Wilbarger County Child Welfare Board along with representatives from the local Child Welfare Agency and the 2INgage Organization gathered at Wilbarger County Courthouse this past week to bring awareness to child abuse in Texas and Wilbarger County. The group placed 251 pinwheels around the square to represent the number ofTexas children who lost their…
Vernon High School junior Andrew Czelusta has qualified for the 5A UIL State Boys Wrestling Tournament after finishing as Region 1 runner-up in the 152 lb. class last week in El Paso. Ina flip from last week, Czelusta took 2nd at Region after also taking 2nd at District, while the District champion ended up falling…
A number of workers in Vernon have been caught up in a widespread fraud regarding claims for unemployment benefits. “Often the employees have no idea it is being done,” said Vernon Police Lt. Mickey Allen. The Vernon Police Department became aware of the issue last fall when several unemployment claims arrived at City Hall, but…
The Vernon ISD trustees will again take up the matter of whether to mandate students, visitors and staff wear masks at VISD facilities. Action on the matter is part of the Vernon ISD board of trustees meeting set for Wednesday, April 21 at the Administration Building, 1713 Wilbarger, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is open…
Oklahoma Third District Congressman Frank Lucas and fellow Republican Ron Estes of Kansas introduced legislation on April 15 to add the Chisholm and Western Trails to the National Trails System. “As our country expanded westward, the Chisholm Trail and the Western Trail became critical lifelines for the people of the Great Plains. Cattle ranchers across…
Zion Lutheran Church in the Lockett Community will hold its 59th annual BBQ on Friday, April 9. Serving will be 5 p.m. until gone and will be either dine-in or to-go: $13 per pound. Dine-in will be at separate tables. Tickets are available at the door. Call 940-886-6805 or 940-886-8273.
Both prison and probation sentences were handed down during recent proceedings in the 46th Judicial District Court of Wilbarger County. Christopher McManus, 39, of Vernon, was sentenced to eight years in prison on two separate charges from 2016. On January 16, 2016, a Vernon police officer attempted a traffic stop on McManus at around 2:30…
The Relay for Life Easter project will be held Saturday, April 3. Relay members will provide and hide prize eggs on Saturday, April 3 for $25 for 30 eggs; 35 for 50 eggs; $45 for 70 eggs and $60 for 100 eggs. Those interested may call Marilyn Schoppa at 940-886-6006.
According to data from Texas Health and Human Services, 40.47 percent of Wilbarger County residents over 16 have received at least on dose of Covid-19 vaccine and 31.45 % of the county is fully vaccinated. There are plenty of opportunities to get vaccinated, as Gov. Greg Abbott has opened vaccinations up to all Texans. Family…
April 1 Voter Registration Deadline AUSTIN – Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs reminded eligible Texas voters of the April 1st voter registration deadline for the May 1st election. With two weeks until the deadline, the Secretary issued a final call to action to voters, community leaders, and elected officials to encourage their fellow…