The City of Vernon Commission will consider a request from the Red River Authority of Texas to amend a contract to allocate additional city water to the RRA Box Water System. In a letter to City Manager Darell Kennon, RRA is requesting the City of Vernon to increase its daily water allocation by 60,000 gallons.…
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to take immediate steps to protect residential ratepayers from the costs of data center expansion. “Data centers must operate in ways that reduce costs for residential electricity customers, do not drain water needed for our communities, and…
The Vernon College Associate Degree Nursing Program has been awarded two state grants totaling more than $484,000 to enhance nursing education opportunities and expand hands-on training capabilities for students in the region. The grants will support the conversion of an empty space at the Century City Center into a large simulation laboratory and provide advanced…
The City of Vernon will test extended Saturday hours at its transfer station to better accommodate residents, city officials said. During a recent council meeting, staff proposed a trial period to expand Saturday operations from 9 a.m.–noon to 8 a.m.–2 p.m., running from June 6 through Oct. 31. The trial aims to assess whether longer…
Under the bright lights and dust of the Santa Rosa Roundup, Kennadi Wofford rode with a confidence earned through perseverance, community spirit, and a deep love for rodeo. As the newly crowned Santa Rosa Roundup Rodeo Queen in 2025, Kennedy’s story is one of determination, family support, and the enduring traditions of small-town Texas. A…
The Board of Trustees of Wilbarger General Hospital (WGH) announced April 9 the appointment of Dr. Burke Kline as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 24. Dr. Kline, a Nebraska native, is an experienced healthcare executive with a particular commitment to rural healthcare. He has a proven history of enhancing quality patient outcomes and…
The Town Hall Forum announced by Representative James Frank will not be including State Senator Charles Perry. Sen. Perry’s attendance was canceled because of a conflict in his schedule. The Forum will take place with Rep. Frank at 4 p.m. Monday, April 20 at Vernon City Council Chambers, 1725 Wilbarger Street. Representative Frank looks forward…
The Vernon Police Department and Wilbarger Humane Society confirmed April 8 in a social media post the first rabies case of the year in the area. It was reported a skunk within the Vernon city limits tested positive for the virus, prompting this public health alert. Rabies is a deadly disease, with a 100% fatality…
During the March meeting of the City of Vernon Commission, commissioners approved the purchase of a new septic pumping truck for the wastewater treatment plant as part of the 2025-2026 city budget. The decision was made after extensive discussions about the current state of the existing truck and the options available for replacement. …
AUSTIN – This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans. 512th Judicial District Court In Williamson County – Governor Abbott appointed Sarah Moore as Judge of the 512th Judicial District Court in Williamson County for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall…