Texas County Roles Outlined by Texas Association of Counties
The Texas Association of Counties promotes awareness of county government ahead of the March 12 primary. The piece describes county judge duties, the five member Commissioners Court, justice of the peace powers, county treasurer responsibilities, and the roles of county and district attorneys in Texas counties.
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Texas Assoc. of
Texas Association of Counties
Texas
Commissioners Court
Justice Courts
Justice of the Peace
Wellington Activity Center seeks small trampolines
The Wellington Activity Center is requesting small exercise trampolines for gymnastic classes. If you have one stored away, consider donating it to the WAC. Contact Chy Waters at 4AT-O110.
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Wellington
Chy Waters
Early voting continues through Friday March 8
Early voting runs through Friday March 8 with 216 county residents voting by Tuesday afternoon. Voting at the county clerk’s office runs 9 am to 5 pm and the primary election is held Tuesday March 12 from 7 am to 7 pm with separate polling locations for Republicans and Democrats. For details call 806-447-2408.
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Collingsworth Public Library
Wellington
South Door
Wellington High School
Dodson Town Hall
North Door
Sumnerwood High School
Tyson convicted in indecency case with three victims
Bobby Dale Tyson was found guilty on three indecency charges involving juvenile girls from Collingsworth County, one incident occurring in Donley County. A plea agreement with District Attorney Stuart Messer and defense counsel Earl Griffin led to an eight year prison term and mandatory sex offender registration.
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Bobby Dale Tyson
David McCoy
Stuart Messer
Messer
Defense Council
Earl Griffin
Collingsworth County
Donley County
Tyson
Plaa
Top O Texas Cattle Women Scholarship Now Open
High school seniors may apply for scholarships of 500 and 250 dollars. Eligible students come from Carson Callingsworth Gray Hemphill Hutchison Lipscomb Ochiluce Roberts Wheeler. Deadline April 26 2002 to Sandra Christner Wheeler TX. For information call 806-826-3572 or 806-826-5719.
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O'Texas
Car Show Enthusiasts Plan Meeting Before May 18 Event
A group of car show enthusiasts will meet at the fire station on Thursday March 7 to discuss plans for a local event at the Wellington Fairgrounds on May 18. They invite interested residents to attend and support the upcoming show.
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Fire Station
Wellington Fairgrounds
Girl Scout Troop 175 Hosts Cookie Booth Sale
Troop 175 organized by Michelle Lee will run a cookie booth at Thriftway on Friday March 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. The group includes 1st and 2nd grade Girl Scouts selling familiar cookies at the event.
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Wellington
Quivira Council
Collingsworth
Girl Scouts of
USA
Michaela Lee
Tara Ward
Lynn Holton
D'ane Souder
Daisy
Michelle Lee
Kelly King
Cynthia Derr
Shelly Thomas
Girl Scout
Thriftway
Community events calendar highlights March 2002 notices
Upcoming election ends at 5 p.m. Friday March 8 2002 in the County Clerk's office. Collingsworth County Spelling Bee at 10 a.m. March 7 2002 at the Rocket House. Quartet-a-tete Amarillo will perform at 7:30 p.m. March 10 2002 at First United Methodist Church with Brahms and Schumann. Red Cross blood drive March 18 2002 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the WAC Center in Wellington. RSVP March 13 2002 not offering blood pressure or sugar testing. Quail Ex-Student Reunion registrations begin March 30 with meal at 6:30 p.m. contact Patsy Norman Barnett or Geneva White Thomas. Felicia Ford seeks donations to support Australian International Games participation as Lady Rockets representative. calls for donations to ISSI. contact Felicia at 447-1046.
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First United Methodist Church
Brahms
Schumann
American Red Cross
Wellington
WAC
Collingsworth County
Quail
Booster Club
Patsy Norman Barnett
Geneva White Thomas
Felicia Ford
Lady Rockets
International Sports Specialist Incorporated
ISSI
Texas
Wip
Felicia
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Commissioners
Justice Court
Jim
Tank" Forrester
Byron Bell
Pat Glenn
Dudley Coleman
Zeb Roberson
Earl Jones
Bill Lindsey
Yvonne Brewer
Paul Jaimes
Thurs
Rocket House
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