her practice right here in Wellington. Arriving in 2018, Dr. Pickard has been a trusted provider in this area, and she’s chosen to keep treating patients close to home.
A Child Passenger and Car Seat Check-Up Event will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at HTeaO, 1305 Ave. F NW, Childress. Texas Department of Transportation

A Child Passenger and Car Seat Check-Up Event will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at HTeaO, 1305 Ave. F NW, Childress. Texas Department of Transportation

TxDOT to offer free child car seat inspections in Childress

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, September 11, 2025
CHILDRESS — The Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will offer free child car safety seat inspections during a Child Passenger and Car Seat Check-Up Event from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at HTeaO, 1305 Ave. F NW, Childress.
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