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Wellington High School’s “Little Women” crew accepts the Best Overall Crew Award following the Wednesday, March 11 District 2-2A One Act Play Competition. From left: Rylyn Colson, Kobee Lewis, Autumn Shatswell, Ingrid Granadoz, Anna Granadoz. Wellington High School

Wellington High School’s “Little Women” crew accepts the Best Overall Crew Award following the Wednesday, March 11 District 2-2A One Act Play Competition. From left: Rylyn Colson, Kobee Lewis, Autumn Shatswell, Ingrid Granadoz, Anna Granadoz. Wellington High School

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WHS One Act cast, crew earn accolades

Bev Odom
Thursday, March 19, 2026
WELLINGTON – While judges selected Wellington High School’s (WHS) “Little Women” as the alternate advancing play at the District 2-2A One Act Play Competition Wednesday, March 11 at the WHS auditorium, the cast and crew received an array of awards.
Located at 1500 8th St. in Wellington, the Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce hosts a ribbon cutting for Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant, alongside owner Rebecca Rodriguez, at 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 13, witnessed by her family, staff and community supporters. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Located at 1500 8th St. in Wellington, the Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce hosts a ribbon cutting for Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant, alongside owner Rebecca Rodriguez, at 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 13, witnessed by her family, staff and community supporters. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

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Roots, heritage reflected in Pueblo Viejo’s name and menu

Bev Odom
Thursday, March 19, 2026
WELLINGTON – Partly because of the sentimental value of the property, Rebecca Rodriguez and her children are excited to open Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant in the very place her husband and their dad, the late Ramon Rodriquez, transformed a small real estate office into a spacious restaurant.
Mesquite Groundwater Conservation District Engineer Bence Close, of Lela; Attorney Keith Good, of Perryton; General Manager Whitney Wiebe, of Wellington; Hydrogeologist Amy Bush, of Abilene; and Administrative Assistant and Field Tech Samantha Bohannon, of Wellington, gather prior to the State of the Water Address at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5 at the Bura Handley Community Center in Wellington. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Mesquite Groundwater Conservation District Engineer Bence Close, of Lela; Attorney Keith Good, of Perryton; General Manager Whitney Wiebe, of Wellington; Hydrogeologist Amy Bush, of Abilene; and Administrative Assistant and Field Tech Samantha Bohannon, of Wellington, gather prior to the State of the Water Address at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5 at the Bura Handley Community Center in Wellington. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

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State of the Water Address well received

Bev Odom
Thursday, March 12, 2026
WELLINGTON – “The state of the water is declining, and the district is facing increased pressures to conserve our water,” said Mesquite Groundwater Conservation District (GCD) Hydrologist Amy Bush during the State of the Water Address.
Under the direction of Matthew Newsom assisted by Harley Warrick, the 59-piece Rocket Regiment earns a Division II rating in both concert and sight reading at the Wednesday, March 4 UIL contest in Panhandle. Natasha Mixon

Under the direction of Matthew Newsom assisted by Harley Warrick, the 59-piece Rocket Regiment earns a Division II rating in both concert and sight reading at the Wednesday, March 4 UIL contest in Panhandle. Natasha Mixon

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Rocket Regiment earns Division II ratings

Bev Odom
Thursday, March 12, 2026
WELLINGTON – Weeks of preparation led up to the Wednesday, March 4 spring UIL Band Concert and Sight Reading Contest in Panhandle. The Rocket Regiment warmed up at 3:25 p.m., followed by its 3:50 p.m. performance.
Glynn Moore VFW Post 6439 plans 80th anniversary lunch celebration

Glynn Moore VFW Post 6439 plans 80th anniversary lunch celebration

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Glynn Moore VFW Post 6439 plans 80th anniversary lunch celebration

Bev Odom
Thursday, March 12, 2026
WELLINGTON – In celebration of its 80th anniversary, the Glynn Moore Veterans of Foreign (VFW) Post 6439 is hosting a barbecue brisket meal from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 at the VFW Post, 16230 FM 338, Wellington. The event will serve as a fundraiser, and everyone is invited to attend.
Wellington Boss Lion Lori O’Rear, left, welcomes guests, Mesquite Groundwater Conservation District (MGCD) Administrative Assistant and Field Tech Samantha Bohannon and MGCD General Manager Whitney Wiebe, to the Monday, Feb. 16 meeting of the Wellington Lions Club. The team summarized the history, purpose and impact of the MGCD. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington Boss Lion Lori O’Rear, left, welcomes guests, Mesquite Groundwater Conservation District (MGCD) Administrative Assistant and Field Tech Samantha Bohannon and MGCD General Manager Whitney Wiebe, to the Monday, Feb. 16 meeting of the Wellington Lions Club. The team summarized the history, purpose and impact of the MGCD. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

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Water ambassadors address Wellington Lions

Bybev Odom
Thursday, February 26, 2026
WELLINGTON – Addressing members of the Wellington Lions Club at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb.
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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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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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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