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Hydrogen plant may spur economic development

January 3, 2023

The board of directors of the Business Development Corporation of Vernon met on Wednesday, December 20 with all members present for their regular monthly meeting. Managing Consultant Rick Hardcastle reported that since the announcement of the new $4 billion green hydrogen production facility, the BDC office has fielded numerous inquiries from industries interested in the…

Texas State Parks Kicks Off 100-Year Birthday Celebration with First Day Hikes

December 25, 2022

Three, two, one … Happy Birthday, Texas State Parks! Park lovers everywhere are invited to help Texas State Parks begin celebrating 100 years Jan. 1 with a First Day Hike. Almost every Texas State Park will host ranger-guided and self-guided walks, bike rides, paddling trips and polar plunges in honor of the national initiative aimed…

The Vernon Record closed Monday for Christmas

December 23, 2022

The Vernon Record closed Monday for Christmas The offices of the Vernon Record will be closed on Monday, Dec. 26 and Tuesday, Dec. 27 to allow staff to enjoy time with families during the Christmas holiday. We wish you a happy and Merry Christmas.

Zoning request approved

December 22, 2022

The City of Vernon Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular session on Dec. 13 at Vernon City Hall. Commissioners heard and considered a special zoning request by Hunter Goodrum for the building of a front yard carport at a residence located at 2903 Houston Street. After discussion and consideration, Commissioners approved the request.

Christmas parade winning entries announced

December 20, 2022

First place winner for floats in the Vernon Lighted Christmas Parade was the Vernon Boys and Girls Club, second place was Alpha Elite Tumble & Cheer. Winning vehicles were first place, Wayne Enloe, second place, Ace Hardware. First place winner for golf carts was Dustin Fraticelli, second place, Glen Forester. Treble Makers Quilt Shop won…

Sales tax rebates increase locally

December 20, 2022

The cities of Vernon, Chillicothe and Crowell; and Wilbarger County each reported increases in sales tax increases during the month of December while the City of Quanah and Hardeman County saw decreases compared to December of 2021, according to a report from the state comptroller’s office. State Comptroller Glenn Hegar sent Texas cities, counties, transit…

Wilbarger County to be home to nation’s largest green hydrogen facility

December 20, 2022

Even though the sun has set on the Oklaunion power plant, it is now slated to be replaced by a green hydrogen facility. On Dec. 8 Governor Greg Abbott celebrated the announcement of Air Products and The AES Corporation’s (AES) new mega-scale green hydrogen facility to be constructed in at the site of the retired…

Christmas meal preparations underway

December 20, 2022

Sharon Goins, coordinator of the Holiday Spirit Meals, said reservations for the delivered Christmas meal began on Dec. 15. Those requesting meal deliveries may call (940) 414-0401.The deadline is Thursday, Dec. 22. Prep Day for the Christmas Day meal will be on Friday, Dec. 23 at Wilbarger Auditorium beginning at 9 a.m. until noon. Also,…

AEP Texas preparing for possible winter weather

December 20, 2022

AEP Texas preparing for possible winter weather CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, (December 20, 2022) – AEP Texas is preparing for a possible severe winter event later this week.  As inclement weather is anticipated throughout some areas of the AEP Texas service territory, local outages could occur. AEP Texas is taking the following steps to prepare: All…

Grass fire chars fields between Eagle Street and U.S. 183

December 3, 2022