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Junior Miss Wellington 2026 Peyton Roberson, left, Little Miss Wellington 2026 JoLee Breedlove and Teen Miss Wellington 2026 Quinn Roberson center the stage of the elegantly attired Wellington Ritz Theatre stage following the Sunday afternoon, Dec. 14 pageants.

Junior Miss Wellington 2026 Peyton Roberson, left, Little Miss Wellington 2026 JoLee Breedlove and Teen Miss Wellington 2026 Quinn Roberson center the stage of the elegantly attired Wellington Ritz Theatre stage following the Sunday afternoon, Dec. 14 pageants.

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Wellington queens capture crowns attired in Christmas Rocket Red

Bev Odom
Thursday, December 18, 2025
WELLINGTON – On the stage of the beautifully adorned Wellington Ritz Theatre, the Wellington High School (WHS) Booster Scholarship organization hosted its 2026 Teen Miss Wellington, Little Miss Wellington and Junior Miss Wellington Pageants amongst the shimmering Christmas trees and sparkling...
Texas Retired Teachers Association District 16 President Bobette Doerrie emphasizes current issues during the Wednesday, Nov. 19 meeting of the Collingsworth County Retired School Personnel.

Texas Retired Teachers Association District 16 President Bobette Doerrie emphasizes current issues during the Wednesday, Nov. 19 meeting of the Collingsworth County Retired School Personnel.

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Doerrie, Cantu address Collingsworth County Retired School Personnel

Bev Odom
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
WELLINGTON – Meeting Wednesday, Nov. 19 at the Wellington Senior Citizens Center, President Phyllis Floyd presided at the gathering of the Collingsworth County Retired School Personnel (CCRSP).

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Wellington Lions Club recognizes new members

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Red River Sun/Bev OdomWellington Lions Club Boss Lion Lori O'Rear presents Lions Amanda Wiebe and Matthew Newsom with a Certificate of Membership and new member welcome packet during the Monday, Dec. 1 gathering of the club.
Wellington High School (WHS) Student Council, including WHS freshman Ava Peters, traveled to Dallas on Wednesday, Dec. 3 to attend a leadership event at the American Airlines Center, featuring several Dallas Maverick executive speakers. To top off the trip, the students and sponsors watched the Dallas Mavericks take on Miami Heat before the return trip, arriving home in the early morning hours of Thursday, Dec. 4.

Wellington High School (WHS) Student Council, including WHS freshman Ava Peters, traveled to Dallas on Wednesday, Dec. 3 to attend a leadership event at the American Airlines Center, featuring several Dallas Maverick executive speakers. To top off the trip, the students and sponsors watched the Dallas Mavericks take on Miami Heat before the return trip, arriving home in the early morning hours of Thursday, Dec. 4.

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Wellington High School Student Council takes Dallas daytrip

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
By Ansley ParrSpecial to The Sun WELLINGTON – On Dec. 3, the Wellington High School Student Council had the privilege to attend a leadership event featuring Dallas Maverick executives, who shared some of their best leadership advice.
Alesia “Lisa” Freeland, a veteran of the U.S. Army, displays her four-foot-by-eight-foot mural designed to honor all the branches of the military, in all conflicts, from the Revolution to the Space Age. Freeland displayed her artwork at the recent Veterans Day lunch at the Glynn Moore Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6439, the new home of “A Veteran’s Tribute.”

Alesia “Lisa” Freeland, a veteran of the U.S. Army, displays her four-foot-by-eight-foot mural designed to honor all the branches of the military, in all conflicts, from the Revolution to the Space Age. Freeland displayed her artwork at the recent Veterans Day lunch at the Glynn Moore Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6439, the new home of “A Veteran’s Tribute.”

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Collingsworth County’s Freeland creates ‘A Veteran’s Tribute’ mural

Bev Odom
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
WELLINGTON – A seasoned artist with a mixed portfolio collection, from portraits to animals and wildlife to landscapes to cowboys and ranch life, Collingsworth County resident Alesia “Lisa” Freeland recently completed her “Veteran’s Tribute” project.

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Collingsworth Police Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Jail book in: 0Jail book out: 2Jail population: 7Deputy 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.

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Wellington City Council awards hay bid

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
WELLINGTON – The Wellington City Council met in regular session at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3 with City Manager Justin Mixon, Mayor Larry Adams and Councilmembers Jimmy Cantu Jr., Brent Martin, Eddie Langford and Brandon Ward present.
Recently touring a segment of House District 88, Rep. Ken King stops in Childress, where he met with constituents to discuss the 89th Regular Legislative Session, as well as the Special Sessions that followed, Tuesday, Dec. 2.

Recently touring a segment of House District 88, Rep. Ken King stops in Childress, where he met with constituents to discuss the 89th Regular Legislative Session, as well as the Special Sessions that followed, Tuesday, Dec. 2.

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Rep. Ken King tours segment of House District 88, including Childress, Memphis, Wellington

Elizabeth Tanner
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
CHILDRESS — Rep. Ken King (R) recently toured a segment of House District 88 to discuss the 89th Regular Legislative Session, as well as the Special Sessions that followed, Tuesday, Dec. 2, hosting Town Hall Forums throughout the area, including in Childress, Memphis and Wellington.
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