Build Off winners: Last Saturday, Ricky Murphy, Ruston Murphy, Andres Rodriguez, and Payton Fletcher attended the Cotton Field Classic Build Off in Lorenzo. They also participated in the fastest torch contest where Payton Fletcher was 2nd, Ricky Murphy was 3rd, and Ruston Murphy was 4th.
Skyrockets practice entrepreneurship skills
In the midst of Skyrocket homecoming activities on Friday, Sept. 25, Wellington Elementary School Sparklers who reached their Accelerated Reading (AR) goal for the first six weeks received the reward of an AR Rockin’, Rollin’, and Reading Party at Powell Park. Students donned their scooters, skates, and bikes, or just simply came along and played and watched. WELLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
We Can Care hosted its annual Cancer Survivors meal October 6 at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Childress. South Plains Rural Electric Coop. provided the meal from Bocanegra BBQ. Iren workers served guests and continued its support for the organization. Also, First United Bank was recognized for 15 years of support, and the AEP Foundation made a donation of $5,000. The Red River Boys provided entertainment. ELIZABETH ORONIA
Collingsworth County Retired School Personnel, including Phyllis Floyd, Renee Mathis, Beth Lennon-Ellis, Eva Hamby, Mitzi Killian, Fraya Hammons, Barbara Roberson, and Katherine Reeves, gather recently at Collingsworth Public Library. The ladies enjoyed the fellowship and planned the meeting topics for the 2026-2027 program year. COURTESY PHOTO
National Night Out
Danny Gray (front left) with his fellow GreenLight Gas staff members. COURTESY PHOTO
Lion Margret Wood introduces Cristin Davis, left, and Tina Souder during a recent Wellington Lions Club meeting. Promoters of Hopeful Horizons Outreach, the Mission Statement of the nonprofit organization is to increase access to mental health services, education, support, and community outreach opportunities for underserved individuals and families throughout the Texas Panhandle. COURTESY PHOTO
