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Co-founder Kassidy Barlow, left, barista Alyvia Sorensen and co-founder David Sorensen supervise the Sorensen Wellhouse coffee truck, a.k.a. The Soggy Llama, located at 309 Houston St., just south of Wellington Fairgrounds, on the west side of U.S. Hwy 83. Not pictured: co-founder Kathryne Sorensen.

Co-founder Kassidy Barlow, left, barista Alyvia Sorensen and co-founder David Sorensen supervise the Sorensen Wellhouse coffee truck, a.k.a. The Soggy Llama, located at 309 Houston St., just south of Wellington Fairgrounds, on the west side of U.S. Hwy 83. Not pictured: co-founder Kathryne Sorensen.

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Coffee truck takes on trusted task

Bev Odom
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
WELLINGTON – Sorensen Wellhouse, rebranding from The Soggy Llama Coffee Co., established in Mangum, Okla. in 2023, fills an essential role for dedicated Collingsworth County coffee connoisseurs, setting up shop at 309 Houston St. on U.S. Hwy 83.

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Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Jail book in: 0Jail book out: 1Jail population: 7Deputy civil papers served: 0Constable civil papers served: 0 NOTICE: The Collingsworth County Commissioners Court lifted the burn ban at its Monday, April 14 meeting.
Marking its 50th anniversary will be the Wellington High School Class of 1975. Classmates are encouraged to attend the Wellington Ex-Student Association events Saturday, Aug. 2. Registration is from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Bura Handley Community Center. From 5-8 p.m., peers will meet at BRIX Bar and Eatery, then head to the dance at the Bura Handley Community Center. For additional information, contact Renee Hanna, 806-930-8975.

Marking its 50th anniversary will be the Wellington High School Class of 1975. Classmates are encouraged to attend the Wellington Ex-Student Association events Saturday, Aug. 2. Registration is from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Bura Handley Community Center. From 5-8 p.m., peers will meet at BRIX Bar and Eatery, then head to the dance at the Bura Handley Community Center. For additional information, contact Renee Hanna, 806-930-8975.

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Wellington Ex-Students emphasize reunion events

Bev Odom
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
WELLINGTON – “It’s here,” exclaimed Wellington Ex-Students Association President Renee Hanna. “Our 74th annual Ex Student Reunion time has finally arrived. Welcome back to the classes of 1965, 1970, 1975, 2010 and 2015, who have special events planned.
For the 107th Lions International Convention, Lions and Leos from around the world, including, from left, Wellington Lions Lindsay Hill, Margret Wood, Lori O’Rear and Fraya Hammons, traveled to Orlando, Fla. for the Sunday, July 13-Thursday, July 17 event, attended by nearly 9,500 Lions from 150 countries.

For the 107th Lions International Convention, Lions and Leos from around the world, including, from left, Wellington Lions Lindsay Hill, Margret Wood, Lori O’Rear and Fraya Hammons, traveled to Orlando, Fla. for the Sunday, July 13-Thursday, July 17 event, attended by nearly 9,500 Lions from 150 countries.

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Wellington Lions travel to international convention for eye-opening experience

Bev Odom
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
WELLINGTON – Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 21, Lion Lindsay Hill spoke at the meeting of the Wellington Lions Club on behalf of the four members who attended the recent 107thLions International Convention. Traveling to Orlando, Fla.
At the Monday, July 7 meeting of the Wellington Lions Club, the 2024-2025 Sweetheart Mallory O’Rear bid the club farwell, expressing her appreciation for the kindness and support she has received this past program year. From left: 2025-2026 Sweetheart Treylea Wiebe, O’Rear, Boss Lion Lori O’Rear. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

At the Monday, July 7 meeting of the Wellington Lions Club, the 2024-2025 Sweetheart Mallory O’Rear bid the club farwell, expressing her appreciation for the kindness and support she has received this past program year. From left: 2025-2026 Sweetheart Treylea Wiebe, O’Rear, Boss Lion Lori O’Rear. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

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Sweetheart O’Rear says farewell to Wellington Lions

Bev Odom
Thursday, July 24, 2025
WELLINGTON – Boss Lion Lori O’Rear welcomed the guests and membership to the 6:30 p.m.Monday,July 7 meeting of the Wellington Lions Club in the Club Room of the Bura Handle Community Center.Lion Dave Hall led the American pledge and Lion Lucinda Martindale led the Texas pledge.
Venues abound with multiple options for Wellington Ex-Student Reunion gathering places. On the south side of the Collingsworth County Courthouse Square are BRIX Bar and Eatery, 911 9th St., owned by Julie and Burl Brim Jr., and The Loft, 909 9th St., owned by Mark and Debbie Huntress. Described as “the ultimate country farmhouse experience in the heart of downtown,” The Loft offers an open floor plan with two private bedrooms and a charming loft area for kids. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Venues abound with multiple options for Wellington Ex-Student Reunion gathering places. On the south side of the Collingsworth County Courthouse Square are BRIX Bar and Eatery, 911 9th St., owned by Julie and Burl Brim Jr., and The Loft, 909 9th St., owned by Mark and Debbie Huntress. Described as “the ultimate country farmhouse experience in the heart of downtown,” The Loft offers an open floor plan with two private bedrooms and a charming loft area for kids. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

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Wellington ex-students anticipate upcoming reunion

Bev Odom
Thursday, July 24, 2025
WELLINGTON – The saying “time is the most valuable asset you don’t own but is the most valuable thing a man can spend” remains true as the Wellington Ex-Students Association prepares for the 74th Annual Reunion Saturday, Aug. 2 at the Bura Handley Community Center in Wellington.
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