Collingsworth County Fair Parade Set For September 6
Parade chairperson Ashley Long urges entries from people organizations and businesses for the square event at 10 30 a m on September 6. With three weeks left there is room to enter contact Ashley Long Dee Dee Needham Michelle Lee D Nae Souder or the Chamber of Commerce at 447 5848 for details.
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Collingsworth County sheriff reports six arrests in early August
Between August 5 and August 13 the Collingsworth County Sheriff’s Department says six males were arrested on varied charges. On August 7 one man faced burglary of a vehicle and was released after posting a 3000 bond. another man on August 7 was charged with violation of probation, paid a 280 fine, and had charges dismissed. On August 10 a man was arrested for public intoxication with no bond, then released after paying a fine. Also on August 10 another man faced criminal mischief with a 1500 bond set and not yet released. On August 11 a man was arrested for assault and family violence and released on a 4000 surety bond. On August 12 a man was arrested for theft under 20 dollars, paid a 150 fine plus restitution, and was released.
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TxDOT Warns on Rampant Traffic Sign Vandalism in Texas
TxDOT reports rising theft and vandalism of traffic signs in Collingsworth County Increase in sign losses costs taxpayers over 28 thousand dollars in Childress district and over 8 million statewide Losses threaten road safety with signs costing about 10 dollars per square foot to replace Violations carry felony charges if losses exceed 1500 Sign tampering prompts immediate reporting of license plate numbers to law enforcement Waffle sign disturbance will face full prosecution.
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Wellington Rockets Welcome New Football Leadership
Wellington opens 1996 season with new head coach Lloyd Bohannon guiding about 50 players. Three seniors return as leaders including Rusty Strickland and Ricky Rodriguez. Returning lettermen total 13 with Brandon Ward anchoring the defense. First scrimmages set for August 22 against Sanford Fritch and August 30 at Canadian. Hello Football Night scheduled for August 27 at Powell Field.
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Jackie Bell
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Ricky Rodriguez
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Dustin Webb
Jose Jaimes
Kevin Thomas
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Larry Walles
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Annual Wellington rodeo promises action and music nights
The Wellington Rodeo Arena hosts the annual event August 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. stock supplied by Bill Hext Rodeo Co. Entries open August 12 by 5 p.m. Call 806 323 6994. Events include bareback to team roping plus donkey riding and calf scramble. Chuckwagon feed August 15 at 7:30 p.m. Pioneer Park. Tickets vary by advance or gate. call for info.
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Wellington ISD Football Season Tickets On Sale
The 1996 Wellington ISD football season tickets are available in the school business office at 609 15th Street. Tickets cost 18 dollars for six varsity home games. The first home game is September 6 against Hollis Oklahoma. Reserve seats held from 1995 must be confirmed by August 30. Remaining seats go on sale September 2. For information call 447 2511.
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Texas DPS cautions on school bus safety for new year
The Texas Department of Public Safety urges motorists to obey traffic laws and watch for children boarding or exiting school buses as the new school year begins. Parents and teachers should discuss bus safety with students, noting most accidents occur during loading and unloading and that children under 10 are most at risk.
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Connie Dwyer Joins Associates Health Care Team
Connie Dwyer joins Associates Health Care as a registered nurse stationed on Fifteenth Street. A Sumnerwood High School and Clarendon College graduate, she earned LVN in 1985 and RN license in 1990, with 11 years in nursing. She comes from McLean Home Health, and lives with husband Ray in Abra Community near Samnerwood with children Lindsey and Landon.
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