DPS Sgt. Juan Gutierrez issued the following release at approximately 1:51 p.m., March 17: Preliminary investigation revealed that Vehicle 1 was traveling southwest on US 70. Vehicle 2 was traveling southeast on US 70 in the left lane, passing Vehicle 3 in the right lane. It was raining, and the roads were wet. Vehicle 1…
UPDATE: DPS Sgt. Juan Gutierrez issued a statement at 8:55 p.m., March 16, stating that there were two confirmed fatalities from the wreck on U.S. 287 near Oklaunion on that date. Names of the deceased have not yet been released. First responders were called to a mass casualty traffic incident between approximately 6-6:30 p.m. March…
Following are local election unofficial vote counts for contested races in Wilbarger County: Sheriff: Brian Fritze 1,424; Bill Price 583 County Commissioner Precinct 3: Caul Craighead 225; Scott Inglish 147
Relay for Life will hold its Easter egg fundraiser again this year, The toy/candy-filled eggs will be delivered to the yards on March 30, ready for Easter morning fun, Eggs are $30 for 30 eggs, $45 for 50 eggs, $60 for 70 eggs and $70 for 100 eggs. Order deadline is March 23. Contact Marilyn…
The Red River Valley Museum is taking orders for its Easter Lunch Box to be available Thursday, March 28, at the Empire Room of the Wilbarger Auditorium, or by delivery. The lunch box includes Wright brand baked ham piled high with American cheese and crisp lettuce on a fresh baked bun. A homemade frosted chocolate…
Daniel Walker Vernon Record The Vernon Police Department is in the midst of an image overhaul. Two new white Chevrolet Tahoes joined the police department fleet on Friday, replacing two aged out black cars. The police department is switching from black patrol cars to white SUVs, and there are several reasons for the change. “The…
Wilbarger General Hospital will be holding a blood drive from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb.29. Look for the bloodmobile in the parking lot at WGH.
The Herring Bank celebrated its 125th anniversary Feb. 14 in Vernon. Mayor Pam Gosline was on hand to present the bank with a city proclamation declaring Feb. 14 as Herring Bank Day in the City of Vernon. Past and present employees, bank presidents and the board of directors were present for the p resentation. Prior…
Vernon Fire personnel responded to a report of a fully engulfed house on fire at Nabors and Wichita streets at 12:50 p.m. Saturday. See a report on the fire in the next edition of the Vernon Record.
City of Vernon commissioners Early Williams and Jim Parmer have both announced they will not seek reelection to the city commission.Williams’ term as Place 1 commissioner and Parmer’s term both end this year and are up for election in May. As of Feb. 6, no one had filed as a candidate for the Place 1…