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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.

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.

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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.

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Wellington Methodist Women to host Fall Bazaar

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Courtesy GraphicSet 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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Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Jail book in: 0Jail book out: 0Jail population: 8Deputy civil papers served: 0Constable civil papers served: 0 NOTICE: 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. On Oct.
Addressing the small crowd at the Collingsworth County Farm Bureau County Convention Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the Bura Handley Community Building, Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) District 1 Director Jared Blankenship describes how the TFB AGFUND provides a voice for rural America in both Austin and Washington, D.C.

Addressing the small crowd at the Collingsworth County Farm Bureau County Convention Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the Bura Handley Community Building, Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) District 1 Director Jared Blankenship describes how the TFB AGFUND provides a voice for rural America in both Austin and Washington, D.C.

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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.
Collingsworth County Courthouse custodian June Herrera posts the early voting signs on Monday, Oct. 20. Early voters can cast ballots for the Constitutional Amendment Election through Friday, Oct. 31. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Collingsworth County Courthouse custodian June Herrera posts the early voting signs on Monday, Oct. 20. Early voters can cast ballots for the Constitutional Amendment Election through Friday, Oct. 31. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

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Early Voting now open

Bev Odom
Thursday, October 23, 2025
WELLINGTON – Early voting for the Constitutional Amendment Election began Monday, Oct. 20 and continues through Friday, Oct. 31. Early voters may cast their ballot at the clerk’s office in the Collingsworth County Courthouse during the hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Extended hours are offered from 7 a.m.
Wellington High School (WHS) Principal Jermaine Cantu donates during Coffee Memorial Blood Center’s Blood Drive Thursday, Oct. 9 in the WHS commons. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington High School (WHS) Principal Jermaine Cantu donates during Coffee Memorial Blood Center’s Blood Drive Thursday, Oct. 9 in the WHS commons. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

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Wellington ISD Board of Trustees conduct October meeting

Special To The Sun
Thursday, October 23, 2025
WELLINGTON – The Wellington Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees met in a Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 in the Superintendent’s Office.Board President Cody Phillips called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.
Sarah Jett, Licensed Vocational Nurse and Swing Bed Coordinator, accepts the STAR (Service, Teamwork, Attitude and Results) distinction for the third quarter of 2025 for going above and beyond, advocating for Collingsworth General Hospital patients and seeking the best possible care for the patients. Collingsworth General Hospital

Sarah Jett, Licensed Vocational Nurse and Swing Bed Coordinator, accepts the STAR (Service, Teamwork, Attitude and Results) distinction for the third quarter of 2025 for going above and beyond, advocating for Collingsworth General Hospital patients and seeking the best possible care for the patients. Collingsworth General Hospital

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Collingsworth General Hospital acknowledges Jett’s commitment

Bev Odom
Thursday, October 23, 2025
WELLINGTON — Sarah Jett, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and Swing Bed Coordinator at Collingsworth General Hospital (CGH), earned the STAR (Service,Teamwork,Attitude and Results) employee award for the third quarter of 2025.
Wellington Lions Club’s annual Fiesta Pile-On fundraiser is set for 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at the Bura Handley Community Building, 906 Amarillo St. Visitors can dine-in or carry out, and all are encouraged to bring old eyeglasses to be recycled. The meal will be hosted prior to Wellington’s final home game, as the Skyrockets host the Memphis Cyclones for a senior-night matchup at 7 p.m. at Powell Field. Wellington Lions Club

Wellington Lions Club’s annual Fiesta Pile-On fundraiser is set for 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at the Bura Handley Community Building, 906 Amarillo St. Visitors can dine-in or carry out, and all are encouraged to bring old eyeglasses to be recycled. The meal will be hosted prior to Wellington’s final home game, as the Skyrockets host the Memphis Cyclones for a senior-night matchup at 7 p.m. at Powell Field. Wellington Lions Club

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Wellington Lions announce Fiesta Pile-On fundraiser

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Wellington Lions announce Fiesta Pile-On fundraiser
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