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DPS Increases Patrols for Spring Break

March 11, 2022

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase its presence on the roads to ensure highways are safe as part of a spring break enforcement campaign. From March 12 through March 20, the Texas Highway Patrol will be out looking for people who are violating traffic laws as part of Operation CARE…

Vernon grad wins National Cheer Title at Angelo State

March 11, 2022

SAN ANGELO — For the fifth straight year, the Angelo State University Cheer Team has won a national title at the United Spirit Association USA Collegiate Championships in Anaheim, Calif. Vernon High School graduate Jaila McBride is a member of the team. ASU’s 32-member co-ed Cheer Team, including Jaila McBride of Vernon, won one national…

Eight building permits issued

March 10, 2022

The City of Vernon issued eight building permits for the month of February. There were 17 permits issued in January making the year-to-date number 26. January saw the top permit being for solar panels with four and a new home planned at 3500 Main. In February the top permit was for fences, while another new…

Winter storm possible before nice Spring Break

March 9, 2022

Wilbarger County could get a dose of winter weather later this week, but rebound into the 70s for Spring Break. The National Weather Service says rain, sleet, freezing rain and snow are possible Thursday night, with a 20 percent chance of precipitation. The overnight low Thursday is expected to be in the low 20s. Winds…

Relay for Life postponed

March 9, 2022

Last weekend’s planned Relay for Life was postponed due to an illness. A make-up date is expected to be in April, but has not been set.

VISD trustees discussing school bids, staff contracts

March 9, 2022

The Vernon Independent School Board of Trustees will hold their March meeting on Thursday, March 10 instead of the normal Monday meeting date. A public meeting will be held at 6:00 pm in the boardroom at the Vernon ISD Administration Bldg. The Vernon ISD District of Innovation Plan will be presented. Discussion and questions will…

VHS presents One Act Play public performance

March 6, 2022

The Vernon High School One Act Play is proud to announce it will take to the stage to present: The Book of Dog, by Jiggs Burgess. A public performance is planned for Monday, March 7, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wilbarger County Auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the door, or $4 with a donation…

Relay for Life planned

March 3, 2022

The 2022 Wilbarger American Cancer Society Relay for Life is all set to be held on Saturday, March 5, at the First Baptist Church CLC. Activities will get underway at 3 p.m. and conclude at 9 p.m., with vendors, silent auctions, activities for the younger set, the Walk, and a dinner free for cancer survivors…

TASA recognized for efforts to stop domestic violence

March 2, 2022

Texoma Alliance to Stop Abuse (TASA), a local family violence non-profit, was recently recognized by the Rural Justice Collaborative of the National Center for State Courts for its innovative work combating domestic violence in Wilbarger, Hardeman, and Foard counties. Ten programs in eight states and Puerto Rico will receive recognition for their work in rural…

Contested seats set for VISD, WGH

March 2, 2022

Contested races will be on the ballot this Spring for seats on the Vernon ISD board of trustees and the WIlbarger General Hospital board of directors. The election will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022. There are three contested positions up for election on the Vernon Independent School District’s board of trustees. Five newcomers…