Chisum Focuses on Rural Water and High Speed Internet
State Representative Warren Chisum spoke Friday at the Chisum whirlwind stop in Collingsworth County outlining water rights amid drought, rural broadband needs, and TRS healthcare for teachers. He urged rural voices before the Legislature, spoke on school start dates, and noted a looming $100 billion budget with thousands of bills.
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Collingsworth County
Warren Chisum
Panhandle
Chisum
Abilene
TRS
Collingsworth County Junior Livestock Show January 27
Seventy three 4-H and FFA youth from Collingsworth County exhibit animals and compete for ribbons and buckles at Salt Fork Conservation Building. Peewee show starts 8 a.m and swine at 8 30 a.m lamb at 10 a.m goats at 10 30 a.m and steer exhibits wrap up after 11 30 a.m. BBQ follows at the high school gym.
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Collingsworth County
4-H
FFA
Salt Fork Conservation Building
Highway 338
Wellington
Braggin Time Seeks Wellington Valentine Photos
Wellington Leader calls for portraits of children from birth to six for the February issue dated Feb 8. Parents and relatives are encouraged to submit photos with details by Jan 24. price per child remains $10.
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Wellington
Sheriff warns on loud music offenders in Collingsworth County
Collingsworth County Sheriff Rusty Lee says the office has received multiple complaints about loud music. Citizens have been warned and citations issued for unreasonable noise that can be heard in public areas or near private residences. Disorderly Conduct (Unreasonable Noise) is a Class C Misdemeanor with fines up to $500.
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Collingsworth
Rusty Lee
Sheriff's Office
Lee
I D Russell Named Hall of Fame Inductee
Priscilla Sullivan reports Wellington High School star I D Russell earns Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame induction after five years of thrilling play for Skyrocket fans. On February 4 he will receive a hall of fame honor at ceremonies, with details continued on page 8.
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D. Russell
Wellington High School
J. D
Panhandle Sports Hall of Rau
City Council weighs fire truck Fairgrounds project and building needs
Regular session on January 8 covers plans for a used fire truck with grant funds, community building upgrades costing 12 000 to 15 000 dollars, fairgrounds bids for show barn materials, and amending the swine ordinance to allow 4 H and FFA projects. Mayor calls for May 5 city election.
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Council
Gary Brewer
Jon Sessions
Jeff Langford
Sessions
Fairgrounds
Langford Orr Meet First Meeting With Commissioner's Court
Collingsworth County Commissioners met with new members Eddie Orr and Dan Langford to discuss the Constable salary travel and payroll deduction policy and a full agenda. The budget amended to pay Ronnie Ward 50 dollars monthly in salary 300 dollars monthly for travel with excess travel paid by claim. Ward awarded a schooling scholarship with county share 350 dollars. Future travel expenses for county employees to be paid from receipts. payroll deduction policy approved for regular part time staff to allow AFLAC deductions. County Historical Commission members approved. Orr appointed to safety committee. Agreement to pay gas and expenses for Panhandle Transit van approved with reimbursement to county. Contract with O Neil and Gail Sharp approved for heavy duty cattleguard installation. removal if voided within five years. New grievance committee members drawn Yvonne Seal Joel Rainey Nandy Daniel. A 550 dollar TPMHMR check issued. bids to replace road grader in precinct 4 and options for wrecked grader in precinct 3 tabled. Sheriff authorized to purchase DPS printer. Attending: Orr Glenn Sanford Zeb Roberson Judge Forrester etc.
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Collingsworth
Eddie Orr
Dan Langford
Ronnie Ward
Ward
County Historical Commission
Panhandle
Panhandle Transit
O'Neil
Gail Sharp
Yvonne Seal
Joel Rainey
Nandy Daniel
Tpmhmr
School board extends superintendent's contract
The WISD Board of Education met January 8 and, after a closed session to evaluate Superintendent Carl Taylor, extended his contract for one year. Superintendent notes include restroom renovations in the vocational building and upcoming floor installation in the home economics building during spring break. ESL aide position to be filled soon as principals plan student crime Stoppers at the high school and arrange state legislative aide day trips to Austin with community sponsors paying travel.
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Wisd Board of Education
Carl Taylor
Warren Chisum
Derek Seal
Austin
Joe Baumgardner
Jim Cabbell
Dale Dunlap
Betsy Lemons
Michael Souder
Danny West
Danny Chisum
Don Hinsley
Diane O'Rear
Dian Souder
Linda Powell
SISD Board Approves Transfers and Policies in Jan Regular Session
SISD Board of Education met in regular session on January 8 with Gary Oldham Dwayne Myers Larry Heward and John Stages II present. After approving minutes and January bills a transfer for Danyelle N and Rebecca Sue Orient was approved. Bloodborne pathogens policy and the superintendent’s evaluation were approved after executive session.
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Sumnerwood Board of Education
Danyelle N
Rebecca Sue Orient
Gary Oldham
Dwayne Myers
Larry Heward
John Stages II
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Texas
Jim
Tank" Forrester
Tommy Hudson
Texas Forestry Service
Cash Langford
Ray Hightower
CCSO
I. D. Russell
Hall of Fame
By Priscilla Sullivan
Galveston Street
Raymond Hernandez
Mark Fires
Plas-Mac
Robert Powell
Sam McGill
Willie Grayson
Sherrie Dunlap
Suzanne Maxwell
Langford
Orr
Commissioner's Court
DPS
Pat Glenn
Dan Sanford
Zeb Roberson
Judge Forrester
Jackie Johnson
Evonne Brewer
Rosemary Throne
Earl Jones
District Court
Charles Carter
Sisd Board of Education
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