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First Texas Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Mammals

March 21, 2023

  AUSTIN- The National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed this week the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a striped skunk recovered from Carson County. This is the first confirmed case of HPAI in mammals for Texas. Detected in all states across the U.S. except Hawaii, HPAI is a highly contagious virus that…

Kid League registration deadline is Wednesday

March 21, 2023

Parents interested in registering their child to play Kid League Baseball should register them online at https://bit.ly/KLBRegistration23. Registration is open from March 6 to March 22. Registration will not be accepted after March 22. The cost of registration is $35 per child. For further information, or assistance in registering, contact League Director Dustin Fraticelli at…

Harrold pedestrian killed in hit-and-run

March 21, 2023

Early Monday morning at approximately 6:00 a.m. Wilbarger County Sheriff’s Office was notified about a person seen close to the southbound lanes of traffic on US 287, just west of the truck stop in Harrold, TX. DPS Sgt. Dan Buesing stated that Wilbarger County Deputies responded and found – MITCHELL RAINES, 76, of Harrold, TX…

Fatal accident reported in Hardeman County

March 16, 2023

Date & Time – Sunday, March 12, 2023 @ approximately 3:18 a.m. Location – Hardeman County, US 287 – Goodlett area Road Conditions – Clear & Cloudy, Dry Posted Speed Limit – 75 Vehicle 1: 2008 Dodge ¾ ton pickup Driver, Deceased – JACK MARTIN POOLE, 23, of Lubbock, TX Seat belt worn – No…

Electra man killed in motorcycle crash

March 14, 2023

On March 12, 2023  DPS was notified approximately 8:10 a.m. Sunday morning on a fatal accident according to DPS Sgt. Dan Buesing. Location: Wichita County, FM 2650 north of FM 1954 Road Conditions: Dry and Clear Posted Speed Limit: 50 mph Vehicle 1: 2012 Harley-Davidson motorcycle *Driver – Deceased, JEFFREY LEE GODWIN, 32 yrs. old…

4-H golf fundraiser set

March 12, 2023

4-H golf fundraiser The Friends of Wilbarger County 4-H present the inaugural Clover Classic Golf Tournament to be held at Hillcrest Country Club on Saturday, April 1. All proceeds benefit the scholarship fund. If you would like to sponsor this event or donate for the silent auction, call 940-552-5474.

Education Foundation golf scramble planned

March 10, 2023

The inaugural Vernon ISD Education Foundation 4-person Golf Scramble is scheduled for April 22. All are welcome to participate. The Vernon ISD Education Foundation is a non-profit organization, created to uphold our mission of being an exemplary education community. In this inaugural year, the Foundation aims to raise funds to support teachers and staff in…

Lions Club Kid League registration underway

March 8, 2023

Parents interested in registering their child to play Kid League Baseball should register them online at https://bit.ly/KLBRegistration23. Registration is open from March 6 to March 22. Registration will not be accepted after March 22. The cost of registration is $35 per child. For further information, or assistance in registering, contact League Director Dustin Fraticelli at…

NWS Storm Spotter training in Vernon Monday

March 6, 2023

The National Weather Service will conduct a storm spotter training in Vernon on Monday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wilbarger County Auditorium

Special plushie for first 20 fans at VC softball conference opener on Wednesday

February 28, 2023

Wednesday, March 1, the Vernon College Softball Team has their conference opener home game at 1 pm. The first 20 VC fans, through the gate, will get a free Chappie Plush.  The public is welcome to come to cheer on the Lady Chaps. Admission is free.