Skip to content

Church activities for Nov. 24

November 22, 2024

Items in this listing, unless otherwise stated, are for the week of Nov. 24. — Second Baptist Church: Sunday School for all ages is held at 9:45 a.m. with worship service at 10:45 a.m. Bible study for all ages is at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wednesday night meal is at 6 p.m. Wednesday night…

Vernon Lions faces Amarillo River Road in Area playoff

November 21, 2024

Daniel Walker Vernon Record Vernon faces the Amarillo River Road Wildcats on Thursday at Lowrey Field in Lubbock, kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. “They are a solid football team, they beat Lamesa last week and finished fourth in a very tough district with Shallowater, Bushland and Dalhart,” Vernon Coach Kevin Sherrill said of the…

VC volleyball receives postseason honors

November 21, 2024

Vernon College first year volleyball coach Jaylin Thomas was named Region V North co-coach of the year after her team finished second in the conference with a 10-4 record and 19-14 overall. Lady Chaps Carli White and Peyton Cole were named first team Region V North all-conference. Vernon College’s Trinity Williams, Taneah Penn, and Iyahna…

Green hydrogen project fizzles

November 21, 2024

What began as a joint venture to build a $4 billion green hydrogen facility in Wilbarger County came to an end in November. The partnership of Air Products and AES to construct a plant for producing hydrogen in Wilbarger County dissolved when Air Products withdrew from the project. Air Products was to be responsible for…

WGH holding Santa for Seniors Drive

November 21, 2024

Wilbarger General Hospital is sponsoring a Santa for Seniors Drive now through December 13. Donated items will be distributed as Christmas gifts to local senior citizens through the Meals on Wheels program. Donation boxes are located in the WGH lobby, on the third floor, second floor, administration office and in the gift shop. Items needed…

Watch: Aydelott signs to compete for University of Wyoming

November 20, 2024

Vernon High School senior Jackson Aydelott has signed a letter of intent to run track for the University of Wyoming on Wednesday afternoon. Aydelott signed his letter at the Vernon High School gym before a packed house of fellow students, school staff and family. Watch part of the signing ceremony here: https://x.com/i/status/1859318065550237849

Lions tame Sweetwater for bi-district championship

November 20, 2024

Daniel Walker Vernon Record GRAHAM — The Vernon Lions defeated the Sweetwater Mustangs by a 28-9 score last Friday in the 3A-DI bi-district playoff game. The win was the first bi-district title for Vernon since 2018. The Lions defense played lights out, holding the high-flying Mustangs to 64 yards rushing on 25 carries, and 124…

Lady Hornets advance to state title game

November 20, 2024

The Harrold Lady Hornets have advanced to the UIL Class A State volleyball Tournament’s championship game, for the second straight year. Harrold swept the three games of the Regional Tourney in Midlothian, winning all nine sets they played, finishing with the title on Saturday over Saint Jo. On Tuesday the Lady Hornets faced off with…

Holiday Spirit Meal preorders underway

November 17, 2024

  Preparations are underway for the annual Holiday Spirit Meal, served at the Wilbarger Auditorium on Thanksgiving Day. Phones are now available to take requests for delivered meals. Please call (940)414-0401.  Leave your name, address, phone number and the number of meals that you are needing delivered. Keep in mind that if you or someone…

Lots of rain this weekend, potential for sever weather — then cold

November 15, 2024

The National Weather Service discussion reports: “Another slightly warmer day is expected on Saturday, although we will begin to see more clouds moving over the area. The next large-scale storm system will begin to affect the area Sunday. The closed upper-level low takes a southerly route over Sonora and Chihuahua before beginning to lift northeast…