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STOP, DROP, and ROLL emphasized Wellington Volunteer Fire Department visitors for Fire Prevention Week on Oct. 7. Packed with important fire safety lessons, big smiles, and local heroes, Sparklers listened carefully and practiced their survival skills. Firemen and their Sparklers embraced getting to spend time together for such a worthy cause. Shown here: Fifth Grade Sparklers WELLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL { (

STOP, DROP, and ROLL emphasized Wellington Volunteer Fire Department visitors for Fire Prevention Week on Oct. 7. Packed with important fire safety lessons, big smiles, and local heroes, Sparklers listened carefully and practiced their survival skills. Firemen and their Sparklers embraced getting to spend time together for such a worthy cause. Shown here: Fifth Grade Sparklers WELLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL { (

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Sparklers welcome volunteer firemen for fire safety

News Staff
Thursday, October 22, 2026
STOP, DROP, and ROLL emphasized Wellington Volunteer Fire Department visitors for Fire Prevention Week on Oct. 7. Packed with important fire safety lessons, big smiles, and local heroes, Sparklers listened carefully and practiced their survival skills.
WOCI keeps kids cool and full

WOCI keeps kids cool and full

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WOCI keeps kids cool and full

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Serving Collingsworth County youth since 1995, the Wellington Opportunity Center’s summer session spans until Thursday, July 16.
Growing the next generation of water leaders and representing Mesquite Groundwater Conservation District, Tier 1 Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Westin Wiebe, left, and Ava Peters travel on the recent summer trip, visiting various locations across Texas to learn the importance of water. MESQUITE GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Growing the next generation of water leaders and representing Mesquite Groundwater Conservation District, Tier 1 Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Westin Wiebe, left, and Ava Peters travel on the recent summer trip, visiting various locations across Texas to learn the importance of water. MESQUITE GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

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Wellington teens serve as Water Ambassadors

Bev Odom
Thursday, June 25, 2026
SAN MARCOS – Amongst 119 water ambassadors representing 67 Texas counties, Wellington High School (WHS) sophomore Ava Peters and freshman Barrett Wiebe attended the 10th Annual Tier 1 Texas 4-H Water Ambassador Academy, representing Mesquite Groundwater Conservation District (MGCD).The educational...
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