Board extends superintendent's contract and clears cafeteria plans
In a regular session the WISD Board unanimously extended Superintendent Carl Taylor's contract by one year. They approved cafeteria renovation plans by Thurman James Construction, bought kitchen equipment, and authorized beam replacement at the elementary. The meeting reviewed staff development, all-state band status for Jeremy Sain, and upcoming TAAS prep.
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Wisd Board of Education
Carl Taylor
Gary Killian
Mike Green
Thurman James Construction Company
Jerry Lewis
Joe Baumgardner
PTO
Shirley Owens
Region XVI Education Service Center
Taylor
Jeremy Sain
Barbara Williams
Diane O'Rear
Memorial to honor Dr. Carter Holcomb at Collingsworth General
A memorial at Collingsworth General Hospital honors Dr. Carter Holcomb who died January 9 1998. Funds will create rooms for new x ray and cat scan equipment and a plaque will memorialize his service. Donors can contribute at the hospital. a $20000 donation aided the upgrades through Bios Foeeets Sector OK via Community Don Donaldson. The hospital moves remodeling to the family clinic and welcomes Dr Kaleem Ahmad arriving with a pen house event to introduce him and his wife and two year old.
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Collingsworth General Hospital
Carter Holcomb
Collingsworth
Holcomb
Bios Foeeets
Don Donaldson
Tos Binsse Fehate
Secane
Peel
Kaleem Ahmad
Ahmad
University of Karachi
Pakistan
Baula
Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center
iNew Brunswick
Boon
Pen House
Beth Carson
Soybeans and corn topic at Collingsworth County roundtable
Collingsworth County producers planning soybeans or corn are urged to attend a Roundtable Discussion on Wednesday Jan 21 at 1 pm in the Burn Handley Community Center. The District Extension Agronomist will join to informally discuss planting dates varieties fertilization irrigation harvest yields and more.
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Collingsworth County
Burn Handley Community Center
District Extension Agronomist
Prayer Vigil Set for Evening Service
A prayer vigil will be held this evening at Boa Eve Church, with community members urged to attend for reflection, support, and unity during a period of collective concern and hope.
Fire destroys Wellington First Christian Church in third arson case
A juvenile male from Wellington was arrested for arsons at the Church of Christ parsonage and the First Christian Church in Wellington. Investigations spanned three days with involvement from multiple agencies. Authorities note the fires began in the nursery basement and caused about 500000 dollars in damage. The suspect was transported to a detention center as prosecutions proceed.
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First Christian Church
Wellington
Amarillo
Kevin Rhodes
Church of Christ
Collingsworth
Dale Tarver
Tarver
Collingsworth County Sheriff's Office
Texas State Fire Marshal's Office
Texas Rangers
Wellington Fire Department
FBI
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco
John W. Carson
Mike Blackledge
Rose
Kentucky
Nineteen District Court Docketed for Jan Twenty
Nineteen cases are set for docket call Tuesday January 20 in the 100th Judicial District Court of Collingsworth County at 9 30 a m. Eight jury and ten non jury cases are listed. District Judge David McCoy will hear each case with Randall Sims as District Attorney for the State of Texas. The second floor Collingsworth County Courthouse downtown hosts the proceedings.
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Judicial District Court
Collingsworth County
David McCoy
Randall Sims
State of
Texas
Wellington City Council adopts emergency curfew
The Wellington Texas City Council enacted an Emergency Curfew effective immediately with a six month review. City Manager Jon Sessions said it is temporary and aimed at protecting citizens after church and church related fires within the city limits. The measure sets curfew hours from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday to Thursday and 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
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Wellington
Jon Sessions
Texas
Sheri Dunlap
Ann Langford
Dale Tarver
Local Republican primary candidate files for county judge
Collingsworth County Republican Party Chairman David Baumgardner announces that Kenneth Maxwell has filed to seek election as County Judge. The March 10 Republican primary will feature Maxwell on the ballot with one voting box set in Burn Handley Community Center Council Room.
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Collingsworth County
Republican Party
David Baumgardner
Kenneth Maxwell
Burn Handley Community Center
Valentine Issue Preview in February Leader
A snippet from the Leader notes an upcoming Valentine themed issue dated January 26 and February 12, highlighting pictures and feature content. The text references the artistic display and publication timing, signaling a special issue period.
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Picures
Kenneth Maxwell files for Collingsworth County Judge
Kenneth Maxwell a lifelong Collingsworth County resident and Korean War era veteran filed to run in the Republican Primary for Collingsworth County Judge. He and wife LaDell married in 1953. they have two sons Kenneth Jr. and Randall raised in Wellington. Maxwell served as sheriff of Collingsworth from Jan 1981.
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Kenneth Maxwell
USN
Collingsworth
Maxwell
Collingsworth County
Hereford
Texas Department of Public Safety
Quail
Lela Maxwell
Quail High School
Kenneth
LaDell
Wellington
Kenneth Maxwell Jr
Dallas
Randall Maxwell
Mason
Wellington High School
Collingsworth County Commissioners Meet In Regular Session
The Commissioners of Collingsworth County met January 12 in their regular monthly meeting. Reports for December 1997 from Justice of Peace, Tax Collector, Sheriff, Veterans Service Officer, County District Clerk, County Treasurer, Road Administrator and County Commissioners were approved. A motion approved the treasurer’s quarterly report. The county clerk and treasurer were authorized to issue an $800 payment to Panhandle Bank. An annual payment to West Texas Rural Counties Association was authorized effective January 1, 1998. A $550 insurance payment for Workers Compensation and other coverages was approved to support 1998 dues.
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Collingsworth County
Justice of Peace
Veterans Service
Melinda Martindale
Yvonne Brewer
Tn Panhandle
West Texas Rural Counties Association
Ally Sie
Gheriff Dale Tare
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Blackledge
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