The Wilbarger County Commissioners Court entered into an agreement on Friday, Sept. 4, to give a full tax abatement for 10 years to Savion LLC, on the proposed Adams Creek Solar Farm in northeast Wilbarger County. The estimated cost of the Solar Farm is $225,000,000. Savion representatives had met with the commissioners in July in…
There will be lots of chances to vote in this year’s General Election. The last day to register to vote is Oct. 5, 2020. County Clerk Jana Kennon said her office was petitioned by the local Democratic Party to have extended Early Voting hours. Enough signatures were obtained that new hours have been added. In…
Vernon (0-2) travels to Holliday (1-1) on Friday. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Much like Gainesville, Holliday loves to run, churning out 440 yards on 61 carries last week. The Eagles rallied from a 28-0 deficit by shutting out Eastland for the final 25:32 of the game, to win 29-28 on…
The Chillicothe ISD board of trustees held a special meeting on Aug 31 to approve a budget and set a tax rate. A Public Hearing was held at 6:05 p.m. on the 2020-2021 proposed budget and tax rate. Superintendent Todd Wilson explained the proposed budget and tax. rate to the board. Trustee Cheryl McGlocklin made…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has extended the state’s disaster declaration in response to the coronavirus pandemic as the state approaches nearly 13,500 deaths. The extension of the disaster declaration came as three of the state’s largest school districts experienced technical problems on Tuesday as their students started the new school year virtually because of concerns…
This year’s Walk for Life will be all virtual and is designed to inform and raise support needed to supply life-enriching medical and educational services for families facing a challenging pregnancy and sexual health issues. Marleen Moore will be at Vernon’s The Center at 2300 Pease Street from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., on…
Last week, Wilbarger General Hospital reported that one long-term patient has made a full recovery. Salvador Perez left the hospital after 45 days of being hospitalized with a serious case of COVID-19. Dr. Travis Lehman, WGH Chief of Medical Staff, obtained FDA approval from the FDA and Mayo Clinic to administer the convalescent plasma treatment…
Vernon vs. Gainesville The Vernon Lions lost their season opener at Big Spring 36-14 last Friday. It was close at half, as the Lions trailed 18-14. Christian Ochoa led Vernon with 14 carries for 92 yards and a TD. Vernon will be back in action on Friday at home, against Gainesville, with kickoff at 7…
VISD superintendent Jeff Byrd stated that tickets for the home opener Friday against Gainesville will be available to the general public on Wednesday and Thursday. Due to capacity restrictions, from Covid-19 protocal, only 1,500 tickets will be sold to Vernon fans. No tickets will be available at the gate, and those planning to attend the…
The Vernon Independent School District board of trustees held a special meeting on Monday to deal with the end of the fiscal year, and beginning of a new year, starting Sept. 1. The trustees adopted a property tax rate of $0.9664 per $100 of valuation for next year. The current year’s rate is $0.97, and…