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Martin accepts appointment to Collingsworth County Commissioners Court

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
WELLINGTON – The Commissioners Court of Collingsworth County convened at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 8 at 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.
Wellington Endless Bargains (WEB) Board Vice President Sharon Starkey, seated, gathers with board members Monday afternoon, Jan. 12, to sort newly donated inventory. Located at 823 West Ave. in downtown Wellington, WEB marked 10 years in business on Oct. 31, 2025. Back, from left: Treasurer Bonnie Hall, Secretary Phyllis Floyd, Ann Wauer, President Lennie Statham, Maria Skelton. Not pictured: Mike and Debra Belew.

Wellington Endless Bargains (WEB) Board Vice President Sharon Starkey, seated, gathers with board members Monday afternoon, Jan. 12, to sort newly donated inventory. Located at 823 West Ave. in downtown Wellington, WEB marked 10 years in business on Oct. 31, 2025. Back, from left: Treasurer Bonnie Hall, Secretary Phyllis Floyd, Ann Wauer, President Lennie Statham, Maria Skelton. Not pictured: Mike and Debra Belew.

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Wellington Endless Bargains fuels community

Bev Odom
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
WELLINGTON – The southwest corner of the Collingsworth County Courthouse Square is the place to be on Saturday morning. Open 9 a.m.-noon, eager shoppers show up early to be first in line to browse the new inventory at the nonprofit Wellington Endless Bargains (WEB).
Wellington Elementary School Principal Deidre Kane gathers with fifth-graders Raylie Sims, left, and Summer Valles on Thursday, Dec. 18 for “Holiday Headgear… Spread the Cheer!” prior to the Friday, Dec. 19 release for the Christmas holiday. Teachers return to work Monday, Jan. 5, while students return Tuesday, Jan. 6. Wellington Elementary School

Wellington Elementary School Principal Deidre Kane gathers with fifth-graders Raylie Sims, left, and Summer Valles on Thursday, Dec. 18 for “Holiday Headgear… Spread the Cheer!” prior to the Friday, Dec. 19 release for the Christmas holiday. Teachers return to work Monday, Jan. 5, while students return Tuesday, Jan. 6. Wellington Elementary School

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Wellington ISD receives state’s highest FIRST rating

Bev Odom
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
WELLINGTON – Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 in the superintendent’s office, the Wellington Independent School District Board (ISD) of Trustees conduced the Schools FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) Public Hearing.
Wellington Lions wind down busy year with Christmas party

Wellington Lions wind down busy year with Christmas party

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Wellington Lions wind down busy year with Christmas party

Bev Odom
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
WELLINGTON – With the Christmas season comes a time of fun fellowship for members of the Wellington Lions Club and guests with the annual Chinese gift exchange. Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec.

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WELLINGTON

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
PUBLIC MEETINGSWellington City Council will convene at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5 at Wellington City Hall for a Regular Meeting. Collingsworth County Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12 upstairs in the Collingsworth County Courthouse.
Members of Wellington Lions Club and guests unwind with a Chinese gift exchange during the Monday evening, Dec. 15 Christmas party in the Club Room of the Bura Handley Community Center.

Members of Wellington Lions Club and guests unwind with a Chinese gift exchange during the Monday evening, Dec. 15 Christmas party in the Club Room of the Bura Handley Community Center.

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Wellington Lions wind down busy year with Christmas party

Bev Odom
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
WELLINGTON – With the Christmas season comes a time of fun fellowship for members of the Wellington Lions Club and guests with the annual Chinese gift exchange. Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec.
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Rocket Regiment musicians earn All-Region Band honors

Bev Odom
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
PANHANDLE – Wellington High School (WHS) Rocket Regiment stand-out students traveled to Panhandle on Monday, Dec. 8 to audition for the Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB) All-Region Band.
Wellington Elementary School Principal Deidre Kane gathers with fifth-graders Raylie Sims, left, and Summer Valles on Thursday, Dec. 18 for “Holiday Headgear… Spread the Cheer!” prior to the Friday, Dec. 19 release for the Christmas holiday. Teachers return to work Monday, Jan. 5, while students return Tuesday, Jan. 6.

Wellington Elementary School Principal Deidre Kane gathers with fifth-graders Raylie Sims, left, and Summer Valles on Thursday, Dec. 18 for “Holiday Headgear… Spread the Cheer!” prior to the Friday, Dec. 19 release for the Christmas holiday. Teachers return to work Monday, Jan. 5, while students return Tuesday, Jan. 6.

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Wellington ISD receives state’s highest FIRST rating

Bev Odom
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
WELLINGTON – Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 in the superintendent’s office, the Wellington Independent School District Board (ISD) of Trustees conduced the Schools FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) Public Hearing.

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Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Tuesday, December 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 Dec.
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