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With the prizes provided by Collingsworth County Farm Bureau, the Wellington Volunteer Fire Department gun and thermal raffle will take place during the annual varmint hunt weigh-in at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11 at the fire department. The winner of the 22 Arc Brenton USAS Scout 18” rifle must be 18 years old and pass a background check. For more information, contact Ethan Cummings, 806-204-1309.

With the prizes provided by Collingsworth County Farm Bureau, the Wellington Volunteer Fire Department gun and thermal raffle will take place during the annual varmint hunt weigh-in at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11 at the fire department. The winner of the 22 Arc Brenton USAS Scout 18” rifle must be 18 years old and pass a background check. For more information, contact Ethan Cummings, 806-204-1309.

HUGS clients receive Christmas hams

Hearts United Give SupportThe nonprofit Hearts United Give Support (HUGS) organization not only assists with expenses associated with travel to and from cancer treatments and doctor’s appointments for its clients but also provides emotional and spiritual support.
Monson Music Studio students perform at Childress Healthcare Center and Cottage Village of Childress Friday, Dec. 19, performing 19 Christmas selections. From left: Remi Jones, of Childress, guitar; Lani Wyatt, of Paducah, guitar; Saylee Ochoa, of Childress, guitar and vocals; Kinzlee Willis, of Childress, vocals; Libby Sanford, of Childress, vocals; Avery Lopez, of Childress, vocals; Emmelia Butler, of Quanah, guitar and vocals; Chelsea Harms, of Wellington, violin and vocals; and Monson Music Studio owner

Monson Music Studio students perform at Childress Healthcare Center and Cottage Village of Childress Friday, Dec. 19, performing 19 Christmas selections. From left: Remi Jones, of Childress, guitar; Lani Wyatt, of Paducah, guitar; Saylee Ochoa, of Childress, guitar and vocals; Kinzlee Willis, of Childress, vocals; Libby Sanford, of Childress, vocals; Avery Lopez, of Childress, vocals; Emmelia Butler, of Quanah, guitar and vocals; Chelsea Harms, of Wellington, violin and vocals; and Monson Music Studio owner

Captured from the balcony of the historic Wellington Ritz Theatre, fans filled the venue for the 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 Grits and Glamour Tour performance by highly acclaimed Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan. The country music classics delighted both old and new fans as they made their stop in Collingsworth County as they travel across North America. Fans exchanged rave reviews of the unforgettable Christmas season performance at the elegantly attired Ritz venue.

Captured from the balcony of the historic Wellington Ritz Theatre, fans filled the venue for the 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 Grits and Glamour Tour performance by highly acclaimed Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan. The country music classics delighted both old and new fans as they made their stop in Collingsworth County as they travel across North America. Fans exchanged rave reviews of the unforgettable Christmas season performance at the elegantly attired Ritz venue.

Amiyah Stanley, alongside her twin sister, Armani, takes her new bike for a test ride. The daughters of Cody Stanley, Amiyah won the girl’s bicycle drawing during the Saturday evening, Dec. 6 Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce Christmas on the Bricks event.

Amiyah Stanley, alongside her twin sister, Armani, takes her new bike for a test ride. The daughters of Cody Stanley, Amiyah won the girl’s bicycle drawing during the Saturday evening, Dec. 6 Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce Christmas on the Bricks event.

Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce declares bicycle, Red Ticket item winners

WELLINGTON – Winners of the 2025 Christmas on the Bricks bicycle drawing and $10 Red Tickets have been announced by the Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce. Youth registered for the bike drawing during the Saturday, Dec. 6 Lighting of the Square festivities on the downtown courthouse square.