Wellington ISD Trustees Approve Renovations and New Hires
The Wellington Independent School District board approved summer renovations and welcomed new staff for the upcoming year. Kristy Phipps will teach sixth grade, Amanda Davis joins Wellington High School as aide, and C H Jones becomes bus driver. The board toured the remodeled cafeteria and set school appraisers and tax rate discussions for August 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kristy Phipps
Phipps
Brett
Amanda Davis
Wellington High School
Nanette White
Childress
Amanda
Gary Don Davis
Wellington
West Texas A&m University
C.H. Jones
WISD
Margie
Jones
Thurman James
Danny Chisum
Barbara Williams
Diane O'Rear
WTU Provides Emergency Funds for Heatwave Customers
West Texas Utilities Company will grant 100000 dollars in emergency aid to the hardest hit customers and offer individualized payment plans for those unable to pay electric bills. General Manager Paul Brower urges customers to act quickly and prioritize health, promising flexible help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Utilities Company
Paul Brower
WTA
Wellington ISD 1998 Football Tickets On Sale
Reserved seat tickets for the 1998 Wellington ISD football season are available in the business office at 609 15th Street. Tickets cost 15 dollars. Notify the office by August 28, 1998 to keep seats. remaining seats go on sale August 31, 1998.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Sims
Gary Killian
Sims
15Th Street
WISD
Wellington
News Bits and Pieces
A compact 1996 news fragment presents a mosaic of small items and fleeting details, offering a snapshot of local or regional briefs without a singular dominant story. The readable content hints at varied topics but omits clear names, places, dates, or events for definite reporting.
Wellington graduate Granados finds fame in art world
Wellington High School 1981 graduate Granados, now an artist, credits supportive teachers including Colleen Bao and Mrs Ilistes for shaping his career. He recalls warm memories and formative moments from his school days as he rises to recognition in the art scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granados
Wellington High School
Juan
Savage
Colleen Bao
Ilistes
Brewer
First Christian Church Receives 40000 Grants for New Building
The First Christian Church of Wellington received two grants totaling 40000 this past week toward a new worship facility at Haskell and Seventh. Mary E. Bivens Foundation of Amarillo gave 20000 and National Council of Churches of Christ based in New York provided 20000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church of
Wellington
Tommy Powell
Mary E. Bivens Foundation
Amarillo
Powell
National Council of Churches of Christ
New York City
Haskell and
Seventh Street
Bush suspends Texas hay hauling law for 90 days
Governor George W. Bush issues an executive order to temporarily suspend the Texas Transportation Code rule requiring a commercial license for hay haulers beyond 150 miles. The 90 day waiver, effective August 5, aims to ease drought driven hay shortages for farmers and ranchers statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Bush
Texas
Bush
Hay Hotline aids Texas livestock producers recovers feed
Agriculture Commissioner Rick Perry announced the Texas Department of Agriculture coordinates hay donations to Texas with low transport costs. The Hay Hotline averaged over 1700 calls in its first month, yielding offers from suppliers in other states.
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Agriculture
Rick Perry
Texas Department of Agriculture
Texas
TDA
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West Texas Rural County Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Marcy Sessions
Renessa Klink
TAAS
Carl Taylor
Taylor
Clarendon
Steven Paul
WTU
Ps Prt Po
Juan Granados
First Christian Church
Ninth Street
World Mission Builders
Miami
Borger
National Guard
East 15Th
Dennis W. Abell
Hay Hotline
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