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Jingle Bell Fest, a full day of holiday fun for all ages, including Christmas caroling, photos with Santa, a cookie contest and more, will take place from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at Fair Park.

Jingle Bell Fest, a full day of holiday fun for all ages, including Christmas caroling, photos with Santa, a cookie contest and more, will take place from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at Fair Park.

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Jingle Bell Fest to welcome holiday fun this Saturday

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, December 18, 2025
CHILDRESS — Jingle Bell Fest, a full day of holiday fun for all ages, including Christmas caroling, photos with Santa, a cookie contest and more, will take place from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at Fair Park. Kicking off the event, Kinzlee Willis will perform Christmas carols beginning at 10 a.

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Wellington City Council awards hay bid

Special To The Sun
Thursday, December 11, 2025
WELLINGTON – _e Wellington City Council met in regular session at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3 with City Manager Justin Mixon, Mayor Larry Adams and Councilmembers Jimmy Cantu Jr., Brent Martin, Eddie Langford and Brandon Ward present.

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Traffic alert: Southbound U.S. 287 lane closures in Childress

Special To The Sun
Thursday, December 11, 2025
CHILDRESS — Drivers can expect daily lane closures on southbound U.S. 287 at the BNSF bridge, near Walmart, for bridge maintenance operations.Work began Wednesday, Dec. 10, continuing _ursday, Dec. 11, and is expected to resume Monday, Dec. 15, lasting throughout the week.

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Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Jail book in: 0 Jail book out: 2 Jail population: 7 Deputy civil papers served: 0 Constable civil papers served: 0NOTICE: To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheri_ ’s Oce at 806-447-2588. To anonymously report crime or submit tips, call Crime Stoppers at 806-447-2587. On Nov.
Political Announcement

Political Announcement

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Political Announcement

Tiffany Howard
Thursday, December 11, 2025
My name is Tiany Howard. I am a long-time member of the community and currently serve as the Childress District-County Clerk, an appointment accepted in September 2024. Before stepping into this role, I gained over a decade of experience in county government.
Recently touring a segment of House District 88, Rep. Ken King stops in Childress, where he met with constituents to discuss the 89th Regular Legislative Session, as well as the Special Sessions that followed, Tuesday, Dec. 2. Ken King

Recently touring a segment of House District 88, Rep. Ken King stops in Childress, where he met with constituents to discuss the 89th Regular Legislative Session, as well as the Special Sessions that followed, Tuesday, Dec. 2. Ken King

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Rep. Ken King tours segment of House District 88, including Childress, Memphis, Wellington

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, December 11, 2025
CHILDRESS — Rep. Ken King (R) recently toured a segment of House District 88 to discuss the 89th Regular Legislative Session, as well as the Special Sessions that followed, Tuesday, Dec. 2,hostingTown Hall Forums throughout the area, including in Childress, Memphis and Wellington.
City Administrator of Memphis Jack Owens is awarded the designation of Certified Public Manager (CPM) through the Texas Tech University Department of Political Science, CPM Cohort, at a statewide commencement ceremony Friday, Dec. 5 at the Texas State Capitol in Austin. From left: Dr. Sung-Wook Kwon, Professor and Director of Center for Public Service, Department of Political Science at Texas Tech University; Owens; James Earp, event keynote speaker and City Manager of Hutto. Courtesy Photo

City Administrator of Memphis Jack Owens is awarded the designation of Certified Public Manager (CPM) through the Texas Tech University Department of Political Science, CPM Cohort, at a statewide commencement ceremony Friday, Dec. 5 at the Texas State Capitol in Austin. From left: Dr. Sung-Wook Kwon, Professor and Director of Center for Public Service, Department of Political Science at Texas Tech University; Owens; James Earp, event keynote speaker and City Manager of Hutto. Courtesy Photo

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Hall County Native Jack Owens earns CPM designation; attends graduation ceremonies at State Capitol

Special To The Sun
Thursday, December 11, 2025
MEMPHIS – Jack Owens, a lifelong resident of Hall County and the current City Administrator of Memphis, has been awarded the designation of Certi d Public Manager (CPM) after completing an intensive 18-month leadership and management program through the Texas Tech University Department of Political...
Host Brooke Carter, left, with Hearts United Give Support (HUGS) volunteers Whitney Wiebe, Marcy Sessions and Donnie Carter, welcome visitors for the Holiday Home Tour on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 7. Hearts United Give Support

Host Brooke Carter, left, with Hearts United Give Support (HUGS) volunteers Whitney Wiebe, Marcy Sessions and Donnie Carter, welcome visitors for the Holiday Home Tour on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 7. Hearts United Give Support

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HUGS 2025 Holiday Home Tour embraced by supporters

Bev Odom
Thursday, December 11, 2025
WELLINGTON – A festive fundraiser for a worthy cause, supporters came out for the Hearts United Give Support (HUGS) 2025 Holiday Home Tour from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. Tour destinations included the homes of Brooke Carter, Rex and Amy Henard and Mark and Debbie Huntress.
Take a look at the $10 Red Ticket promotion giveaway items and shop local this holiday season. Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce

Take a look at the $10 Red Ticket promotion giveaway items and shop local this holiday season. Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce

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Collingsworth County Chamber encourages local shopping

Bev Odom
Thursday, December 11, 2025
WELLINGTON – _e 2025 Christmas on the Bricks $10 Red Ticket sales promotion, orchestrated by Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce, kicked o at the Lighting of the Square festivities in downtown Wellington on Saturday evening, Dec. 6.
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