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Kurby Mitchell’s third graders accept A Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance and American Citizenship awards as follows. From left: Carter Smith, A Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance; Michael Stiles, A Honor Roll, American Citizenship; Berkeley Ward, A Honor Roll; Holden Wischkaemper, A Honor Roll, American Citizenship.

Kurby Mitchell’s third graders accept A Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance and American Citizenship awards as follows. From left: Carter Smith, A Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance; Michael Stiles, A Honor Roll, American Citizenship; Berkeley Ward, A Honor Roll; Holden Wischkaemper, A Honor Roll, American Citizenship.

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Wellington Elementary third graders earn awards

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Friday, June 30, 2023
Wellington Elementary third graders earn awards
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Friday, June 2, 2023
CITY WIDE GARAGE SALE The annual Wellington City Wide Garage Sale will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 3. For a map, see page 8B. EMS FUNDRAISER Wellington Emergency Medical Services (EMS) invites the community to join them for a Burrito Wrap Fundraiser from 6-8 p.m.
Kacy Cabbell’s kindergarten students celebrate their graduation with a special yard art sign. From left: Aliviah McGrady, Hallie Warren, Stratton Wynn, Ryker Justice, Kollin Hamner, Jaxon Coffee, Terrance Gonzales, Eliyah Navarro, Cabbell, Aubrie Rincon, Zayra Arizpe, Brynlee Holton, William Nanez-Melton, Landry Mixon, Layton Wynn, Katie Tarver, Jordan Alvarado. Courtesy Photos

Kacy Cabbell’s kindergarten students celebrate their graduation with a special yard art sign. From left: Aliviah McGrady, Hallie Warren, Stratton Wynn, Ryker Justice, Kollin Hamner, Jaxon Coffee, Terrance Gonzales, Eliyah Navarro, Cabbell, Aubrie Rincon, Zayra Arizpe, Brynlee Holton, William Nanez-Melton, Landry Mixon, Layton Wynn, Katie Tarver, Jordan Alvarado. Courtesy Photos

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Wellington kindergarteners receive diplomas

Bev Odom
Friday, June 2, 2023
WELLINGTON – In a ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 5, 31 Wellington Elementary School kindergarten students walked across the gymnasium of Wellington High School to accept their diplomas from their tea chers.
Wellington Elementary School fifth-grader Kane Waters exhibits his sixth-place lightweight Maine-Anjou steer at the recent 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which took place during Spring Break. From left, Wellington FFA Advisor Drew Taylor, Kynzlea Taylor, Chandi Taylor, Landey Waters, B.J. Waters, Kane Waters, Briley Waters. Courtesy Photo

Wellington Elementary School fifth-grader Kane Waters exhibits his sixth-place lightweight Maine-Anjou steer at the recent 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which took place during Spring Break. From left, Wellington FFA Advisor Drew Taylor, Kynzlea Taylor, Chandi Taylor, Landey Waters, B.J. Waters, Kane Waters, Briley Waters. Courtesy Photo

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Kane reaps Houston Livestock Show reward

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Friday, March 24, 2023
Kane reaps Houston Livestock Show reward

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Friday, March 24, 2023
FOOD BOXES Available the second Monday of each month, the next distribution of food boxes will be from 2-4 p.m. Monday, April 10 at the north drive through of the First Methodist Church, 901 Bowie St. Basic application can be completed from 9 a.m.noon.

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The Red River Sun School Menus Wellington:

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Friday, March 24, 2023
Monday, March 27 Breakfast: Sausage Kolache or Breakfast Round, Yogurt, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk. Lunch: Texas Basket, Texas Toast, Fresh Veggie Cup, Strawberries and Bananas, Milk. Tuesday, March 28 Breakfast: Breakfast Taquito or Strudel with Cheese Stick, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.
Wellington Senior Citizens Center Board of Directors, including President Peggy Allred, left, Secretary-Treasurer Margret Wood, Karen Caldwell, Richard Sims and Oran Sain, welcome visitors to the recent Open House. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington Senior Citizens Center Board of Directors, including President Peggy Allred, left, Secretary-Treasurer Margret Wood, Karen Caldwell, Richard Sims and Oran Sain, welcome visitors to the recent Open House. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

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Wellington Senior Citizens host Open House event

Bev Odom
Friday, March 24, 2023
WELLINGTON – The cool temperatures and much needed rain didn’t keep folks home Thursday morning, March 16. From 9-10 a.m., the Wellington Senior Citizen Center (WSCC) hosted an Open House, located inside the renovated Bura Handley Community Building.

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Wellington:

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Friday, January 13, 2023
Monday, Jan. 16 No school. Tuesday, Jan. 17 Breakfast: Kolache or Breakfast Round, Yogurt, Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk. Lunch: Texas Basket, Texas Toast, Fresh Veggie Cup, Strawberries and Bananas, Milk. Wednesday, Jan.
Irma Thomas completes her blood donation during the 12 Days of Christmas Coffee Memorial Blood Center drive at VFW Post 6439. Members of the Post Auxiliary, in the background, include Diane Vanderplaats, Dawn Popwell and Doris Wilbur, plus Ashly Cantu and Lucy Owens (seated). The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Irma Thomas completes her blood donation during the 12 Days of Christmas Coffee Memorial Blood Center drive at VFW Post 6439. Members of the Post Auxiliary, in the background, include Diane Vanderplaats, Dawn Popwell and Doris Wilbur, plus Ashly Cantu and Lucy Owens (seated). The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

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Wellington Christmas blood drive hits target

Bev Odom
Friday, January 13, 2023
WELLINGTON – Blood donors traveled to the 12 Days of Christmas Wellington Community Blood Drive from 2:30-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6439, just east of Wellington.
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