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Collingsworth Police Blotter

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
Jail book in: 0 Jail book out: 0 Jail population: 8 Deputy civil papers served: 0 Constable civil papers served: 0NOTICE: 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.
Texas Farm Bureau’s AGFUND impacts agriculture economics

Texas Farm Bureau’s AGFUND impacts agriculture economics

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Texas Farm Bureau’s AGFUND impacts agriculture economics

Bev Odom
Thursday, October 30, 2025
WELLINGTON – Third-generation farmer/ rancher Jared Blankenship shared the challenges of lobbying for the membership of Texas Farm Bureau (TFB), namely those involved in production agriculture, during the Collingsworth County Farm Bureau (CCFB) Annual Convention at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, 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. Texas Department of Transportation

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. Texas Department of Transportation

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TxDOT Childress District presents Employee of the Year awards

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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.
Childress Chamber of Commerce to host Downtown Trick-or-Treating

Childress Chamber of Commerce to host Downtown Trick-or-Treating

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Childress Chamber of Commerce to host Downtown Trick-or-Treating

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
CHILDRESS — An estimated 600 trick-or-treaters will hit the bricks of downtown Childress from 5:30-7 p.m. this Halloween, Friday, Oct. 31, during Childress Chamber of Commerce’s annual Downtown Trick-or-Treating event.
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. See page 4B for additional photos. Wellington High School

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. See page 4B for additional photos. Wellington High School

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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

Wellington Methodist Women to host Fall Bazaar

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Wellington Methodist Women to host Fall Bazaar

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
Set 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.

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Childress Annual Holiday Bazaar this Saturday

Elizabeth Tanner
Thursday, October 30, 2025
CHILDRESS — Childress Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Holiday Bazaar from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Mashburn Event Center and Arena.“It’s the season to shop,” Childress Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Susan Leary said.
Memphis FCCLA raises funds for Hall County HDM

Memphis FCCLA raises funds for Hall County HDM

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Memphis FCCLA raises funds for Hall County HDM

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
Memphis High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members donate $738 to Hall County Home Delivered Meals.
Memphis ISD gets western

Memphis ISD gets western

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Memphis ISD gets western

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
Memphis Independent School District students and staff get western Friday, Oct. 24, showing off their best cowboy boots for Western Dress Up Day, as the Cyclones prepared to take on Quanah.
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