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Ranked #10 in Dave Campbell Texas Football High School Ranking, Coach Joe Jones directs the Wellington Skyrocket offensive and defensive linemen during opening week workouts on Tuesday morning, Aug. 4, zooming headlong into the 2026 season. INTREPID PHOTO / BEV ODOM

Ranked #10 in Dave Campbell Texas Football High School Ranking, Coach Joe Jones directs the Wellington Skyrocket offensive and defensive linemen during opening week workouts on Tuesday morning, Aug. 4, zooming headlong into the 2026 season. INTREPID PHOTO / BEV ODOM

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Wellington Skyrockets football squad grind for 2026 season

Bev Odom
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
WELLINGTON - Around 45 spirited athletes turned out for the first week of 2026 Skyrocket football “two-a-days” that initiated Monday morning, Aug. 3.Wellington Independent School District Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Greg Proffitt anticipates gaining even more players as school began...
WHS Class of 1966

WHS Class of 1966

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WHS Class of 1966

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Celebrating 60 years, members of the Wellington High School Class of 1966 gather at Top Notch BBQ in Childress during the Saturday, Aug. 1 Wellington Ex-Student Association occasion.
WHS Class of 1981

WHS Class of 1981

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WHS Class of 1981

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Wellington High School Class of 1981 gathers to celebrate its 45th anniversary with a get-together at BRIX Bar & Eatery on Saturday evening, Aug. 1. Front, left: Darrel Thomas, Liz Brewer Sharp, Josie Martinez Biemer, Sandy Morris Self, Lori O’Rear Campbell, Val Simone.
Wellington Skyrocket alumni reminisce with

Wellington Skyrocket alumni reminisce with

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Wellington Skyrocket alumni reminisce with reunions

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Graduating 72 years ago, Wellington High School Class of 1954’s Winfred Bickerstaff reviews the agenda and remains the oldest student present for the 2026 Wellington Ex-Student Association reunion, held Saturday, Aug. 1 at the Bura Handley Community Center.

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Bobcats up for adoption

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
CHILDRESS – The Bobcat Boosters are offering a way to connect varsity players with younger students through the Adopt A Bobcat program this fall.“Childress elementary and homeschool students in incoming grades pre-kindergarten through fifth can adopt a Bobcat varsity football player for the 2026...
New Childress Elementary Principal Kendra Almanza (left) stands with Assistant Principal Allison Taylor and students Hannah, Aubrey, and Asher Harris during last week’s Popsicles with the Principals event. Stepping into her new role at Childress Elementary School, Almanza is returning home to her roots to give back to the community that shaped her life and her career, and she aims to create a culture of kindness, accountability, teamwork, and excellence. INTREPID PHOTO / AARON RAMOS

New Childress Elementary Principal Kendra Almanza (left) stands with Assistant Principal Allison Taylor and students Hannah, Aubrey, and Asher Harris during last week’s Popsicles with the Principals event. Stepping into her new role at Childress Elementary School, Almanza is returning home to her roots to give back to the community that shaped her life and her career, and she aims to create a culture of kindness, accountability, teamwork, and excellence. INTREPID PHOTO / AARON RAMOS

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COMING HOME

Aaron Ramos
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
CHILDRESS- Families and students gathered at Childress Elementary for the school’s recent “Popsicles with Principals” registration event, enjoying a sweet treat while meeting new principal Kendra Almanza and preparing for the upcoming school year.For Almanza, stepping into the role of principal is...
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