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Construction of the new Wellington Gun Club (WGC) clubhouse began in September 2024, funded by a private donation earmarked for the project. Now a popular local venue for youth shooting sports, WGC is also receiving a NRA Foundation grant and plans to add a second trap field and upgrade its rifle/pistol range in the near future.

Construction of the new Wellington Gun Club (WGC) clubhouse began in September 2024, funded by a private donation earmarked for the project. Now a popular local venue for youth shooting sports, WGC is also receiving a NRA Foundation grant and plans to add a second trap field and upgrade its rifle/pistol range in the near future.

NRA fuels growth of Wellington Gun Club in Texas, youth shooters win big

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
By John ParkerNRA Shooting Sports USA WELLINGTON — Just outside the quiet streets of Wellington, Texas, on a 40-acre stretch in Collingsworth County, a new cornerstone for shooting sports is rising — and it’s more than just a clubhouse.
Co-founder Kassidy Barlow, left, barista Alyvia Sorensen and co-founder David Sorensen supervise the Sorensen Wellhouse coffee truck, a.k.a. The Soggy Llama, located at 309 Houston St., just south of Wellington Fairgrounds, on the west side of U.S. Hwy 83. Not pictured: co-founder Kathryne Sorensen.

Co-founder Kassidy Barlow, left, barista Alyvia Sorensen and co-founder David Sorensen supervise the Sorensen Wellhouse coffee truck, a.k.a. The Soggy Llama, located at 309 Houston St., just south of Wellington Fairgrounds, on the west side of U.S. Hwy 83. Not pictured: co-founder Kathryne Sorensen.

Coffee truck takes on trusted task

Bev Odom
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
WELLINGTON – Sorensen Wellhouse, rebranding from The Soggy Llama Coffee Co., established in Mangum, Okla. in 2023, fills an essential role for dedicated Collingsworth County coffee connoisseurs, setting up shop at 309 Houston St. on U.S. Hwy 83.

Childress Fire Department hosts benefit concert

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The Red River Sun/Elizabeth TannerThe Childress Fire Department hosts its 3rd Annual Benefit Concert Saturday, July 26 at Fair Park, welcoming guests to take the stage, in addition to Childress Fire Department firefighters Jim Lile, vocals, Roger Adams, bass guitar, and Callie Saunders, drums.

Letter to the editor

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
One of the many reason that we, as a community, are the best — we believe in helping others. Childress Meals on Wheels is a tremendous organization that provides nutritious meals to those in our community that need a little help.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Jail book in: 0Jail book out: 1Jail population: 7Deputy civil papers served: 0Constable civil papers served: 0 NOTICE: The Collingsworth County Commissioners Court lifted the burn ban at its Monday, April 14 meeting.
Marking its 50th anniversary will be the Wellington High School Class of 1975. Classmates are encouraged to attend the Wellington Ex-Student Association events Saturday, Aug. 2. Registration is from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Bura Handley Community Center. From 5-8 p.m., peers will meet at BRIX Bar and Eatery, then head to the dance at the Bura Handley Community Center. For additional information, contact Renee Hanna, 806-930-8975.

Marking its 50th anniversary will be the Wellington High School Class of 1975. Classmates are encouraged to attend the Wellington Ex-Student Association events Saturday, Aug. 2. Registration is from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Bura Handley Community Center. From 5-8 p.m., peers will meet at BRIX Bar and Eatery, then head to the dance at the Bura Handley Community Center. For additional information, contact Renee Hanna, 806-930-8975.

Wellington Ex-Students emphasize reunion events

Bev Odom
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
WELLINGTON – “It’s here,” exclaimed Wellington Ex-Students Association President Renee Hanna. “Our 74th annual Ex Student Reunion time has finally arrived. Welcome back to the classes of 1965, 1970, 1975, 2010 and 2015, who have special events planned.
Childress County Heritage Museum Director Niki Seal, along with son Korben, undergoes a field sobriety test while wearing Fatal Vision goggles, which simulate the effects of alcohol impairment, during Childress County Heritage Museum and the Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation’s Saturdays at the Museum event Saturday, July 26.

Childress County Heritage Museum Director Niki Seal, along with son Korben, undergoes a field sobriety test while wearing Fatal Vision goggles, which simulate the effects of alcohol impairment, during Childress County Heritage Museum and the Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation’s Saturdays at the Museum event Saturday, July 26.

Childress County Heritage Museum, TxDOT partner to raise traffic safety awareness

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
CHILDRESS — The Childress County Heritage Museum and the Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) partnered for a Saturdays at the Museum event, which raised traffic safety awareness through hands-on activities Saturday, July 26.
For the 107th Lions International Convention, Lions and Leos from around the world, including, from left, Wellington Lions Lindsay Hill, Margret Wood, Lori O’Rear and Fraya Hammons, traveled to Orlando, Fla. for the Sunday, July 13-Thursday, July 17 event, attended by nearly 9,500 Lions from 150 countries.

For the 107th Lions International Convention, Lions and Leos from around the world, including, from left, Wellington Lions Lindsay Hill, Margret Wood, Lori O’Rear and Fraya Hammons, traveled to Orlando, Fla. for the Sunday, July 13-Thursday, July 17 event, attended by nearly 9,500 Lions from 150 countries.

Wellington Lions travel to international convention for eye-opening experience

Bev Odom
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
WELLINGTON – Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 21, Lion Lindsay Hill spoke at the meeting of the Wellington Lions Club on behalf of the four members who attended the recent 107thLions International Convention. Traveling to Orlando, Fla.
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