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The Wellington High School Class of 1985 celebrates its 40th class reunion in conjunction with the 2025 Skyrocket homecoming football game. Front row, from left: Brenda Powell Brown, Lori Lacy Gillem, Becky Sanchez Hinojosa, Carmen Garcia Henson, guest Mrs. Tony Molina. Back row, from left: Brian Wilbur, James Benton, Jerry Dan Davis, Jamie McKay, Dell Davis, Chris Hayes, Michael Souder, Tony Molina.

The Wellington High School Class of 1985 celebrates its 40th class reunion in conjunction with the 2025 Skyrocket homecoming football game. Front row, from left: Brenda Powell Brown, Lori Lacy Gillem, Becky Sanchez Hinojosa, Carmen Garcia Henson, guest Mrs. Tony Molina. Back row, from left: Brian Wilbur, James Benton, Jerry Dan Davis, Jamie McKay, Dell Davis, Chris Hayes, Michael Souder, Tony Molina.

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WHS Class of 1985 embraces 40th reunion

Bev Odom
Thursday, September 18, 2025
WELLINGTON – The Wellington High School Class of 1985 celebrated its 40th year reunion Friday, Sept. 12-Saturday, Sept. 13 in conjunction with Skyrocket homecoming. Some had attended school in Wellington through the years, and a couple had graduated a year early.

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Fourth Friday Food Trucks to welcome tasty lineup

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Fourth Friday Food TrucksFourth Friday Food Trucks is set to welcome a tasty lineup next week, including trucks from Eat Greedy Soulfood and BBQ, FeFe’s Funnel Cakes, Hot Diggity Hot Dogs and Sabor Castaños, from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 on the corner lot of Commerce St. and Ave. B NW.
The 2025-2026 Childress County 4-H Elementary Club Officers include, from left, Third Vice President David Rister, President Kage Whitaker, Reporter Rhett Schaefer, Second Vice President Daniel Rister, Parliamentarian Carter Keys, Treasurer Dawson Adcock, Secretary Emma Keys and First Vice President Cambri Willis. Childress County 4-H

The 2025-2026 Childress County 4-H Elementary Club Officers include, from left, Third Vice President David Rister, President Kage Whitaker, Reporter Rhett Schaefer, Second Vice President Daniel Rister, Parliamentarian Carter Keys, Treasurer Dawson Adcock, Secretary Emma Keys and First Vice President Cambri Willis. Childress County 4-H

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Childress County 4-H elects club officers

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Childress County 4-H elects club officers
Wellington Gun Club welcomes shooters

Wellington Gun Club welcomes shooters

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Wellington Gun Club welcomes shooters

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The nonprofit Wellington Gun Club Board of Directors appreciate all who came out to support the Saturday, Aug. 16 shooting competition, despite the heat. “We had people from Texas and Oklahoma with several newcomers,” said Wellington Gun Club Board President Chad Skelton.
Wellington Lions ramp projects impact local residents

Wellington Lions ramp projects impact local residents

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Wellington Lions ramp projects impact local residents

Bev Odom
Thursday, September 11, 2025
WELLINGTON – Coordinated by Wellington Lion Vernita Randon and Amarillo Downtown Lion Henry Wykcoff, the Lions’ most-recent community service project involved constructing ramps at two Wellington locations on Saturday morning, Sept. 6 as part of The Texas Ramp Project – Panhandle Area (TRP).
Bobcats ‘hunt the Buckaroos’ during Camo Day

Bobcats ‘hunt the Buckaroos’ during Camo Day

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Bobcats ‘hunt the Buckaroos’ during Camo Day

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Childress High School students and staff wear camouflage Friday, Sept. 5 in support of the Childress Bobcats, who found their first win of the season, 21-14, over the Breckenridge Buckaroos at Fair Park Stadium in Childress.
Floral design students gear up for homecoming

Floral design students gear up for homecoming

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Floral design students gear up for homecoming

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Just in time for homecoming week, Memphis High School floral design students master the art of mum-making. Students’ mums will be displayed in Memphis High School’s front hall, where they will be voted on by peers and faculty for bragging rights.
Cyclones let the good times roll

Cyclones let the good times roll

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Cyclones let the good times roll

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Memphis Independent School District (ISD) students and staff support the Cyclones with a Mardi Gras-themed dress up day Friday, Sept. 5, as the team took their first win of the season against Crosbyton in a 7-6 final.
Memphis FFA whips up breakfast favorites

Memphis FFA whips up breakfast favorites

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Memphis FFA whips up breakfast favorites

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Memphis High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) members whip up breakfast favorites for fellow students, as well as Memphis High School faculty and Memphis Independent School District (ISD) administrators.
‘Switch It, Change It, Rearrange It’: Firecrackers celebrate day three of homecoming spirit week

‘Switch It, Change It, Rearrange It’: Firecrackers celebrate day three of homecoming spirit week

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‘Switch It, Change It, Rearrange It’: Firecrackers celebrate day three of homecoming spirit week

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Wellington Junior High School (WJHS) staff and students observe day three of homecoming spirit week, with students and teachers swapping attire for “Switch It, Change It, Rearrange It Wednesday.” “Picture Perfect Monday” and “Dress as Your Letter Tuesday” preceded the fun Wednesday theme.
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