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Thursday, December 18, 2025
MUSEUM OPEN HOUSECollingsworth County Museum will host its Christmas Open House from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19. Adorned in its festive attire, step into the Ellis Art Center for an array of finger foods and holiday sips.
Childress Blood Drives recognizes first-time platelet donors

Childress Blood Drives recognizes first-time platelet donors

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Childress Blood Drives recognizes first-time platelet donors

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Sandra Moody and Christy Wofford donate platelets at the recent Coffee Memorial Blood Center Childress Community Blood Drive Tuesday, Dec. 9 at Fair Park City Auditorium, joining a total of 38 donors, six of which were platelet donors — a new donation option at local blood drives.
Legacy Insurance Group will host an Open House event, including live music, door prizes, food from Chip’s BBQ and desserts, from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at their new location, 300 Commerce St. “Good food, good music and a few surprises waiting,” Legacy Insurance Group said. “Come celebrate with us and make yourself at home. Pro-tip: arrive early. The first 10 guests score a free Legacy Insurance shirt.” Legacy Insurance

Legacy Insurance Group will host an Open House event, including live music, door prizes, food from Chip’s BBQ and desserts, from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at their new location, 300 Commerce St. “Good food, good music and a few surprises waiting,” Legacy Insurance Group said. “Come celebrate with us and make yourself at home. Pro-tip: arrive early. The first 10 guests score a free Legacy Insurance shirt.” Legacy Insurance

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Legacy Insurance to host Open House

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Legacy Insurance Group will host an Open House event, including live music, door prizes, food from Chip’s BBQ and desserts, from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at their new location, 300 Commerce St. “Good food, good music and a few surprises waiting,” Legacy Insurance Group said.
Wellington seniors trim oldfashioned Christmas tree

Wellington seniors trim oldfashioned Christmas tree

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Wellington seniors trim oldfashioned Christmas tree

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
On Monday, Dec. 1, members of the Wellington Senior Citizens Center gathered at 12:30 p.m. for a tree trimming party. But rather than store-bought décor’, participants created homemade, traditional adornments, including the popcorn rope, colored paper chain and hand-cut snowflakes and angels.
Breakfast with Santa becomes a holiday favorite

Breakfast with Santa becomes a holiday favorite

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Breakfast with Santa becomes a holiday favorite

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Dressed in pajama attire, friends and families filed through the serving line for the “Breakfast with Santa” fundraiser from 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, benefitting Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals (CCHDM).

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Future regional nurses honored at pre-graduation event at WT

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
CANYON — About 50 future nurses, including Wellington’s Ellee Reeves, were honored at a special pre-commencement ceremony at West Texas A&M University (WT).WT’s Laura and Joe Street School of Nursing’s annual pinning ceremony — held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12 in Legacy Hall inside the Jack B.
Childress Elementary TPO to host Parents’ Night Out

Childress Elementary TPO to host Parents’ Night Out

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Childress Elementary TPO to host Parents’ Night Out

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The Childress Elementary School (CES) Teacher-Parent Organization (TPO) will host a Parents’ Night Out Movie Night, featuring “The Grinch,” from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 in the CES gymnasium. Entry is $10 per child, with $5 per additional sibling. All schoolaged children are welcome to attend.
Collingsworth County’s Freeland creates ‘A Veteran’s Tribute’ mural

Collingsworth County’s Freeland creates ‘A Veteran’s Tribute’ mural

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Collingsworth County’s Freeland creates ‘A Veteran’s Tribute’ mural

Bev Odom
Thursday, December 11, 2025
WELLINGTON – A seasoned artist with a mixed portfolio collection, from portraits to animals and wildlife, and landscapes to cowboys and ranch life, Collingsworth County resident Alesia “Lisa” Freeland recently completed her “Veteran’s Tribute” project.
Wellington High School (WHS) Student Council, including WHS freshman Ava Peters, traveled to Dallas on Wednesday, Dec. 3 to attend a leadership event at the American Airlines Center, featuring several Dallas Maverick executive speakers. To top off the trip, the students and sponsors watched the Dallas Mavericks take on Miami Heat before the return trip, arriving home in the early morning hours of Thursday, Dec. 4. Wellington High School

Wellington High School (WHS) Student Council, including WHS freshman Ava Peters, traveled to Dallas on Wednesday, Dec. 3 to attend a leadership event at the American Airlines Center, featuring several Dallas Maverick executive speakers. To top off the trip, the students and sponsors watched the Dallas Mavericks take on Miami Heat before the return trip, arriving home in the early morning hours of Thursday, Dec. 4. Wellington High School

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Wellington High School Student Council takes Dallas daytrip

Ava Peters
Thursday, December 11, 2025
WELLINGTON – On Dec. 3, the Wellington High School Student Council had the privilege to attend a leadership event featuring Dallas Maverick executives, who shared some of their best leadership advice. _ey shared how leadership changed their careers and how we could experience the same success.
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