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The Wellington High School Class of 1985 celebrates its 40th class reunion in conjunction with the 2025 Skyrocket homecoming football game. Front row, from left: Brenda Powell Brown, Lori Lacy Gillem, Becky Sanchez Hinojosa, Carmen Garcia Henson, guest Mrs. Tony Molina. Back row, from left: Brian Wilbur, James Benton, Jerry Dan Davis, Jamie McKay, Dell Davis, Chris Hayes, Michael Souder, Tony Molina.

The Wellington High School Class of 1985 celebrates its 40th class reunion in conjunction with the 2025 Skyrocket homecoming football game. Front row, from left: Brenda Powell Brown, Lori Lacy Gillem, Becky Sanchez Hinojosa, Carmen Garcia Henson, guest Mrs. Tony Molina. Back row, from left: Brian Wilbur, James Benton, Jerry Dan Davis, Jamie McKay, Dell Davis, Chris Hayes, Michael Souder, Tony Molina.

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WHS Class of 1985 embraces 40th reunion

Bev Odom
Thursday, September 18, 2025
WELLINGTON – The Wellington High School Class of 1985 celebrated its 40th year reunion Friday, Sept. 12-Saturday, Sept. 13 in conjunction with Skyrocket homecoming. Some had attended school in Wellington through the years, and a couple had graduated a year early.

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Collingsworth Public Library staff on standby

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Collingsworth Public LibraryThe Collingsworth Public Library “dream team,” including Susie Klassen, left, Director Debbie George and Layla Williams, invite patrons to stop by 711 15th St. in Wellington. “Let us help you with any library resource needs you might have,” George said.

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The Red River Sun School Menus

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Childress ISDMonday, Sept. 22Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.  Lunch: X-Treme Burrito, Corn, Cucumber Slices, Fruit, Grain-Based Dessert, Milk. Tuesday, Sept. 23Breakfast: Breakfast Bread, Yogurt, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.

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Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals and Senior Community Café Menu

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Monday, Sept. 22Pork and Veggie Stir Fry, Egg Roll, Steamed Rice, Steamed Carrots, Cookie, Milk.Tuesday, Sept. 23Baked Ham, Black-Eyed Peas, Spinach and Strawberry Salad, Cornbread, Jell-O with Fruit, Milk.Wednesday, Sept. 24Chicken Fried Steak, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Pears, Milk.

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Area Happenings

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Childress Happenings  ALL-SCHOOL REUNIONAll Childress High School alumni are invited to the Childress County All-School Reunion, sponsored by the Childress Chamber of Commerce, Friday, Sept. 19-Saturday, Sept. 20. Registration will take place from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Assisted by organizer Darrell Colson, Steven Boone, reenacting Confederate General Robert E. Lee, explains life during the American Civil War to area students during the 2024 Living History Weekend at Powell Park in Wellington. Hosted by the Sons of Confederate Veterans Charles Goodnight Frontier Reg. Camp #2280, the 2025 event will again take place Friday-Saturday, Oct. 3-4 at Wellington’s Powell Park on Hwy 83.

Assisted by organizer Darrell Colson, Steven Boone, reenacting Confederate General Robert E. Lee, explains life during the American Civil War to area students during the 2024 Living History Weekend at Powell Park in Wellington. Hosted by the Sons of Confederate Veterans Charles Goodnight Frontier Reg. Camp #2280, the 2025 event will again take place Friday-Saturday, Oct. 3-4 at Wellington’s Powell Park on Hwy 83.

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Wellington’s 2025 Living History Weekend slated for first weekend of October

Bev Odom
Thursday, September 18, 2025
WELLINGTON – “We are so excited to be inviting all our area schools and communities to join us in our Fifth Annual Living History event at Powell Park in Wellington,” said organizer Rhonda Colson. “Last year, we welcomed over 700 students and teachers from area schools.

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Wellington ISD Board of Trustees review ‘Superior’ rating

Bev Odom
Thursday, September 18, 2025
WELLINGTON – Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, President Cody Phillips called the meeting of the Wellington Independent School District (ISD) Board of Education to order with a quorum present. Gene Pena offered the opening prayer.

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Collingsworth County Commissioners approve election judges

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
WELLINGTON – During its 10 a.m. regular meeting Monday, Aug. 25, the Commissioners Court of Collingsworth County approved the order of election for the Nov. 4 Constitutional Amendment Election.Election judges and alternate election judges are as follows: Pct. 101, Margret Wood, Jeanne Taylor; Pct.

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Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Jail book in: 2Jail book out: 1Jail population: 9Deputy 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 Sept.

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Wellington City Council approves tractor purchase

Bev Odom
Thursday, September 18, 2025
WELLINGTON – The Wellington City Council met in regular session at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4 with City Manager Justin Mixon, Mayor Pro-Tem Brent Martin and Councilmembers Brandon Ward, Jimmy Cantu Jr., Eddie Langford and Kenneth Warren present.
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