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Area Happenings

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Childress Happenings  CLASSIC CAR SHOWJoin Childress Cam Winders for the 3rd Annual Classic Car Show at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 7 in Fair Park, including cars, food, vendors and more. Prizes will include first- and second-place trophies, as well as Best of Show and People’s Choice. Entry is $25.

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WISD recognizes employees with end-of-year service awards

Bev Odom
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Wellington Independent School DistrictDuring an end-of-the-school-year employee breakfast Friday, May 16, Wellington Independent School District Superintendent Kurt Ashmore acknowledged staff with 2024-2024 service awards. For 25 years of service, Czrena Watts accepts a Montreux desk clock.

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Collingsworth Police Blotter

Special To The Sun
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Jail book in: 1Jail book out: 0Jail population: 10Deputy 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 City Council canvases election results

Special To The Sun
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
WELLINGTON – The Wellington City Council met in special session at 6 p.m. Monday, May 12 with City Manager Justin Mixon, Mayor Larry Adams and Councilmembers Brent Martin, Brandon Ward, Kenneth Warren and Julie Collins present.
Wellington City Manager Justin Mixon observes City of Wellington Street Foreman Arnie Ingram in the loader, taking down old trees in Ellison Park on Thursday, May 19. Serving over 45 years since January 1980, Ingram plans to retire Monday, June 30. “Arnie has been an incredibly valuable man to the City of Wellington,” Mixon said.

Wellington City Manager Justin Mixon observes City of Wellington Street Foreman Arnie Ingram in the loader, taking down old trees in Ellison Park on Thursday, May 19. Serving over 45 years since January 1980, Ingram plans to retire Monday, June 30. “Arnie has been an incredibly valuable man to the City of Wellington,” Mixon said.

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City of Wellington progresses Ellison Park Renovation Project

Bev Odom
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
WELLINGTON – While the Ellison Park Renovation Project Working Group seeks additional funding, Wellington City Manager Justin Mixon and his team of employees made a huge impact on the park with their recent dead-tree removal efforts.
West Texas A&M University President Dr. Walter V. Wendler, left, Student Body President Kyal Browne and Wellington High School Principal Jermaine Cantu pause for a photo prior to the West Texas A&M University graduation ceremonies, where Cantu delivered the Alumni Charge at all four graduation proceedings.

West Texas A&M University President Dr. Walter V. Wendler, left, Student Body President Kyal Browne and Wellington High School Principal Jermaine Cantu pause for a photo prior to the West Texas A&M University graduation ceremonies, where Cantu delivered the Alumni Charge at all four graduation proceedings.

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Wellington’s Cantu delivers WT commencement ceremonies Alumni Charge

Bev Odom
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
CANYON – While almost 20 years have lapsed since Wellington High School (WHS) Principal Jermaine Cantu received his bachelor’s degree from West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) at First United Bank Center, he crossed the stage again Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17.
Set for Saturday, Aug. 2, Wellington Ex-Students Association invites former students to attend the annual reunion. Wellington Ex-Students Association

Set for Saturday, Aug. 2, Wellington Ex-Students Association invites former students to attend the annual reunion. Wellington Ex-Students Association

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Wellington Ex-Students Association makes August reunion plans

Bev Odom
Thursday, May 29, 2025
WELLINGTON – With plans to move back into the Bura Handley Community Center, the Wellington Ex-Students Association is gearing up for this year’s celebration, set for Saturday, Aug. 2.
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