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Collingsworth Chamber to conduct Awards Banquet

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Collingsworth County Chamber of CommerceFeaturing keynote speaker James Decker, of Stamford, the Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will host its 2025 Chamber Awards Banquet at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8.
The Rocket Regiment enters the field for its performance at the UIL Region 1 Marching Contest Saturday, Oct. 18 at Dick Bivins Stadium in Amarillo, earning an overall Division 2 rating.

The Rocket Regiment enters the field for its performance at the UIL Region 1 Marching Contest Saturday, Oct. 18 at Dick Bivins Stadium in Amarillo, earning an overall Division 2 rating.

Rocket Regiment performs ‘Metal-Strike’ contest show

Bev Odom
Thursday, October 30, 2025
WELLINGTON – As Rocket Regiment Director Matthew Newsom’s first contest as head director is in the books, Wellington High School (WHS) Principal Jermaine Cantu commented that the future is bright for Wellington’s band program.

Wellington Methodist Women to host Fall Bazaar

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Courtesy GraphicSet for 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, the Wellington Methodist Women will host the annual Fall Bazaar at the Fellowship Hall, 911 Bowie St. The quilt will be on display, and raffle tickets will be sold for $5 each or five for $20. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Jail book in: 0Jail book out: 0Jail population: 8Deputy civil papers served: 0Constable civil papers served: 0 NOTICE: To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806-447-2588. To anonymously report crime or submit tips, call Crime Stoppers at 806-447-2587. On Oct.
Ashley Elliott, Construction Recordkeeper at the Childress Area Office, is presented with the Vance L. “Huck” Castleberry award. Elliott, right, began her career at TxDOT in 2020 as an HR Generalist, a role she served in until her relocation to the Childress Area Office in 2024.

Ashley Elliott, Construction Recordkeeper at the Childress Area Office, is presented with the Vance L. “Huck” Castleberry award. Elliott, right, began her career at TxDOT in 2020 as an HR Generalist, a role she served in until her relocation to the Childress Area Office in 2024.

TxDOT Childress District presents Employee of the Year awards

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
CHILDRESS — The 2025 Vance L. “Huck” Castleberry and Terry L. Keener awards were presented during the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Childress District’s annual Safety Banquet and Wellness Fair on Friday, Oct. 24.
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