Collingsworth County Sheriff ’s Weekly Report

Jail book in: 0 Jail book out: 0 Jail population: 8 Deputy Civil papers served: 0 Constable Civil papers served: 0 NOTICE: A 90-day burn ban is in effect since Aug. 17. To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806-447-2588.

Aircraft from across the country keep airport busy

CHILDRESS – Tuesday, October 6, An R44 helicopter from Lindale dropped in for fuel, a Dassault Falcon stayed overnight after dropping a group off from Dallas, and a Pilatus PC12 flew in from Abilene on business.

Wellington increases garbage, utility rates

WELLINGTON – Convening at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, the Wellington City Council met in regular session with Mayor Larry Adams offering the opening prayer.

Taylor stumps for votes in Childress

CHILDRESS – Holly Taylor brought her campaign for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to Childress Sunday, Oct. 11, to visit with potential voters.Taylor is the Democratic candidate for the top tier of criminal justice in Texas.

73rd Annual Miss Wellington Contestants

25 contestants will compete for the Miss Wellington Title | 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 | Wellington Ritz Theatre | Reserved Seating

Collingsworth voters face 3 contested races

WELLINGTON – With three contested Collingsworth County races, early voting for the General Election begins Monday, Oct. 19, and continues through Friday, Oct. 30.

Early voting begins Oct. 19 for CISD bonds

INTREPID PUBLISHERVoters will begin casting ballots Monday in the 2026 General Election and the Childress ISD Bond Election as early voting gets underway.State and local early balloting will run from October 19 through October 30.In addition to high-profile statewide races for US Senator, Governor,...

Imhof speaks to Home Club

CHILDRESS – Modern Home Club met for their monthly meeting at the Childress Heritage Museum. Soundra Christie called the meeting to order. She and Marianne Lynn served as hostesses, providing sausage balls and banana bread with coffee and juice.

Collingsworth retired teachers welcomes Mixon

WELLINGTON – Gathering at the Church of Christ Fellowship Hall for a potluck luncheon and meeting on Sept. 16, the Collingsworth County Retired School Personnel (CCRSP) welcomed Wellington City Manager Justin Mixon as the guest speaker.Mixon served as the Wellington Rocket Regiment band director...

Sen. Perry to visit Childress for town hall forum

CHILDRESS – Texas State Sen. Charles Perry announced an upcoming town hall forum in Childress on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 9:30 a.m. in the Fair Park Auditorium Foyer.“I am excited to spend time in Childress and visit with the constituents I am blessed to represent down in Austin,” said Senator Perry.