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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 2007
Page
1
Wellington local paper notes a longtime builder in Collingsworth County, Texas, marking ninety seven years of service. The feature highlights the career and impact of a lifelong tradesman in Wellington.
The reunion begins at 11 am at Town Hall in Dodson. Each family should bring a covered dish. drinks provided. For more information contact Walter Camp at 806 or Kioetie Herison at araheo.
A sunny Fourth of July crowd of 1,100 plus attended the Wellington rodeo events and concert while more than 500 contestants competed. Payouts totaled about 50,000 with top riders earning thousands in Bareback, Calf Roping, Breakaway and more. stock provided by McCloy Rodeo Company and entertainment by Cody Sosebee. Local officials and sponsors supported the event alongside junior barrel racing and mutton busting.
A 36 year old Memphis resident Luis Esparza died in a one vehicle crash Monday July 9 in Collingsworth County. The 1999 Chevrolet van he drove ran off the road to the right overcorrected and overturned ejecting him. State troopers continue to investigate. Wellington saw heavy rain and lightning Friday morning July 11 triggering fires on Graham and Bowie streets with no injuries reported. Officials logged over 2.5 inches of rain locally with some residents reporting more than 3 inches.
Lewis 22 of Wellington pleaded guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver in the 100th Judicial Court. Jury denied probation and sentenced him to 15 years confinement in the Department of Correctional Justice Institutional Division and a $1500 fine. Attorney James West represented Lewis. DA Stuart Messer prosecuted. Judge David McCoy presided. Sheriff’s Department and DPS aided the investigation. twelve citizens testified against illegal narcotics.
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