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On upcoming events

News Staff
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Ritz Spooktacular next Monday nightWellington Ritz Theatre presents its much-anticipated Halloween Spooktacular Monday, Oct. 27. Bring a canned food item for free entry.
Taylor and Sofia Vitela enjoy the pumpkin painting at the museum during the annual Rocktober event in downtown Childress Saturday evening, Oct. 17. INTREPID PHOTO / AARON RAMOS

Taylor and Sofia Vitela enjoy the pumpkin painting at the museum during the annual Rocktober event in downtown Childress Saturday evening, Oct. 17. INTREPID PHOTO / AARON RAMOS

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Rocktober brings residents together downtown

Aaron Ramos
Thursday, October 22, 2026
CHILDRESS – Downtown Childress was the place to be last Saturday, Oct. 17, for a day of fall fun, good food, live music, and catching up with friends and neighbors as the community came together for RockTober.From local vendors and family activities to a car show and a little friendly competition,...

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Food bank possibility in Hall Co.

Roger Estlack
Thursday, October 22, 2026
MEMPHIS – Hall County is one of only three counties in the Panhandle without a permanent food bank and the Memphis City Council began discussions to address that issue during their regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13.High Plains Food Bank Executive Director Zack Wilson said his organization serves...
Collingsworth Chamber welcomes Shelby Breedlove Photography

Collingsworth Chamber welcomes Shelby Breedlove Photography

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Collingsworth Chamber welcomes Shelby Breedlove Photography

Bev Odom
Thursday, October 22, 2026
WELLINGTON – Radiating her zeal and fervor for photography, Shelby Breedlove describes her ribbon cutting and open house as truly one of the biggest and most memorable events of her life so far.

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Collingsworth County Sheriff ’s Weekly Report

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Thursday, October 22, 2026
Collingsworth Sheriff’s Blotter Jail book in: 0 Jail book out: 1 Jail population: 7 Deputy Civil papers served: 0 Constable Civil papers served: 0 NOTICE: A 90-day burn ban is in effect since Aug. 17. To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806-447-2588.
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