Memorial Day Program in Courthouse Lawn at 11 AM
The VFW Glynn Moore Post 6439 hosts a Memorial Day service on Monday May 30 at 11 a.m. on the courthouse lawn with speakers County Attorney Keith Davis and Sgt Rudy Torrez. Dodson Ex Student Reunion slated for May 28.
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Opportunity Center Summer Session Enrollment Opens
The Opportunity Center announces a summer session for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. Enrollment is set for June 6 at 9 am at the Opportunity Center.
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Poppy Sale Planned for May 27 by VFW Auxiliary
Buddies Poppy distribution is set for Friday May 27 at Thriftway and Dollar General from 9 am to 5 pm. VFW Auxiliary members and volunteers will sell the poppies and urge generous donations to honor veterans and the dead and wounded of all wars including Iraq.
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Public hearing on Salt Fork Bridge replacement near Wellington
About thirty Collingsworth County residents gathered May 10 at the Wellington Community Building for a TxDOT public hearing on replacing the Salt Fork of the Red River Truss Bridge on US 83 north of Wellington. Officials outlined four design options, with a new structure between existing spans and pedestrian rehab of the Truss Bridge discussed, and a $750,000 FHWA offer to aid rehab for vehicular use as a scenic bypass.
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Burn Handley Room
Salt Fork
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Barbara Younger
Marty Smith
Terry Keener
Childress
Tracey Cain
Rodney Murray
Jerry Allison
Chuck Steed Childress
John James
Dan Langford
Pat Glenn
Bridge Division
Austin
FHWA
Third annual citywide garage sale seeks 50 listings
Last chance to have your address listed on the citywide sale map on June 4. Carroll Daves leads the project with the Chamber aiming for 50 sales, $10 fee covers name and address on maps distributed at local businesses and in surrounding towns. Proceeds go to the Chamber Fund for future projects.
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Amarillo Globe News
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Wellington
Larry
Soldier T J Cantu visits family after Iraq tour
Spc. Trinidad Cantu a U S Army Reservist stationed six months in Balad Iraq as a Combat Engineer surprises family. He describes Christmas mortars, limited Iraqi trust, and a ramp of locals joining the base workforce. He notes rising terrorism around elections and long 12 to 14 hour days with Internet and occasional phone contact home.
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Balad
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