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Cold week, snow possible

January 7, 2025

The rest of this week will be cold, with a possibility of snow in the forecast. The National Weather Service reports: “Snow precipitation coming up from western into northern Texas may start moving into our western north Texas counties by Thursday mid-morning prior to sunrise. Confidence is still high for winter weather to affect our…

Honoring Lady Lions 1985 state title team

January 4, 2025

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Vernon Lady Lions capturing the Class 3A State Basketball Championship and Vernon ISD will be honoring members of that 1985 state title team on Friday, Jan 10. A reception for the team will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the VHS Band Hall. The…

New Texas laws in effect for 2025

January 1, 2025

    Several new laws took effect in Texas on January 1, 2025, such as the end of safety inspections for non-commercial vehicles and the collection and use of a consumer’s personal data. The bills were approved in the last Texas legislative session held in 2023. The 88th Texas Legislature sent more than 1,095 laws…

District 9-A all district volleyball selections announced

December 31, 2024

The District 9-1A volleyball season saw Harrold win the state title while Northside and Crowell tied for second in the standings and advance to the playoffs, and Chillicothe played tough in the stacked district. Some 24 players from the district received postseason honors and 31 received academic honors. Superlatives District MVP #21 Senior, Mylie Maness,…

High fire danger, then cold

December 30, 2024

The National Weather Service reports  a concern with regards to fire weather. The combination of drier air working into the area from the west and northwest, strong north winds and warm temperatures will result in elevated to near critical fire weather conditions. However the strongest winds will be earlier in the day, compared to when…

25 Vernon Lions named All-District in District 4-3A D1

December 30, 2024

The Vernon Lions football squad had been recognized for its recent campaign, going 9-4 and advancing to the 3A regional playoffs. Junior quarterback Ty Scott was named District 4-3A Offensive Player of the Year. Scott completed74 0f 125 passes for 1,222 yards and rushed 126 times for 1,222 yards. In all eight Lions were named…

Lady Lions named all-district in volleyball

December 30, 2024

The 2024 District 7-3A All-District Volleyball Team includes five Lady Lions, with 5 others receiving honorable mention. Vernon’s Key’Maria McBride was named the Most Valuable Server for the district. Lady Lions named First Team All-District are Mari Johnson and Klancy Sherrill. All-District Second Team honors went to Mijah Johnson and Jeana Martinez. Lady Lions receiving…

Wreaths Across America on Dec. 14

December 8, 2024

Wreaths Across America Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach our children the value of Freedom. On Dec. 14, Wreaths Across America will be at Eastview Cemetery to remember and honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes and the act of saying the name…

Christmas Concert on Thursday

December 8, 2024

  The Roarin’ Lion Band will perform its Christmas Concert at 6 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Wilbarger Auditorium. There will also be performances of the VMS bands as well. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Admission is free.

VMS Jingle Jog set Dec. 14

December 6, 2024

Vernon Middle School’s Jingle Jog will take place on Dec. 14. Participants can choose between the 1 mile and 5k runs. The Jingle Jog is a fundraiser for the VMS Student Incentive Activity Fund. All walkers, joggers, and runners are welcome! Registration is open to the community until the morning of the race. A prize…