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Venues abound with multiple options for Wellington Ex-Student Reunion gathering places. On the south side of the Collingsworth County Courthouse Square are BRIX Bar and Eatery, 911 9th St., owned by Julie and Burl Brim Jr., and The Loft, 909 9th St., owned by Mark and Debbie Huntress. Described as “the ultimate country farmhouse experience in the heart of downtown,” The Loft offers an open floor plan with two private bedrooms and a charming loft area for kids. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Venues abound with multiple options for Wellington Ex-Student Reunion gathering places. On the south side of the Collingsworth County Courthouse Square are BRIX Bar and Eatery, 911 9th St., owned by Julie and Burl Brim Jr., and The Loft, 909 9th St., owned by Mark and Debbie Huntress. Described as “the ultimate country farmhouse experience in the heart of downtown,” The Loft offers an open floor plan with two private bedrooms and a charming loft area for kids. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

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Wellington ex-students anticipate upcoming reunion

Bev Odom
Thursday, July 24, 2025
WELLINGTON – The saying “time is the most valuable asset you don’t own but is the most valuable thing a man can spend” remains true as the Wellington Ex-Students Association prepares for the 74th Annual Reunion Saturday, Aug. 2 at the Bura Handley Community Center in Wellington.

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WELLINGTON

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 2025
WELLINGTON EX-STUDENTS REUNIONRegistration for the 2025 reunion begins at 9 a.m. SaturdayAug. 2 at the Bura Handley Community Center. The annual business meeting and the announcement of two Rocket Wall of Fame honorees will take place at 11:30 a.m., followed by the famous grilled hamburger luncheon.

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Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Jail book in: 0Jail book out: 0Jail population: 9Deputy civil papers served: 0Constable civil papers served: 0 NOTICE: The Collingsworth County Commissioners Court lifted the burn ban at its Monday, April 14 meeting.

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WELLINGTON

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
WILD & FREE ON 83Sponsored by the Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce, Wild & Free on 83 will be held Thursday, July 3-Sunday, July 6. A new feature is the Fourth of July Community Parade at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, organized by Natasha Mixon.
The historic Wellington Ritz Theatre prepares a weekend of fun events, kicking off with Jazz Night on Thursday, July 3 and ending with the showing of “Jurassic World Rebirth” on Sunday, July 6. Wellington Ritz Theatre

The historic Wellington Ritz Theatre prepares a weekend of fun events, kicking off with Jazz Night on Thursday, July 3 and ending with the showing of “Jurassic World Rebirth” on Sunday, July 6. Wellington Ritz Theatre

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Wellington Ritz Theatre slates Fourth of July weekend of fun

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Thursday, July 3, 2025
Wellington Ritz Theatre slates Fourth of July weekend of fun
Wellington Lions, Rockets Leo officers take oath of office

Wellington Lions, Rockets Leo officers take oath of office

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Wellington Lions, Rockets Leo officers take oath of office

Bev Odom
Thursday, July 3, 2025
WELLINGTON – Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 16 in the Club Room of the Bura Handley Community Center, Wellington Lions Club Boss Lion Margret Wood welcomed the members and guests.Lion Linda Powell led the American pledge, and Lion Vernita Randon led the Texas pledge.
Wellington youth experience Kids Camp Remix 2025

Wellington youth experience Kids Camp Remix 2025

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Wellington youth experience Kids Camp Remix 2025

Bev Odom
Thursday, July 3, 2025
PLAINVIEW – “Blessed with a great week of praise, worship and fun with an awesome group of kids, we received such a joy seeing God move in the hearts of these kids,” said sponsor Kelli Killian. “We are already excited for next year and hope to be back out at Panfork.
Sponsored by the Miss Jackson County Pageant, two young Wellington ladies brought home titles from the Saturday, June 28 affair in Altus, Okla. Wellington High School sophomore Anna Needham garnered the title of 2025 Teen Miss American Spirit. Additionally, Wellington Elementary Sparkler Callahan Cantu earned the title of 2025 Junior Miss American Spirit. Wellington High School

Sponsored by the Miss Jackson County Pageant, two young Wellington ladies brought home titles from the Saturday, June 28 affair in Altus, Okla. Wellington High School sophomore Anna Needham garnered the title of 2025 Teen Miss American Spirit. Additionally, Wellington Elementary Sparkler Callahan Cantu earned the title of 2025 Junior Miss American Spirit. Wellington High School

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Needham, Cantu win Oklahoma pageants

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Thursday, July 3, 2025
Needham, Cantu win Oklahoma pageants
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