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Childress Elementary School

Childress Elementary School

Childress Elementary School

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Childress Elementary School first-grader Elisia Esparza hangs on during the mutton bustin’ competition at the 139th Annual Childress County Old Settlers Rodeo Saturday, April 18 at the Mashburn Event Center and Arena. 

Childress Airport Report

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Tuesday, April 7, A Beechcraft Bonanza flew in from Amarillo and an R-66 helicopter dropped in for fuel. A Dassault Falcon from Dallas stayed overnight and an experimental aircraft fueled up on his way from California to New York.
Wellington Future Farmers of America (FFA) members competed Friday, April 10 at the Area 1 Cotton Judging Contest in Slaton where they placed seventh overall. From left: Brecklyn Powell, ninth high individual; Wade Patterson; Kane Waters.

Wellington Future Farmers of America (FFA) members competed Friday, April 10 at the Area 1 Cotton Judging Contest in Slaton where they placed seventh overall. From left: Brecklyn Powell, ninth high individual; Wade Patterson; Kane Waters.

WHS land team advances to state FFA contest

Bev Odom
Thursday, April 16, 2026
TARLETON – Traveling to the annual Area 1 Future Farmer of America (FFA) Career Development Event (CDE), the Wellington FFA Land Judging team brought home a second-place team finish, earning a trip to the state contest back in Stephenville on Thursday, April 23.
Wellington Future Farmers of America (FFA) Land Judging qualifies for the state Land Judging contest Wednesday, April 8 at the Area 1 Judging Contest at Tarleton State University (TSU) in Stephenville. From left: TSU President, Dr. James L. Hurley; Sophia Derr, second high individual; Bailey Page, sixth high individual; Jacy Lampe; Jace Darrow; Anna Henard. COURTESY PHOTO

Wellington Future Farmers of America (FFA) Land Judging qualifies for the state Land Judging contest Wednesday, April 8 at the Area 1 Judging Contest at Tarleton State University (TSU) in Stephenville. From left: TSU President, Dr. James L. Hurley; Sophia Derr, second high individual; Bailey Page, sixth high individual; Jacy Lampe; Jace Darrow; Anna Henard. COURTESY PHOTO

Wellington Future Farmers

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Wellington Lions Jeff and Alice Pastor assist City of Wellington’s dump attendant, Benton Wauer, left, during the May 2025 clean-up event. Hosted by the Lions Club, the 2026 City-Wide Cleanup is planned for Friday and Saturday, April 24-25. The city dump is free to all citizens who pay a city water bill during the twoday promotion. Open 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-6 p.m. on Friday, April 24, and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, staff will record loads of trash and debris at the gate. Karen Caldwell

Wellington Lions Jeff and Alice Pastor assist City of Wellington’s dump attendant, Benton Wauer, left, during the May 2025 clean-up event. Hosted by the Lions Club, the 2026 City-Wide Cleanup is planned for Friday and Saturday, April 24-25. The city dump is free to all citizens who pay a city water bill during the twoday promotion. Open 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-6 p.m. on Friday, April 24, and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, staff will record loads of trash and debris at the gate. Karen Caldwell

Wellington Lions organize city-wide clean-up

Bev Odom
Thursday, April 16, 2026
WELLINGTON – The Wellington Lions Club is excited to host the annual City-Wide Cleanup on Friday and Saturday, April 24-25 – a great opportunity to freshen up homes, yards and neighborhoods.City residents who pay a water bill can take advantage of free access to the city dump during this event.
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