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Front, left: Leo Nunez, Landry Mixon, Braxton Sims, Max Orr, Gus Shots, Xander Periera , Luke Roberson, Stratton Wynn, Ezra Peters. Back, left: Coach Marcie Orr, Layton Wynn, Kacen Wiebe, Zackery Nunez, Coach Matt Wynn. COURTESY PHOTO/NATASHA MIXON

Front, left: Leo Nunez, Landry Mixon, Braxton Sims, Max Orr, Gus Shots, Xander Periera , Luke Roberson, Stratton Wynn, Ezra Peters. Back, left: Coach Marcie Orr, Layton Wynn, Kacen Wiebe, Zackery Nunez, Coach Matt Wynn. COURTESY PHOTO/NATASHA MIXON

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Wellington team visits Hodgetown

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The Wellington Little League Skyrocket 9/10-year-old baseball team took a road trip to cheer on the Amarillo Sod Poodles in Hodgetown on Sunday, Aug. 16.“They had a great experience on and off the field,” said Natasha Mixon. “We enjoyed hamburgers and hotdogs.
The Texas Tech Alumni Association - Wellington Chapter Board of Directors show their support of the students. From left, Kendra Hedrick, Vice President Tate Baumgardner, Taylor Allred, Landey Waters, Colby Anderson, Drew Taylor, Joe Baumgardner, President Alison Strickland and Secretary/Treasurer Mark Lemons.

The Texas Tech Alumni Association - Wellington Chapter Board of Directors show their support of the students. From left, Kendra Hedrick, Vice President Tate Baumgardner, Taylor Allred, Landey Waters, Colby Anderson, Drew Taylor, Joe Baumgardner, President Alison Strickland and Secretary/Treasurer Mark Lemons.

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Wellington’s Texas Tech alumni highlight ‘26 scholarship recipients

Bev Odom
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
WELLIINGTON – Texas Tech University (TTU) scarlet red and black mingled with Skyrocket red and black for the 12th annual Texas Tech Alumni – Wellington Chapter scholarship recipient dinner at BRIX Bar and Eatery on the downtown square on Sunday evening, Aug. 2.

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on upcoming events

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Childress Blood Drive August 25The Blood Moon is rising, and it’s time to the energy to Coffee Memorial Blood Center’s Childress Community Blood Drive, scheduled for 1-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 at the Fair Park City Auditorium.

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Revenue surges for area cities

Roger Estlack
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
AUSTIN – Sales tax revenues surged for the Greenbelt area when Texas Comptroller Don Huffines delivered August allocations last week.Bolstered by activity related to data center construction projects, several local governments recorded significant increases.
Stanley retires from 30-year health career

Stanley retires from 30-year health career

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Stanley retires from 30-year health career

Bev Odom
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
WELLINGTON – Laboring as a Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) is where Childress native Helena Stanley began her 30-year healthcare journey, eventually attaining her Registered Nurse (RN) rank.What would she say to someone considering a career in nursing?
Residents listen to a Lancium representative discuss a plan to bring new water to the Greenbelt system Tuesday. INTREPID PHOTO / AARON RAMOS

Residents listen to a Lancium representative discuss a plan to bring new water to the Greenbelt system Tuesday. INTREPID PHOTO / AARON RAMOS

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Lancium proposal provides new water for Greenbelt

Aaron Ramos
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
CHILDRESS – Childress may soon have a new source of water after a proposal from Lancium was approved in principle by the Greenbelt Municipal and Industrial Water Authority this week.

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WELLINGTON ISD

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Monday, Aug. 24 Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll, Bacon, Muffin, Yogurt, Fruit, Milk.Lunch: Xtreme Burrito, Corn, Cucumbers, Fruit, Milk.Tuesday, Aug. 25 Breakfast: Pancake Wrap, Yogurt, Breakfast Cracker, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Milk.Lunch: Hot Sandwich, Veggie Cup, Fries, Fruit, Milk.Wednesday, Aug.

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on community menus

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Home Delivered Meals and Senior Café MenuMonday, Aug. 24 Meatloaf, Potato Casserole, Steamed Broccoli, Roll, Pears, Chocolate Cake, Milk Tuesday, Aug. 25 Sweet and Sour Chicken, Steamed Rice, Mixed Greens, Egg Roll, Mixed Melon, Milk.Wednesday, Aug.
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