Dog helps locate missing man in Collingsworth County
Collingsworth Sheriff's Office and Wellington Volunteer Fire Department joined two missing person calls on Wednesday. A man visiting friends failed to return after a 30 minute walk and was found safe minutes later. In the second case 87 year old Leon Roberts was found by a scent specific dog several hundred feet from his vehicle and taken to Collingsworth General. Weather hampered recovery efforts with heavy rain and limited access. Roberts had been dehydrated but was recovering at hospital.
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Pat Ford
Sherman
Collingsworth General Hospital
Joey Martin
Robert Dryden
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T.L. Roach
Collingsworth County
Leon Roberts
E.C. Williams
Gary Meacham
Joe Leatherwood
Tri-State High School Rodeo Set for September 20
The Tri-State High School Rodeo will take place at the City of Wellington Rodeo Arena on Saturday September 20 with two showing times at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Entry is four dollars per person. Participants must pass all subjects to join and the event is affiliated with the Texas High School Rodeo Association.
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Rain brings relief across Wellington and Collingsworth County
On Wednesday September 10 2003 general rains eased drought in Wellington and surrounding areas. Official reports by Tommy Hudson recorded 1.62 inches in town with higher totals in the west at two inches and up to five inches north of town while the south measured 1.3 inches. Any rain was welcomed as a gain.
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Collingsworth County
Tommy Hudson
Texas approves all constitutional amendments 22 in Texas
Collingsworth voters helped shape 22 amendments while Texas statewide passed all 22. turnout included 248 voters with 53 early voters. Proposition 12 capped medical malpractice damages at 750000, others cover tax exemptions and property relief. Proponents say measure protects care and families. critics cite sweeping changes. Amendments take effect immediately.
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Texas
Anita Thigpen Perry
Amarillo
Deborah Hankinson
Texas Supreme Court
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