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Collingsworth Chamber to conduct Awards Banquet

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Collingsworth County Chamber of CommerceFeaturing keynote speaker James Decker, of Stamford, the Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will host its 2025 Chamber Awards Banquet at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8.

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Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals and Senior Community Café Menu

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Monday, Nov. 3Layered Enchiladas, Charro Beans, Tossed Salad, Yogurt Parfait, Milk.Tuesday, Nov. 4Chicken Fried Rice, Oriental Blend Veggies, Egg Roll, Fruit Salad, Vanilla Wafers, Milk.Wednesday, Nov. 5Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Fried Okra, Roll, Apricots, Milk.Thursday, Nov.
The Rocket Regiment enters the field for its performance at the UIL Region 1 Marching Contest Saturday, Oct. 18 at Dick Bivins Stadium in Amarillo, earning an overall Division 2 rating.

The Rocket Regiment enters the field for its performance at the UIL Region 1 Marching Contest Saturday, Oct. 18 at Dick Bivins Stadium in Amarillo, earning an overall Division 2 rating.

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Rocket Regiment performs ‘Metal-Strike’ contest show

Bev Odom
Thursday, October 30, 2025
WELLINGTON – As Rocket Regiment Director Matthew Newsom’s first contest as head director is in the books, Wellington High School (WHS) Principal Jermaine Cantu commented that the future is bright for Wellington’s band program.

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Wellington Methodist Women to host Fall Bazaar

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Courtesy GraphicSet for 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, the Wellington Methodist Women will host the annual Fall Bazaar at the Fellowship Hall, 911 Bowie St. The quilt will be on display, and raffle tickets will be sold for $5 each or five for $20. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Jail book in: 0Jail 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 Oct.
Addressing the small crowd at the Collingsworth County Farm Bureau County Convention Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the Bura Handley Community Building, Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) District 1 Director Jared Blankenship describes how the TFB AGFUND provides a voice for rural America in both Austin and Washington, D.C.

Addressing the small crowd at the Collingsworth County Farm Bureau County Convention Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the Bura Handley Community Building, Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) District 1 Director Jared Blankenship describes how the TFB AGFUND provides a voice for rural America in both Austin and Washington, D.C.

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Texas Farm Bureau’s AGFUND impacts agriculture economics

Bev Odom
Thursday, October 30, 2025
WELLINGTON – Third-generation farmer/rancher Jared Blankenship shared the challenges of lobbying for the membership of Texas Farm Bureau (TFB), namely those involved in production agriculture, during the Collingsworth County Farm Bureau (CCFB) Annual Convention at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.
Collingsworth County Courthouse custodian June Herrera posts the early voting signs on Monday, Oct. 20. Early voters can cast ballots for the Constitutional Amendment Election through Friday, Oct. 31. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Collingsworth County Courthouse custodian June Herrera posts the early voting signs on Monday, Oct. 20. Early voters can cast ballots for the Constitutional Amendment Election through Friday, Oct. 31. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

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Early Voting now open

Bev Odom
Thursday, October 23, 2025
WELLINGTON – Early voting for the Constitutional Amendment Election began Monday, Oct. 20 and continues through Friday, Oct. 31. Early voters may cast their ballot at the clerk’s office in the Collingsworth County Courthouse during the hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Extended hours are offered from 7 a.m.
Wellington High School (WHS) Principal Jermaine Cantu donates during Coffee Memorial Blood Center’s Blood Drive Thursday, Oct. 9 in the WHS commons. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington High School (WHS) Principal Jermaine Cantu donates during Coffee Memorial Blood Center’s Blood Drive Thursday, Oct. 9 in the WHS commons. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

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Wellington ISD Board of Trustees conduct October meeting

Special To The Sun
Thursday, October 23, 2025
WELLINGTON – The Wellington Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees met in a Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 in the Superintendent’s Office.Board President Cody Phillips called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.
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