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Memphis High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) members medal at the recent Salt Fork Soil and Water Conservation District Contest Friday, April 3 in Wellington. The team of Jordyn Altman, Payton Fletcher, Ruston Murphy and Lillie Ollinger placed second in Land Judging, while the team of Vanessa Castillo, Jasmyne Gilchrest, Ricky Murphy and Bradley Richardson placed third in Homesite Evaluation. Memphis ISD

Memphis High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) members medal at the recent Salt Fork Soil and Water Conservation District Contest Friday, April 3 in Wellington. The team of Jordyn Altman, Payton Fletcher, Ruston Murphy and Lillie Ollinger placed second in Land Judging, while the team of Vanessa Castillo, Jasmyne Gilchrest, Ricky Murphy and Bradley Richardson placed third in Homesite Evaluation. Memphis ISD

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Memphis ISD brings home medals

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

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Collingsworth County Police Blotter

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
Jail book in: 1Jail book out: 0Jail population: 11Deputy civil papers served: 0Constable civil papers served: 0NOTICE: The Collingsworth County Commissioners Court adopted a 90-day burn ban at its Monday, Jan. 12 meeting.
The Lefty Fire, which was initiated by a lightning strike, burns 1,382 acres Thursday, April 2-Friday, April 3 in Hall County. Hedley Volunteer Fire Deparrtment

The Lefty Fire, which was initiated by a lightning strike, burns 1,382 acres Thursday, April 2-Friday, April 3 in Hall County. Hedley Volunteer Fire Deparrtment

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Lefty Fire burns 1,382 acres in Hall County

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 9, 2026
HALL COUNTY — A large grass fire recently burned over 1,300 acres in Hall County.Located roughly 25 miles west of Childress, the fire, which was caused by a lightning strike, began at approximately 2 p.m. Thursday, April 2. The fire was contained as of 5 p.m.
Presented by Glynn Moore Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6439 Quartermaster Jr. Castillo and Senior Vice Commander Johnny Davis, Wellington Elementary School (WES) third-grade teacher Carrie Skelton receives the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award, witnessed by WES Principal Deidre Kane. Skelton’s nomination won at the District Level and has advanced to the State Level. From left: Skelton, Castillo, Davis, Kane. Wellington Independent School District

Presented by Glynn Moore Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6439 Quartermaster Jr. Castillo and Senior Vice Commander Johnny Davis, Wellington Elementary School (WES) third-grade teacher Carrie Skelton receives the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award, witnessed by WES Principal Deidre Kane. Skelton’s nomination won at the District Level and has advanced to the State Level. From left: Skelton, Castillo, Davis, Kane. Wellington Independent School District

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Wellington VFW Post cites outstanding educators

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 9, 2026
WELLINGTON – “Carrie’s patience, love for children and contagious energy make her a standout educator,” said Wellington Elementary School (WES) Principal Deidre Kane in Carrie Skelton’s Smart/Maher National Citizenship Education Teacher Award nomination.

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Childress High School takes silver at district UIL Academic meet

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, April 9, 2026
AMARILLO — Forty-seven Childress High School students recently competed in the District Academic UIL Meet Wednesday, March 25 at River Road High School in Amarillo, where Childress earned a second-place finish, thanks to multiple first-place team and individual placements.

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At the Childress Municipal Airport

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
By Tiffany Tully FBO ManagerCHILDRESS — Tuesday, March 24, a Challenger picked up passengers; a Mooney flew in from Perryton; and a Beechcraft Bonanza came in from Idalou.
Coached by Drew Taylor, the Wellington Future Farmers of America (FFA) Land Judging team opens its 2026 season Friday, March 24 at the Ochiltree County Soil and Water Conservation contest in Perryton. Finishing as the second-place team, senior Jacy Lampe earned the second-place individual honor, while sophomore Anna Henard placed ninth individually. From left: Henard, Sophia Derr, Bailey Page, Heather Peters, Lampe. Wellington High School

Coached by Drew Taylor, the Wellington Future Farmers of America (FFA) Land Judging team opens its 2026 season Friday, March 24 at the Ochiltree County Soil and Water Conservation contest in Perryton. Finishing as the second-place team, senior Jacy Lampe earned the second-place individual honor, while sophomore Anna Henard placed ninth individually. From left: Henard, Sophia Derr, Bailey Page, Heather Peters, Lampe. Wellington High School

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Wellington team takes second in Perryton

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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