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Elliott awarded for 15 years at SPEC

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
South Plains Electric Division Manager Ben Greene awards Anthony Elliott, left, for 15 years of service during the annual Childress District membership meeting Thursday, July 9 at the Mashburn Event Center, which welcomed over 180 guests.

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Collingsworth County Police Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Jail book in: 2 Jail book out: 1 Jail population: 11 Deputy Civil papers served: 0 Constable Civil papers served: 0 NOTICE: To report controlled burns, call the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Office at 806 447-2588.

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Collingsworth Commissioners convene

Bev Odom
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
WELLINGTON – The Commissioners Court of Collingsworth County convened at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 8 at the courthouse for a regular meeting with County Judge Scot Martindale presiding.Also present were Pct. 1 Commissioner Keith Martin, Pct. 2 Commissioner Jim Ellis, Pct.

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Childress students graduate from Midwestern

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
WICHITA FALLS — Childress’ Kamryn Moya and Alfredo Salgado recently graduated from Midwestern State University (MSU).MSU had 606 undergraduate and graduate students in Spring 2026.Moya earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and Salgado earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.
Childress High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Adviser Jeffrey Collins, center, is awarded the Safe Roads Challenge Adviser Model of Excellence in Traffic Safety Award at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference Opening Session in Washington, D.C. CHILDRESS FCCLA

Childress High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Adviser Jeffrey Collins, center, is awarded the Safe Roads Challenge Adviser Model of Excellence in Traffic Safety Award at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference Opening Session in Washington, D.C. CHILDRESS FCCLA

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Collins awarded Safe Roads Challenge award

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
CHILDRESS — Childress High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Adviser Jeffrey Collins was recently awarded the Safe Roads Challenge Adviser Model of Excellence in Traffic Safety Award at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference Opening Session in Washington, D.C.

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Local students named to ACU Dean’s Honor Roll

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
ABILENE — Abilene Christian University (ACU) recently announced Dean’s Honor Roll students for the Spring 2026 semester, including seven students from Childress.Students earn Dean’s Honor Roll recognition by achieving a 3.6 or higher grade-point average while enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
FCCLA Officers attend Leadership

FCCLA Officers attend Leadership

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FCCLA Officers attend Leadership Camp

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Childress High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members Inani Bhoja, Texas FCCLA State Vice President of Projects, and Zoe Detwiler, Region I Vice President of Public Relations, attend June Leadership Camp, joining 70 student officers from across the state at Camp...
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