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Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Sergio Romero was killed in the line of duty Wednesday, June 17.

Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Sergio Romero was killed in the line of duty Wednesday, June 17.

DPS Trooper dies in traffic crash

Special To The Intrepid
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
AUSTIN – It is with great sadness that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the death of a Highway Patrol Trooper following a traffic crash in Childress County.Trooper Sergio Romero, 27, was attempting to conduct a traffic stop along US-287 near Childress around 4 p.m.
The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle Executive Director Suzanne Talley delivers a $10,000 check to Samnorwood Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD). From left: SVFD Fire Chief Larry Wright, Talley, SVFD First Assistant Fire Chief Matt Tarver. COURTESY PHOTOS

The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle Executive Director Suzanne Talley delivers a $10,000 check to Samnorwood Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD). From left: SVFD Fire Chief Larry Wright, Talley, SVFD First Assistant Fire Chief Matt Tarver. COURTESY PHOTOS

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Samnorwood, Wellington fire departments benefit from 100 Club

Bev Odom
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
COL L I NGSWORT H COUNTY – The last stop of the day for the recent trip to the Eastern Texas Panhandle, The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle representatives met with Samnorwood Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) Chief Larry Wright and Assistant Chief Matt Tarver.

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Collingsworth County declared sanctuary for the unborn

Bev Odom
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
WELLINGTON – The Commissioners Court of Collingsworth County convened at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 11 at the courthouse for a regular meeting with County Judge Scot Martindale presiding.Also present were Pct. 1 Commissioner Keith Martin, Pct. 3 Commissioner Joel Sherwood, Pct.

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Collingsworth County Police Blotter

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Jail book in: 1 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.
Lions District 2-T1 Governor Deanna Porter presents service pins to Memphis Lions Club members Wednesday, June 10. Receiving pins were Billy David Ballew, 45 years; Daniel Downey, 20 years; and Dickie Cloyd and Dick Hutcherson, 10 years. MEMPHIS LIONS CLUB

Lions District 2-T1 Governor Deanna Porter presents service pins to Memphis Lions Club members Wednesday, June 10. Receiving pins were Billy David Ballew, 45 years; Daniel Downey, 20 years; and Dickie Cloyd and Dick Hutcherson, 10 years. MEMPHIS LIONS CLUB

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Memphis Lions earn service pins

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Family and friends blessed Layne Taylor and Courtney Head with a recent miscellaneous bridal shower in the Lewis Building of the Wellington Ritz Theatre Complex. COURTESY PHOTO

Family and friends blessed Layne Taylor and Courtney Head with a recent miscellaneous bridal shower in the Lewis Building of the Wellington Ritz Theatre Complex. COURTESY PHOTO

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Head, Taylor feted with bridal shower

Special To The Intrepid
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
WELLINGTON – Courtney Head, bride-elect of Layne Taylor, was honored with a miscellaneous bridal shower on Saturday morning, May 23 in the Lewis Building at the Ritz Theatre. Guests called from 10-11 a.m.

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on community menus

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Monday, June 22Burrito, Corn, Cucumber Slices, Fruit, Milk.Tuesday, June 23Chicken Nuggets, Macaroni and Cheese, Carrots, Veggie Cup, Fruit, Milk. .Wednesday, June 24Cheeseburger or Hamburger, Chips, Broccoli, Salad, Fruit, Milk.Thursday, June 25Grab-and-Go Sack Lunch, Milk.
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