Wellington News

Wellington Care Center supports Skyrockets

Wellington Care CenterAttired mostly in Rocket Red, residents line the wings of Wellington Care Center Friday morning, Sept. 12 to welcome the Rocket Regiment, performing the “Fight Song” as they march through the facility under the leadership of Director Matthew Newsom.
For the first stop on the 2025 Collingsworth County Crop Tour Friday morning, Sept. 5, participants gather at the cotton trials at Wischkeamper Farms, located north of Quail on FM 1547. Observing the high level of performance evident in the cotton trials, Doug Cossey, BASF-Fibermax representative, and Tyson Schulte, Delta Pine representative, address the crowd.

For the first stop on the 2025 Collingsworth County Crop Tour Friday morning, Sept. 5, participants gather at the cotton trials at Wischkeamper Farms, located north of Quail on FM 1547. Observing the high level of performance evident in the cotton trials, Doug Cossey, BASF-Fibermax representative, and Tyson Schulte, Delta Pine representative, address the crowd.

Producers acquire awareness at Collingsworth County Crop Tour

COLLINGSWORTH COUNTY – Plentiful summer rainfall and a cloudy morning set the scene for the 2025 Collingsworth County Crop Tour, hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, on Friday, Sept. 5.
The Wellington High School Class of 1985 celebrates its 40th class reunion in conjunction with the 2025 Skyrocket homecoming football game. Front row, from left: Brenda Powell Brown, Lori Lacy Gillem, Becky Sanchez Hinojosa, Carmen Garcia Henson, guest Mrs. Tony Molina. Back row, from left: Brian Wilbur, James Benton, Jerry Dan Davis, Jamie McKay, Dell Davis, Chris Hayes, Michael Souder, Tony Molina.

The Wellington High School Class of 1985 celebrates its 40th class reunion in conjunction with the 2025 Skyrocket homecoming football game. Front row, from left: Brenda Powell Brown, Lori Lacy Gillem, Becky Sanchez Hinojosa, Carmen Garcia Henson, guest Mrs. Tony Molina. Back row, from left: Brian Wilbur, James Benton, Jerry Dan Davis, Jamie McKay, Dell Davis, Chris Hayes, Michael Souder, Tony Molina.

WHS Class of 1985 embraces 40th reunion

WELLINGTON – The Wellington High School Class of 1985 celebrated its 40th year reunion Friday, Sept. 12-Saturday, Sept. 13 in conjunction with Skyrocket homecoming. Some had attended school in Wellington through the years, and a couple had graduated a year early.

Collingsworth Public Library staff on standby

Collingsworth Public LibraryThe Collingsworth Public Library “dream team,” including Susie Klassen, left, Director Debbie George and Layla Williams, invite patrons to stop by 711 15th St. in Wellington. “Let us help you with any library resource needs you might have,” George said.

The Red River Sun School Menus

Childress ISDMonday, Sept. 22Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.  Lunch: X-Treme Burrito, Corn, Cucumber Slices, Fruit, Grain-Based Dessert, Milk. Tuesday, Sept. 23Breakfast: Breakfast Bread, Yogurt, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk.

Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals and Senior Community Café Menu

Monday, Sept. 22Pork and Veggie Stir Fry, Egg Roll, Steamed Rice, Steamed Carrots, Cookie, Milk.Tuesday, Sept. 23Baked Ham, Black-Eyed Peas, Spinach and Strawberry Salad, Cornbread, Jell-O with Fruit, Milk.Wednesday, Sept. 24Chicken Fried Steak, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Pears,...

Area Happenings

Childress Happenings  ALL-SCHOOL REUNIONAll Childress High School alumni are invited to the Childress County All-School Reunion, sponsored by the Childress Chamber of Commerce, Friday, Sept. 19-Saturday, Sept. 20.
Assisted by organizer Darrell Colson, Steven Boone, reenacting Confederate General Robert E. Lee, explains life during the American Civil War to area students during the 2024 Living History Weekend at Powell Park in Wellington. Hosted by the Sons of Confederate Veterans Charles Goodnight Frontier Reg. Camp #2280, the 2025 event will again take place Friday-Saturday, Oct. 3-4 at Wellington’s Powell Park on Hwy 83.

Assisted by organizer Darrell Colson, Steven Boone, reenacting Confederate General Robert E. Lee, explains life during the American Civil War to area students during the 2024 Living History Weekend at Powell Park in Wellington. Hosted by the Sons of Confederate Veterans Charles Goodnight Frontier Reg. Camp #2280, the 2025 event will again take place Friday-Saturday, Oct. 3-4 at Wellington’s Powell Park on Hwy 83.

Wellington’s 2025 Living History Weekend slated for first weekend of October

WELLINGTON – “We are so excited to be inviting all our area schools and communities to join us in our Fifth Annual Living History event at Powell Park in Wellington,” said organizer Rhonda Colson. “Last year, we welcomed over 700 students and teachers from area schools.”

Wellington ISD Board of Trustees review ‘Superior’ rating

WELLINGTON – Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, President Cody Phillips called the meeting of the Wellington Independent School District (ISD) Board of Education to order with a quorum present. Gene Pena offered the opening prayer.

Collingsworth County Commissioners approve election judges

WELLINGTON – During its 10 a.m. regular meeting Monday, Aug. 25, the Commissioners Court of Collingsworth County approved the order of election for the Nov. 4 Constitutional Amendment Election.Election judges and alternate election judges are as follows: Pct. 101, Margret Wood, Jeanne Taylor; Pct....