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WELLINGTON

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Thursday, July 24, 2025
WELLINGTON EX-STUDENTS REUNIONRegistration for the 2025 reunion begins at 9 a.m. SaturdayAug. 2 at the Bura Handley Community Center. The annual business meeting and the announcement of two Rocket Wall of Fame honorees will take place at 11:30 a.m., followed by the famous grilled hamburger luncheon.

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Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Jail book in: 0Jail book out: 0Jail population: 9Deputy civil papers served: 0Constable civil papers served: 0 NOTICE: The Collingsworth County Commissioners Court lifted the burn ban at its Monday, April 14 meeting.

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WELLINGTON

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Thursday, July 3, 2025
WILD & FREE ON 83Sponsored by the Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce, Wild & Free on 83 will be held Thursday, July 3-Sunday, July 6. A new feature is the Fourth of July Community Parade at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, organized by Natasha Mixon.
The historic Wellington Ritz Theatre prepares a weekend of fun events, kicking off with Jazz Night on Thursday, July 3 and ending with the showing of “Jurassic World Rebirth” on Sunday, July 6. Wellington Ritz Theatre

The historic Wellington Ritz Theatre prepares a weekend of fun events, kicking off with Jazz Night on Thursday, July 3 and ending with the showing of “Jurassic World Rebirth” on Sunday, July 6. Wellington Ritz Theatre

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Wellington Ritz Theatre slates Fourth of July weekend of fun

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Wellington Ritz Theatre slates Fourth of July weekend of fun
Wellington Lions, Rockets Leo officers take oath of office

Wellington Lions, Rockets Leo officers take oath of office

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Wellington Lions, Rockets Leo officers take oath of office

Bev Odom
Thursday, July 3, 2025
WELLINGTON – Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 16 in the Club Room of the Bura Handley Community Center, Wellington Lions Club Boss Lion Margret Wood welcomed the members and guests.Lion Linda Powell led the American pledge, and Lion Vernita Randon led the Texas pledge.
Wellington youth experience Kids Camp Remix 2025

Wellington youth experience Kids Camp Remix 2025

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Wellington youth experience Kids Camp Remix 2025

Bev Odom
Thursday, July 3, 2025
PLAINVIEW – “Blessed with a great week of praise, worship and fun with an awesome group of kids, we received such a joy seeing God move in the hearts of these kids,” said sponsor Kelli Killian. “We are already excited for next year and hope to be back out at Panfork.
Sponsored by the Miss Jackson County Pageant, two young Wellington ladies brought home titles from the Saturday, June 28 affair in Altus, Okla. Wellington High School sophomore Anna Needham garnered the title of 2025 Teen Miss American Spirit. Additionally, Wellington Elementary Sparkler Callahan Cantu earned the title of 2025 Junior Miss American Spirit. Wellington High School

Sponsored by the Miss Jackson County Pageant, two young Wellington ladies brought home titles from the Saturday, June 28 affair in Altus, Okla. Wellington High School sophomore Anna Needham garnered the title of 2025 Teen Miss American Spirit. Additionally, Wellington Elementary Sparkler Callahan Cantu earned the title of 2025 Junior Miss American Spirit. Wellington High School

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Needham, Cantu win Oklahoma pageants

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Needham, Cantu win Oklahoma pageants
Administration, teachers and staff of Wellington Elementary School want to remind Sparklers of all ages ways to prevent learning loss during the summer months. Wellington Elementary School

Administration, teachers and staff of Wellington Elementary School want to remind Sparklers of all ages ways to prevent learning loss during the summer months. Wellington Elementary School

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Wellington Elementary School summer tips for Sparklers

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Wellington Elementary School summer tips for Sparklers
Coached by Prentice Coffee and Yael Garcia, the 2032 Lady Rockets, including, from left, Brilynn Coffee, Aliyah Coffee, Jaedah Casas, Aryen Garcia, Aubrey Coffee, Berkeley Ward and Penelope Hernandez, clean the flowerbeds of Wellington Fairgrounds prior to the Fourth of July events this weekend. Teammates out of town at the time were CJ Henard, Kenlea Martin and Mariah Medina Courtesy Photo

Coached by Prentice Coffee and Yael Garcia, the 2032 Lady Rockets, including, from left, Brilynn Coffee, Aliyah Coffee, Jaedah Casas, Aryen Garcia, Aubrey Coffee, Berkeley Ward and Penelope Hernandez, clean the flowerbeds of Wellington Fairgrounds prior to the Fourth of July events this weekend. Teammates out of town at the time were CJ Henard, Kenlea Martin and Mariah Medina Courtesy Photo

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Young Lady Rockets make mark on community

Shauna Salinas
Thursday, July 3, 2025
WELLINGTON – When the parents of the fifth-grade Lady Rockets lineup put the team together, they talked to the girls about fundraisers and how they should give back to the community.
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