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WOCI keeps kids cool and full

WOCI keeps kids cool and full

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WOCI keeps kids cool and full

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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).

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Wellington City Council adopts new meeting date

Bev Odom
Friday, May 15, 2026
WELLINGTON – Meeting at noon Monday, April 13 with Mayor Larry Adams presiding, the Wellington City Council convened for a special meeting with City Manager Justin Mixon, Councilmen Brent Martin, Jimmy Cantu Jr.
On April 26, the Wellington Church of the Nazarene congregation observes Blue Sunday. With April being Child Abuse Prevention Month, members took time to pray for abused children on this special occasion. “Pray they are placed with caring people, that their minds and bodies can heal, that they find hope and for those who rescue them,” Pastor Leah Fort said. COURTESY PHOTO

On April 26, the Wellington Church of the Nazarene congregation observes Blue Sunday. With April being Child Abuse Prevention Month, members took time to pray for abused children on this special occasion. “Pray they are placed with caring people, that their minds and bodies can heal, that they find hope and for those who rescue them,” Pastor Leah Fort said. COURTESY PHOTO

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Wellington Nazarene congregation recognizes Blue Sunday

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Friday, May 15, 2026
Wellington High School students graciously serve the steak dinner at the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Rolling Plains Gala on Saturday, May 2 at Wellington Community Center. Front row, from left: Noah Cantu, Bryn Phillips, Maggie Tillman, Demi Massey, Ava Peters, Hartley Kane, Anna Dwyer, Autumn Shatswell, Natalee Alvarado. Back row, from left: Dixon Dugan, Lawson Inman, Jax Heflin, Cix Killian, Alex Orozco. COURTESY PHOTO

Wellington High School students graciously serve the steak dinner at the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Rolling Plains Gala on Saturday, May 2 at Wellington Community Center. Front row, from left: Noah Cantu, Bryn Phillips, Maggie Tillman, Demi Massey, Ava Peters, Hartley Kane, Anna Dwyer, Autumn Shatswell, Natalee Alvarado. Back row, from left: Dixon Dugan, Lawson Inman, Jax Heflin, Cix Killian, Alex Orozco. COURTESY PHOTO

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WHS students serve CASA Gala meal

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Friday, May 15, 2026
Ritz Tiny Tot Revue charms spectators

Ritz Tiny Tot Revue charms spectators

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Ritz Tiny Tot Revue charms spectators

Bev Odom
Thursday, April 9, 2026
WELLINGTON – Amy Inman, a member of the Ritz Theatre Board of Directors, welcomed the crowd for the 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29 annual Tiny Tot Revue Ritz Easter fundraiser.
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