Downtown Vernon will host the annual Munchkins on Main trick-or-treating on Halloween Day from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Halloween activities began last weekend with the annual Vernon Campfire Halloween Carnival and the Sunshine trunk or treating. See pictures from those events in this week’s Vernon Record. Staying alert and taking precautions is essential to avoid…
Vernon tied for fourth place with Jacksboro in District 7-3A volleyball after the two teams finished with the same record and split the season series. That leaves all of the 7-3A playoff picture cloudy. A tie-breaker game between Vernon and Jacksboro on Friday at 4:30 in Wichita Falls will decide seeding for the whole district…
Daniel Walker Vernon Record The Vernon Lions embraced a physical style of play to run past the Bowie Jackrabbits on Friday 51-26, piling up over 500 yards offense to 247 yards for Bowie. The Lions jumped out of the gate quick, forcing a Bowie turnover on downs and scoring on their first two offensive possessions.…
On Nov. 3, visitors will get free day-use entry at all Texas State Parks in honor of Texas State Parks Day, a tradition born from 2023’s centennial celebration. This includes Copper Breaks State Park, located on Highway 6 between Crowell and Quanah. “Any day in a Texas State Park is a good day,” said Rodney…
Wilbarger County Sheriff’s Department Jailer Corey Allen Johnson, 38, was jailed in Wichita County on charges of violation of inmates’ civil rights and bringing prohibited items into the Wilbarger County Jail. Bail was set at a total of $65,000. Sheriff Brian Fritz stated that as soon as he was made aware of the allegations against…
State Senator Charles Perry is planning to hold a town hall meeting on Thursday, Oct. 31 in Vernon, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Wilbarger General Hospital’s board room.
Daniel Walker Vernon Record The Lions face Bowie this week, after a productive bye week. Vernon coach Kevin Sherrill said the bye week came at a good time, halfway through the district slate, with the Lions at 2-1 and sitting in 2nd place with three games to play. “We got some guys healthy, hopefully we…
From Texas Parks & Wildlife Quail hunting season in Texas kicks off Oct. 26, and the annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Department roadside survey indicates an upward trend in population numbers. Improved habitat and scattered but timely rainfall provided a boost for bobwhite and scaled quail. “This is good news for quail and for many…
Region 9 Education Service Center will host a College Fair on Monday, October 21, 2024, from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. All 9th-12th grade students in school districts served by Region 9 ESC are encouraged to attend along with their parents. Region 9 ESC is located at 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, Texas. The College Fair…
Early voting for the Nov. 5 general election, which includes Vernon ISD and Northside ISD trustees’ elections, begins Oct. 21 at the Wilbarger County Auditorium. Early voting takes place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,Oct. 21 through Oct. 25; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, and noon to 6 p.m.…