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Collingsworth Public Library spotlights Lego creations

Collingsworth Public Library spotlights Lego creations

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Collingsworth Public Library spotlights Lego creations

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Trains, trucks, and Tyrannosaurus Rex Lego creations, amongst an array of cool conceptions, fill the display case at Collingsworth Public Library as Alison Strickland, left, library board president, and Jill Dugan arrange the exhibit.
Collingsworth County producer Sonny Cox, left, converses with AgriLife Extension Weed Specialist Peter Dotray amongst the blooming cotton trial plots on the western edge of Rex Henard’s water-saving pivot irrigation system during the Sept. 4 crops tour. INTREPID PHOTO / BEV ODOM

Collingsworth County producer Sonny Cox, left, converses with AgriLife Extension Weed Specialist Peter Dotray amongst the blooming cotton trial plots on the western edge of Rex Henard’s water-saving pivot irrigation system during the Sept. 4 crops tour. INTREPID PHOTO / BEV ODOM

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Crops tour brings producers, experts together

Bev Odom
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
COLLINGSWORTH CO. – About 50 producers, industry associates and guest speakers traipsed the sandy roads to convene at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, for the 2026 Collingsworth County Crops Tour at Rex Henard’s irrigated pivot cotton field on County Road R.Texas is the largest producer of cotton in the...

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High temps lead to boil water notice

Roger Estlack
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
CHILDRESS – A boil water notice was issued by the City of Childress Tuesday, Sept. 8, due to high temperatures causing disinfectants to evaporate.City Secretary D’Linda Dockery said the problem is due to the ongoing high temperatures in the area, particularly high ground temperatures, evaporating...

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Burger fundraiser to kick off Hall Co. Picnic next Friday

Cindy Woodard
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Come hungry to this year’s Hall County Picnic Burger cookout scheduled for Friday, Sept., 18, where you can enjoy a freshly prepared smash burger meal.Beginning at 11 a.m. on the Southwest side of the square in front of the Kathy Fowler Agency, the Hall County TX Picnic Corporation will begin...

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on upcoming events

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Wellington Farmer’s Market is SaturdayThe final Wellington Farmer’s Market for the 2026 season will be from 8 a.m.12 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 12, next to The Gettin Spot Café, 1010 Houston St.A great opportunity to do some early holiday shopping, come and explore the market for locally produced...
Gus Wilbur presents his request for a Commercial RV Permit at 610 East Ave. Clockwise from left: Councilman Brandon Ward, Mayor Pro-Tem Brent Martin, Wilbur, Councilman Jimmy Cantu, Jr., City Manager Justin Mixon, Councilman Eddie Langford, Councilman Kenneth Warren. INTREPID PHOTO / BEV ODOM

Gus Wilbur presents his request for a Commercial RV Permit at 610 East Ave. Clockwise from left: Councilman Brandon Ward, Mayor Pro-Tem Brent Martin, Wilbur, Councilman Jimmy Cantu, Jr., City Manager Justin Mixon, Councilman Eddie Langford, Councilman Kenneth Warren. INTREPID PHOTO / BEV ODOM

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Wellington City Council approves RV permit

Bev Odom
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
WELLINGTON – Convening at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, the Wellington City Council met in regular session at City Hall.

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Collingsworth County Sheriff ’s Report

News Staff
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Collingsworth Sheriff’s Blotter Jail book in: 2 Jail book out: 1 Jail population: 11 Deputy Civil papers served: 0 Constable Civil papers served: 0NOTICE: To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806-447-2588.
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