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Collingsworth County Sheriff ’s Report

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
August 14 - 20Jail book in: 0 Jail book out: 1 Jail population: 10 Deputy Civil papers served: 0 Constable Civil papers served: 0 NOTICE: To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806-447-2588.

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on community menus

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Home Delivered Meals and Senior Café Menu Monday, Aug. 31 Hamburger Steaks with Gravy, Baked Potato, Tomato, Cucumber and Onion Salad, Pineapple, Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar, Milk.Tuesday, Sept. 1 King Ranch Casserole, Pinto Beans, Street Corn Casserole, Angel Food Cake with Strawberries, Milk.

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WELLINGTON ISD

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Monday, Aug. 31 Breakfast: Pancake, Bacon, Cereal, Toast, Fruit, Milk.Lunch: Steak Fingers, Green Beans, Corn, Roll, Fruit, Milk.Tuesday, Sept. 1 Breakfast: Breakfast Burrito, Hash Brown, Strudel, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Milk.Lunch: Walking Taco, Beans, Veggie Cup, Fruit, Milk.Wednesday, Sept.
Meals on Wheels volunteers feed more than 50 people daily in Childress. INTREPID PHOTO / AARON RAMOS

Meals on Wheels volunteers feed more than 50 people daily in Childress. INTREPID PHOTO / AARON RAMOS

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Meals on Wheels more than just food delivery

Aaron Ramos
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
CHILDRESS – A hot meal delivered to their door is about much more than what is on the plate for some residents in the Childress community. It can also mean a friendly conversation, a familiar face, and a simple well check from someone who cares.

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Rice-Brothers to open new local office

Special To The Intrepid
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
CHILDRESS — Rice-Brothers, LLC, together with its subsidiary, Data Infrastructure Solutions, LLC, plans to open a new office at 141 N. Main St.—the historic Cristler and Davidson building—with an anticipated opening in September 2026.
Landon Fisher, of Lubbock, will perform at Childress Spark’s grand opening concert at 7 p.m. on August 29 in Fair Park.

Landon Fisher, of Lubbock, will perform at Childress Spark’s grand opening concert at 7 p.m. on August 29 in Fair Park.

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Spark reschedules grand opening

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
CHILDRESS – After the first grand opening celebration was rained out, Childress Spark President Shelly Pierce said the nonprofit is ready to try again, rescheduling for 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 29 in Fair Park.“Mother Nature had other plans for us last time,” Pierce said.
Wellington Boss Lion Rex Henard, right, expresses appreciation to Collingsworth County AgriLife Extension Agent Kenny Patterson for sharing his knowledge during the Monday, Aug. 17 meeting of Wellington Lions Club. Patterson mentioned that trees are in dire need of a deep watering system due to the ongoing drought. INTREPID PHOTO / BEV ODOM

Wellington Boss Lion Rex Henard, right, expresses appreciation to Collingsworth County AgriLife Extension Agent Kenny Patterson for sharing his knowledge during the Monday, Aug. 17 meeting of Wellington Lions Club. Patterson mentioned that trees are in dire need of a deep watering system due to the ongoing drought. INTREPID PHOTO / BEV ODOM

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Agent makes address to Lions Club

Bev Odom
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
WELLINGTON – Convening at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17 at the Club Room of the Bura Handley Community Center, Wellington Lions Club Boss Lion Rex Henard welcomed guests Carrie Martinez and Kenny Patterson.
Lil Cats enjoy cheer clinic

Lil Cats enjoy cheer clinic

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Lil Cats enjoy cheer clinic

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Childress Youth Recreation League Lil Cats Cheerleaders had an amazing stunt/spirit clinic with Western Cheer.
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