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Earning prestigious Wellington Future Farmers (FFA) of America Lone Star Degrees are juniors Jace Darrow, left, Bailey Page and Hunter Hedrick. Additional students received an array of awards and recognitions during the event, celebrating the success, leadership and dedication of Wellington FFA members.

Earning prestigious Wellington Future Farmers (FFA) of America Lone Star Degrees are juniors Jace Darrow, left, Bailey Page and Hunter Hedrick. Additional students received an array of awards and recognitions during the event, celebrating the success, leadership and dedication of Wellington FFA members.

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Wellington FFA students accept recognition

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Memphis’ Emma Talley, center, joins a speaker panel for the Texas Tech University ON&ON Campaign, which hosted an event on Saturday, May 9 in Dallas. TEXAS TECH NOW

Memphis’ Emma Talley, center, joins a speaker panel for the Texas Tech University ON&ON Campaign, which hosted an event on Saturday, May 9 in Dallas. TEXAS TECH NOW

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Talley joins Texas Tech campaign

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
DALLAS — On Saturday, May 9, ON&ON: The Campaign for Texas Tech University announced a historic milestone — more than $1 billion in fundraising.

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Sales tax revenues increasing

Roger Estlack
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
CHILDRESS — Economic activity is pushing city and county sales tax revenues higher in Childress, according to figures released last week when Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock made monthly allocations.The City of Childress received $168,817.33 for May, an increase of 12.

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on upcoming events

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Dodson Ex-Student Reunion SaturdayThe 69th Annual Dodson Ex-Student Reunion is set for Saturday, May 23 at Dodson Town Hall. Beginning at 9 a.m., registration is $3, and a light lunch will be provided. For more information, contact organizer Barbara Roberson via email at bl_roberson04@hotmail.

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Wellington ISD reviews open positions

Bev Odom
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
WELLINGTON – Meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, May 11, the Wellington Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees convened for a regular meeting in the superintendent’s office with President Cody Phillips presiding.
Local fire departments respond to the Ox Box Fire, which consumed over 1,000 acres in Hall County. HEDLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Local fire departments respond to the Ox Box Fire, which consumed over 1,000 acres in Hall County. HEDLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

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Wildfires ravage Panhandle

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
CHILDRESS — With high winds and dry heat, dozens of fires broke out across the Texas Panhandle Friday, May 15-Saturday, May 16, burning thousands of acres and prompting assistance from the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Winfred Dale Lenz

Winfred Dale Lenz

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Wellington’s Lenz sentenced to 18 years

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, May 15, 2026
WELLINGTON — Winfred Dale Lenz, 22, of Wellington was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the second-degree felony offense of attempted aggravated sexual assault of a child. Lenz pleaded Wednesday, April 29 in the 100th Judicial District Court in Collingsworth County.

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Collingsworth Commissioners consolidate precincts

Bev Odom
Friday, May 15, 2026
WELLINGTON – The Commissioners’ Court of Collingsworth County convened for a regular meeting at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 13 at the Collingsworth County Courthouse. Collingsworth County Judge Scot Martindale presided. Also present were Pct. 1 Commissioner Keith Martin, Pct.
Memphis City Secretary Amalia Gaxiola administers the oath of office to newly elected council members Melisa Hibbitts and Micah Casas during the Monday, May 11 meeting at Memphis City Hall. CITY OF

Memphis City Secretary Amalia Gaxiola administers the oath of office to newly elected council members Melisa Hibbitts and Micah Casas during the Monday, May 11 meeting at Memphis City Hall. CITY OF

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Newly elected council members

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Friday, May 15, 2026
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