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Opening in VC truck driving program

January 17, 2024

Vernon College has current opening in its truck driving program. Registration is underway for the five week program. To register, call 940-552-6291, or email truckdriving@veroncollege.edu.

Christmas Tree drop off

January 16, 2024

Real Christmas trees can be dropped off for free at the open lot just east of 501 Wilbarger. All ornaments and decorations must be removed. No artificial trees. The trees will be mulched and made available to the public. Call 940-552-9961 for mulch availability.

Northside cheerleaders earn State Championship

January 15, 2024

The Northside High School Cheerleading earned the UIL Class A state championship in Spirit last week in Fort Worth. Northside is coached by Dally Jo Walker, Maddie Gillespie and Allison White. Team members include Adisyn Guerra, Annalina Leos, Kylan Raymos, Jimena Bustamante, CyLynn Freeling, Destiny Nava, Hannah Belew, Kyndell Horn, Kourtnie Guerra, Alexa Walser, Kaitlyn…

It’s illegal to leave dogs outside in extreme cold without adequate shelter

January 15, 2024

With Texas’ first deep freeze of the year, THLN is reminding Texans it is illegal to leave dogs unattended outside in freezing temperatures and educating the public on what to do if they come across a dog outside in the freezing weather. “We are strongly advising all pet owners to keep pets inside during the upcoming…

Conservation appeal through Tuesday ahead of expected tight electric grid conditions

January 15, 2024

The Public Utility Commission of Texas is echoing a call from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, from 6 a.m. – 9 a.m. CT, Tuesday, Jan. 16. With the winter storm encompassing the entire state and temperatures forecasted to be colder this evening…

Former Clay County Sheriff released from jail for medical emergency

December 8, 2023

Thursday afternoon, Dec. 7, Hardeman County Sheriff Pat Laughery announced that former Clay County Sheriff Jeffery Lyde had been released from the Hardeman County Jail where he was being held for Clay County on a Class A Misdemeanor court commitment. According to a statement posted by Laughery on Facebook, Lyde was transported to the local…

Two killed in Baylor County accident

December 7, 2023

Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2       Number Injured: 1            Number killed: 2 Date & Time: 12/4/23, 6:21 PM County: Baylor County Location: US 82, approximately 4 miles West of Seymour Posted Speed Limit: 75 Weather Condition: Clear/Cloudy Road Conditions: Dry Vehicle 1: 2018 Dodge Ram 2500 Driver Vehicle 1: Gillispie, Tanner Wayne, a 28-year-old male…

Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday

December 4, 2023

The 2023 Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will begin at 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, in downtown Vernon. Participants must be at the corner of Fannin and Maiden Street where the parade route begins and ends at 5 p.m. in order to get a number and position in line for the parade. Entry must not have…

Pet therapy for finals: Cuddle service at Vernon College campuses on Tuesday

December 2, 2023

On December 5th VC will be hosting a pet therapy session for our students. It’s been proven that petting a dog can help relieve stress, so we have teamed up with the Humane Society of Wichita Falls and the Humane Society of Wilbarger County to bring in dogs for Finals Week stress relief. The pups…

Library to host ‘Circle of Write’ on December 2

November 29, 2023

“Circle of Write“ will be held at Carnegie City-County Library on Dec. 2 at 10:30 a.m. There will be 13 local writers of all genres meeting the community and selling their books.