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Wellington students Natalee Hudson, left, Rosalind Stiles, and Trinity Tulley preview potential titles for the first book club offered for grades 8-12 last Thursday, Sept. 10. The new organization plans to meet from 5:30-6:30 p.m. the second, fourth and fifth Thursday of each month. INTREPID PHOTO / BEV ODOM

Wellington students Natalee Hudson, left, Rosalind Stiles, and Trinity Tulley preview potential titles for the first book club offered for grades 8-12 last Thursday, Sept. 10. The new organization plans to meet from 5:30-6:30 p.m. the second, fourth and fifth Thursday of each month. INTREPID PHOTO / BEV ODOM

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Collingsworth Public Library offers young patrons book club, Mahjong

Bev Odom
Thursday, September 17, 2026
WELLINGTON – Limited book club opportunities for teenagers, along with wanting to share her love of reading with others, inspired Wellington High School junior Rosalind Stiles to create a group in collaboration with Collingsworth Public Library.“Even for those who aren’t particularly avid readers,...
Explore West Texas Publisher Ramon Johnston, of Lubbock, displays the Fall 2026 issue featuring San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts on the back cover where Panhandle Area Museum Directors gathered Monday, Sept. 14, at the Collingsworth County Museum. INTREPID PHOTO / BEV ODOM

Explore West Texas Publisher Ramon Johnston, of Lubbock, displays the Fall 2026 issue featuring San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts on the back cover where Panhandle Area Museum Directors gathered Monday, Sept. 14, at the Collingsworth County Museum. INTREPID PHOTO / BEV ODOM

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Panhandle area historians network at Collingsworth museum

Bev Odom
Thursday, September 17, 2026
WELLINGTON – Addressing topics from the decline of populations in rural America to how to increase museum traffic, Panhandle Area Museum directors and curators convened at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, in the Ellis Art Center of Collingsworth County Museum.Director Karen Caldwell welcomed the crowd of...

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Two officials announce resignations

Roger Estlack
Thursday, September 17, 2026
MEMPHIS – Two city officials announced their resignations during the regular meeting of the Memphis City Council Monday night, Sept. 14.City Administrator Jack Owens and Alderwoman Leslie Ivy both presented their letters to the council at the close of the meeting.Owens was elected as the Republican...
The late Sergio Romero will be honored Saturday as his family serves as the Parade Marshals for the Hall County Picnic in Memphis. Romero is shown here holding his son Julian and with his wife, Francisca, holding their other son, Elias. COURTESY PHOTO

The late Sergio Romero will be honored Saturday as his family serves as the Parade Marshals for the Hall County Picnic in Memphis. Romero is shown here holding his son Julian and with his wife, Francisca, holding their other son, Elias. COURTESY PHOTO

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Romero family to lead Hall Co. Picnic Parade

Cindy Woodard
Thursday, September 17, 2026
MEMPHIS – This year’s Hall County Picnic Parade will carry a special meaning for the community as the family of a fallen Texas Highway Patrol Officer Sergio Romero has been selected to serve as the Honorary Marshals of the parade on Saturday, September 19.Officer Romero, a lifelong Hall County...

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On Upcoming events

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Memphis Poker Run set for SaturdayThe Memphis Country Club will host a Poker Fun Run at the Hall County Picnic on Saturday, September 19, at 5:30 p.m.Registration will be at the Country Club at 517 N. 10th, and the cost is $200 per card to play. Payout is half of the pot on a 60/40 High/Low split.

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Mayor, county judge issue disaster declarations

Roger Estlack
Thursday, September 17, 2026
CHILDRESS – Two local disaster declarations were issued in Childress on Friday, September 11 related to the boil water notice currently in effect.Mayor Cary Preston and Childress County Judge Kim Jones issued separate declarations for the city and county, each of which remain in place for seven...
Addressing the small crowd at the Monday, Sept. 14, Collingsworth County Farm Bureau County Convention and Dinner, Texas Farm Bureau Field Representative Lyndee Stegall shares her passion for enlightening youth on how agriculture impacts their lives. INTREPID PHOTO / BEV ODOM

Addressing the small crowd at the Monday, Sept. 14, Collingsworth County Farm Bureau County Convention and Dinner, Texas Farm Bureau Field Representative Lyndee Stegall shares her passion for enlightening youth on how agriculture impacts their lives. INTREPID PHOTO / BEV ODOM

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Impact of Texas Farm Bureau’s AGFUND

Bev Odom
Thursday, September 17, 2026
WELLINGTON – Emphasizing Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) effect as the voice of agriculture, Field Representative Lyndee Stegall, of Mobeetie, addressed the membership during the Collingsworth County Farm Bureau (CCFB) Annual Convention and Dinner at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, at the Bura Handley Community...
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