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Collingsworth County Retired School Personnel Association (RSPA) President Phyllis Floyd, left, accepts a certificate of recognition for increased membership from District 16 Texas Retired Teacher Association President Charla Overton during the recent conference. Courtesy Photo

Collingsworth County Retired School Personnel Association (RSPA) President Phyllis Floyd, left, accepts a certificate of recognition for increased membership from District 16 Texas Retired Teacher Association President Charla Overton during the recent conference. Courtesy Photo

Floyd accepts Collingsworth County RSPA recognition

AMARILLO – Collingsworth County Retired School Personnel Association (RSPA) President Phyllis Floyd attended the recent Texas Retired Teacher Association (TRTA) District 16 Spring Conference. Collingsworth County RSPA received a certificate of recognition for increased membership.
Biskitheadz, a Southwest Oklahoma classic rock band, will perform at the Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce Concert on the Bricks from 8-11 p.m. Saturday, June 17. Courtesy Image

Biskitheadz, a Southwest Oklahoma classic rock band, will perform at the Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce Concert on the Bricks from 8-11 p.m. Saturday, June 17. Courtesy Image

Collingsworth Chamber slates Biskitheadz

WELLINGTON — The Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce will host the first-ever Concert on the Bricks, featuring Southwest Oklahoma band Biskitheadz, from 8-11 p.m. Saturday, June 17. “It will be a summer of fun,” Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce President Karen Caldwell said.
Brenden Stephens and Liz Brown Madison Ifland Photography

Brenden Stephens and Liz Brown Madison Ifland Photography

Stephens, Brown plan summer wedding

WELLINGTON – John Ed and Kathy Brown, of Buena Vista, Colo., would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Liz Brown, to Brenden Stephens. The future groom is the son of Lance and Denise Stephens, of Wellington, Texas, and grandson of Mary Morris,of Altus,Okla.
Childress 7-on-7 team selling raffle tickets

Childress 7-on-7 team selling raffle tickets

Childress 7-on-7 team selling raffle tickets

The Childress Bobcat 7-on-7 football team is selling raffle tickets for a Green Mountain Ledge pellet grill, including a grill cover and bag of pellets. Tickets, which can be purchased through any Childress Bobcat 7-on-7 team member, are $10 each or $50 for six.

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Childress 4-H Horse Club to present Halter Clinic

Childress 4-H Horse Club to present Halter Clinic

Childress 4-H Horse Club to present Halter Clinic

Childress 4-H Horse Club will host a Halter Clinic from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 18 at the Mashburn Event Center and Arena. All ages and abilities are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult
What are the symptoms of heat stroke?

What are the symptoms of heat stroke?

What are the symptoms of heat stroke?

During the summer, people tend to spend more time outdoors for longer periods of time, which can lead to a higher risk of heat-related illness, such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
The leftovers:Turning trash into treasure

The leftovers:Turning trash into treasure

The leftovers:Turning trash into treasure

In 2015, my wife and I found ourselves owners of some undeveloped land in Parker County. This continues to be an interesting source for imagination and frustration, but things continue in a mostly positive direction.