Fatality collision occurred 10-23-2023 at approximately 0734 hours on S County Road 210 just south of the intersection of E County Road 168 in Jackson County, approximately 5 miles southeast of Altus, Oklahoma. Vehicle-1: 2016 Ford F350 driven by Jeremy Wayne Lamar (SIC) white male. age 45, of Tipton, OK. Pronounced dead at the scene…
Recent rains have increased the average saturated thickness of the City of Vernon’s water well fields after five months of steady decline, according to city measurements. The average saturated thickness of ground water for the city’s three well fields has increased from September’s measurement of 39.54 feet, which is the lowest recorded level for the…
Charles Cave, Wilbarger General Hospital chief financial officer, reported to the WGH board of trustees during a regular business meeting Oct. 5 that as of Aug. 31 the hospital’s total assets had dropped by $2,171,944,37 when compared to the previous fiscal period. Cave said that as of Aug. 31 the hospital’s cash, investments, receivables and…
The second annual Bacon City USA Festival will take over downtown Vernon Saturday, Oct. 21, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Live entertainment will be presented from 11 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. on the Wright Pavilion Stage. Performers will include Southern Weather, The Flynns, Blaine Gillespie Band, Already Goners and The Bourbon Prophets. The Festival…
A Ford pickup stolen Sept. 30 from the 1800 block of Eagle was recovered Friday morning in Marshall County, Oklahoma. Seth Lee Hillard, 30, was arrested at the time by Marshall County deputies while in possession of the stolen pickup. Cooke County Sheriff Ray Sappington issued a press release that Hillard was arrested in Oklahoma…
The Red River BBQ Battle Texas State Championship is taking place Oct. 13-14 at the Wilbarger County Events Center, 301 Wilbarger St. Sanctioned contest categories include brisket, ribs, chicken and pulled pork; and jackpot categories include margaritas, salsa, beans, bacon, steak and Bloody Marys. Come out and sample some of the best BBQ in the…
October is Cookie Month, and a number of local businesses will be giving out cookies on Friday, Oct. 13. Participating businesses are Bevos Drive In, Brantley & Wright Insurance, Brock Family Insurance, C&N Flowers & Gifts, Chapter 16 Boutique, Charter Tire, CMC Décor, Coffee Insurance, Family Pharmacy, H&R Block, Hair Biz, Herring Bank (Down Branch…
Clay County Sheriff Jeffrey Lyde will have to serve 30 days in Hardeman County Jail, pay two $750 fines, permanently surrendered his law enforcement license, and gave up his right to appeal as part of an agreement for his punishment for two misdemeanor crimes. The agreement was reached Tuesday in a Montague County courtroom. Lyde…
Ahead of the annular solar eclipse this Saturday, October 14, the Texas Optometric Association (TOA) is sharing tips and information to help Texans prepare for this extremely rare event. During an annular eclipse, the moon will pass over the sun creating a “ring of fire” visual for those within the eclipse’s path. The eclipse will…
The 4th annual Domestic Violence Remembrance Walk is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 5:30 p.m. on the Wilbarger General Hospital walking trail. Participants are encouraged to wear purple. During this event the Texoma Alliance to Stop Abuse will celebrate their 10th anniversary, a decade long of promoting awareness and supporting all those in need.…