AUSTIN (AP) — Some Texas voters are complaining that machines flipped their straight-ticket selections to the other party in key races during early voting, especially the much-watched Senate battle between Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Beto O’Rourke. The secretary of state’s office said Friday that there have been reported issues with Hart eSlate voting machines,…
The Wilbarger County Commissioners Court met on Monday. County Auditor Sid Beebe presented the quarterly investment report. He told the commission that there was not a lot of activity but he had reinvested some mature CDs. He said he moved some investments out of money market accounts into CDS as “they were not drawing as…
There were more than 300 voters on the first day of early voting in Wilbarger County, Monday. “That’s pretty high,” election judge Don Ramsey said. Ramsey said he expects turnout to continue heavy this week as early voting continues at the Wilbarger Auditorium. See the Vernon Record for sample ballots and candidate profiles.
CHILLICOTHE – Chillicothe school trustees unanimously approved the engagement of an agreement for limitation of appraised property values for the district in connection with a wind farm project during a special meeting Friday. Powell & Leon will negotiate an agreement for limitation on appraised property valuations for school district maintenance and operation taxes with Blue…
A large crowd of public members were in attendance at Monday’s meeting of Vernon school trustees during which several community members addressed the board during a public forum session and called for the district to implement a UIL soccer program at the middle school and high school levels. Meg Heatly spoke on behalf of the…
Bret McCormick Vernon Record The torrential rains blessing our farmers this past week ended the journey of several bicyclists participating in an ultra-marathon called the Ride Across Texas 1000, referred to by the riders as, R.A.T. 1000. The R.A.T. 1000 began in Texarakana Friday and Saturday (October 5 and 6) depending on the category of…
For more than 30 years, the Texas Department of Transportation’s “Don’t Mess with Texas” campaign has forged partnerships with the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, George Strait, Willie Nelson, LeAnn Rimes and Grupo Fantasma to share its important message. Now the search is on for a new amateur musical talent to represent the iconic litter-prevention…
Vernon school trustees approved a project development agreement for the development of an energy efficiency and facility improvement project along with contracts for roofing projects at the Vernon High School field house and multi-purpose building during a monthly business meeting Monday. The project development of an energy efficiency and facility improvement suggested a few months…
A high-speed chase Sunday afternoon ended when the chased vehicle struck another car in an uncontrolled intersection in east Vernon. Joseph Daniel Ramirez, 31 of Vernon, was arrested for evading arrest in a motor vehicle causing serious bodily injury. See the online edition for more.
Several cases involving methamphetamine were adjudicated during recent proceedings of the 46th Judicial District Court last week in Wilbarger County. Marcos Villa Ramon, 33, of Vernon, was sentenced to two years in state jail following his plea of guilty to possession of methamphetamine. Brandy Nicole Fraticelli, 35, of Vernon, was placed on mandatory probation for…