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Bitter cold, wintry mix on tap

February 14, 2025

Saturday Sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming north northwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 22. North wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Breezy…

Flu strains supply, blood donors needed

February 14, 2025

February 13, 2025 – Our Blood Institute is still 2,000 donations behind what’s needed to replenish the local blood supply, not including the 1,200 donations required daily to meet the regular needs of area hospitals, where usage has already increased. This shortage has worsened since declaring a blood emergency, as winter weather hit parts of…

Three dead in Jackson County accident on Thursday

February 7, 2025

A Fatality Collision occurred Thursday 02.06.2025 at approximately 13:47 p.m. near the intersection of US-62 and South County Road 194, 3 miles east of Duke, Oklahoma in Jackson County. Multiple people were killed and an 8-year-old boy was hospitalized following the Thursday afternoon wreck. An unidentified 8-year-old  boy was flown to United Regional Medical Center…

Windy weekend, winter weather coming?

February 7, 2025

Lots of weather changes are on tap in the next week. Areas of fog are expected to develop across the area tonight. Two rounds of winter weather are possible next week Monday through Wednesday, including chances for snow, freezing rain, and sleet Several cold fronts will arrive between Saturday and mid week next week, yielding…

Altus Air Base holding weekend operations

February 7, 2025

Altus Air Force Base will be conducting flight training outside of weekday flight operating hours to maintain mission requirements on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Residents that live  near AAFB may hear noise and see aircraft outside of normally expected times on Feb. 8. There will otherwise be no disruption to normal base operations. If you…

Governor Abbott’s State Of The State Address set for Sunday

January 27, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his 2025 State of the State address will be on Sunday, February 2 at 5:00 PM CT and Nexstar Media Group Inc. television stations across Texas will carry a live telecast. During the address, Governor Abbott will outline his priorities for the 89th Legislature and the bold action the…

WGH Art of Caring Gala set for Feb. 22

January 26, 2025

The Wilbarger Genearl Hospital Art of Caring Gala is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at La Hacienda Avitia, 7900 Eagle St. This year’s theme is Mardi Gras Party. Tickets are now available. Contact Vicky Woodfin by calling 940-553-2881, or email vwoodfin@wghospital.com for further information.

Dr. Reynaldo Tolentino named Vernon’s Citizen of the Year

January 23, 2025

The Vernon Chamber of Commerce named Dr. Reynaldo Tolentino, fourth from left, Citizen of the Year during the Chamber’s 113th annual banquet Jan. 16 at the Wilbarger Auditorium. Pictured are, from left, Randall Mints, 2024 Chamber president, Kathy Craighead, Chamber executive director, Cindy Tolentino, Tolentino and 2023 Citizen of the Year, Charlie Miller. See pages…

Former jailer indicted in ‘food for sex’ case

January 23, 2025

The 46th Judicial District empaneled grand juries in Wilbarger, Hardeman and Foard Counties last week. Cases were presented by District Attorney Jon Whitsitt. Indicted individuals are presumed innocent until a court verdict is rendered. Corey Allen Johnson, 39, Chillicothe was indicted on two counts of Violation of Civil Rights of Person in Custody, both 2nd…

Wilbarger traffic stop nets 51 pounds of marijuana

January 22, 2025

The Texas Department of Public Safety seized approximately 51 pounds of suspected marijuana during a traffic stop in Wilbarger County. The incident occurred when a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. On January 21, 2025, at 7:59 a.m., a DPS Trooper pulled over a 2024 Nissan Altima traveling east on…