Wellington seniors trim old-fashioned Christmas tree

Wellington Senior Citizens CenterOn Monday, Dec. 1, members of the Wellington Senior Citizens Center gathered at 12:30 p.m. for a tree trimming party.

Legacy Insurance to host Open House

Legacy Insurance Legacy Insurance Group will host an Open House event, including live music, door prizes, food from Chip’s BBQ and desserts, from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at their new location, 300 Commerce St. “Good food, good music and a few surprises waiting,” Legacy Insurance Group said.

Give the gift of life this holiday season at Community Blood Drives

Coffee Memorial Blood CenterChange the future — give blood! Give the gift of life this holiday season at Coffee Memorial Blood Center’s Wellington Community Blood Drive from 3-6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec.

Childress Blood Drives recognizes first-time platelet donors

Childress Blood DrivesSandra Moody and Christy Wofford donate platelets at the recent Coffee Memorial Blood Center Childress Community Blood Drive Tuesday, Dec.

Collingsworth County Museum welcomes visitors for Christmas Open House

Collingsworth County MuseumLocated on the west side of the Collingsworth County courthouse square, Collingsworth County Museum will host its annual Christmas Open House from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19.

Childress Chamber of Commerce accepting banquet nominations

CHILDRESS — The Childress Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting banquet nominations, according to Childress Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Susan Leary. “It is that time of year that we seek nominations for various Childress Chamber of Commerce Banquet honors,” Leary said.

Wellington Mayor delivers consolidated law presentation to Collingsworth Commissioners Court

WELLINGTON – The Commissioners Court of Collingsworth County convened at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10 upstairs in the courthouse for a regular meeting with County Judge Scot Martindale presiding.Also present were Pct. 2 Commissioner Jim Ellis, Pct. 3 Commissioner Joel Sherwood, Pct.

Collingsworth Police Blotter

Jail book in: 1Jail 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 Dec.

Wellington woman arrested for embezzling over $60K from employer

CHILDRESS — On Monday, Dec. 8, three pleas took place in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County.

Wellington queens capture crowns attired in Christmas Rocket Red

WELLINGTON – On the stage of the beautifully adorned Wellington Ritz Theatre, the Wellington High School (WHS) Booster Scholarship organization hosted its 2026 Teen Miss Wellington, Little Miss Wellington and Junior Miss Wellington Pageants amongst the shimmering Christmas trees and sparkling...