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Collingsworth County Museum plans jubilee celebrations

Collingsworth County Museum plans jubilee celebrations

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Collingsworth County Museum plans jubilee celebrations

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
“Coming in 2026, birthday jubilee celebrating our country, 250 years, and our county, 150 years,” reads Collingsworth County Museum’s parade declaration depicting trades of days gone by.
For 2019, the Wellington Ex-Student Association combined their 68th annual reunion with the Skyrockets’ homecoming to increase attendance. Members of the Wellington High School Class of 1968 convened for reunion events, marking its 51st anniversary, where Nancy Thomas Lindsey Adair loved working the soft drink bar. Front row, from left: Tanya Horton Wardrup, Freida Minatrea Hartman, Adair, Pat Thomas Barnett. Back row, from left: Andy Henard, Vikki Saunders Moore, George Porter. Courtesy Photo

For 2019, the Wellington Ex-Student Association combined their 68th annual reunion with the Skyrockets’ homecoming to increase attendance. Members of the Wellington High School Class of 1968 convened for reunion events, marking its 51st anniversary, where Nancy Thomas Lindsey Adair loved working the soft drink bar. Front row, from left: Tanya Horton Wardrup, Freida Minatrea Hartman, Adair, Pat Thomas Barnett. Back row, from left: Andy Henard, Vikki Saunders Moore, George Porter. Courtesy Photo

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Wellington Ex-Students plan reunion at renovated Bura Handley Community Center

Bev Odom
Thursday, July 17, 2025
WELLINGTON – “We call our reunion the ‘Ex-Students’ reunion,” said Wellington Ex-Students Association President Renee Hanna. “That means you don’t have to have graduated from Wellington High School (WHS), but if you ever attended school here, you are an ex-student.
Holman Family attendees include, from left, Duwaine “Wayne” Holman, of Hardin; David Holman, of Morrilton, Ark., son of Duwaine Holman; John Holman, of Paducah, son of Robert Holman; and Robert Holman, of Childress. Grace Holman

Holman Family attendees include, from left, Duwaine “Wayne” Holman, of Hardin; David Holman, of Morrilton, Ark., son of Duwaine Holman; John Holman, of Paducah, son of Robert Holman; and Robert Holman, of Childress. Grace Holman

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Multiple celebrations featured at Holman Family Reunion

Grace Holman
Thursday, July 17, 2025
CHILDRESS — The Fourth of July weekend was three-fold, with the observance of the 13 Colonies declaring independence from Great Britain in 1776; the annual Holman Reunion; and the celebration of the 29th wedding anniversary of David and Sandra Holman, of Morrilton, Ark.
Wellington seniors partake in June Fiesta

Wellington seniors partake in June Fiesta

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Wellington seniors partake in June Fiesta

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Hosted by Wellington Senior Citizens Center, around 30 partygoers gather at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 26 at the Bura Handley Community Center for the Mexican pile-on dinner, fun games and festive door prizes. Front row, from left: Dawn Dockter, Karen Caldwell, Grace Downing.
Rister Ranch brightens day of CottageVillage residents

Rister Ranch brightens day of CottageVillage residents

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Rister Ranch brightens day of CottageVillage residents

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Rister Ranch, Harvest Goods, owned by Jessica Rister, brightens the day of Cottage Village Assisted Living Facility residents with fresh, locally-grown bouquets.
Neil and Alyssa Stidolph say farewell to the Bowie St. Church of Christ congregation on Sunday, May 25. Courtesy Photos

Neil and Alyssa Stidolph say farewell to the Bowie St. Church of Christ congregation on Sunday, May 25. Courtesy Photos

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Bowie St. Church of Christ embraces new pastor

Bev Odom
Thursday, July 10, 2025
WELLINGTON – The congregation of Bowie St. Church of Christ said solong to Neil and Alyssa Stidolph on May 25, their last Sunday in Wellington. The congregation expressed its appreciation to the couple for over four years of ministry with a potluck dinner following the worship service.
Childress’ Cesar Juan Oronia-Lim graduates from Midwestern State University. Midwestern State University

Childress’ Cesar Juan Oronia-Lim graduates from Midwestern State University. Midwestern State University

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Childress’ Cesar Oronia-Lim graduates from Midwestern State University

Special To The Sun
Thursday, July 10, 2025
WICHITA FALLS — Cesar Juan Oronia-Lim, of Childress, recently graduated from Midwestern State University.Oronia-Lim was one of 630 undergraduate and graduate students to walk the state during Midwestern State University’s Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17 at D.
‘Oh, My Stars and Stripes’ welcomes patriotic beauties and beaus

‘Oh, My Stars and Stripes’ welcomes patriotic beauties and beaus

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‘Oh, My Stars and Stripes’ welcomes patriotic beauties and beaus

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
The Oh, My Stars and Stripes Contest, hosted by Childress Elks Lodge #1113 Sweetheart Diana McCarty, welcomes patriotic beauties and beaus, ranging from infant-5 years old, to take the Elks’ Ballroom stage Friday, July 4.
Memphis ISD Back to School Bash, Meet the Cyclones coming up

Memphis ISD Back to School Bash, Meet the Cyclones coming up

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Memphis ISD Back to School Bash, Meet the Cyclones coming up

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
The annual Memphis Independent School District (ISD) Back to School Bash is scheduled for 6-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 at Memphis City Park, followed by Meet the Cyclones from 7-8 p.m.
Memphis ISD welcomes Lewis family

Memphis ISD welcomes Lewis family

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Memphis ISD welcomes Lewis family

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Memphis Independent School District welcomes the Lewis family, including Kailee Lewis, who will be teaching upper-level science classes at Memphis High School, and her daughters, Jensyn and Ainslie, who will be sixth graders at Memphis Middle School, and Clarah, who will be a fourth grader at...
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