Rosemary Ellis
Rosemary Ellis, 90, of Crowell, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Womack Manard Funeral Home Chapel, in Crowell. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra (Jim) Davis, of Blanchard, Okla., and her son, Larry (Roseann) Ellis, of Crowell.
Read MoreFay Elizabeth Hutchinson Collins
Fay Elizabeth Hutchinson Collins, 102, passed away on Sept. 21, 2018 Services were Monday, Sept. 24, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel with Judge David Barnett officiating. Burial was at Eastview Cemetery under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.sullivanfuneralhomevernon.com.
Read MoreLethal Wiseman, Jr.
Lethal Wiseman, Jr., 43, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in Quanah. Burial will follow in Quanah Memorial Park. Visitation was held Tuesday, Sept 25, at Smith Funeral Home.
Read MoreIda Mae Streit
Ida Mae Streit passed away peacefully on Sept. 20, 2018 at the age of 98 lovingly surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Carl and Selma Fritsche of Lincoln, Texas. Ida was preceded in death by her husband Ernest, who was the love of her life. She is survived by her son Dale…
Read MoreCommissioners take no action on animal proposal
Vernon city commission members took no action on a proposal to strengthen animal ordinances related to dangerous dogs and outline penalties for such offenses during a monthly business meeting Tuesday. City Attorney Jonathan Whitsitt said after review of such proposals, he didn’t feel the city was quite ready to take action concerning the revisions. Click…
Read MoreLady Chaps win three of four
The Vernon College Lady Chaps volleyball team hosted North Central Texas College on Monday but ended up on the short end, losing to the NCTC Lady Lions 0-3. Scores by set were 22-25, 19-25 and 9-25. Click here to read the full story.
Read MoreVernon netters top Hereford
The Vernon tennis team picked up a big win Saturday over Hereford 14-5 in tennis action. Hereford came into the match ranked No. 2 regionally while the Lions were No. 3. Click here to read the full story.
Read MoreWGH sets new budget; expects $1.9 million loss
The Wilbarger General Hospital board of directors approved a budget that forecasts a better financial outlook next year, while rebounding from a dismal 2018 fiscal year. Interim Chief Financial Officer Jay Hodges first presented the financial report for August, 2018. Click here to read the full story.
Read MoreCounty raises tax rate 8%
The Wilbarger County Commissioners approved a budget with $9.7 million of income and $9.3 million in expenses for the next fiscal year. They also set a tax rate that represents an 8.21 percent increase over the current year during a meeting held on Monday at the courthouse. Click here to read the full story.
Read MoreWeekend events set by Relay for Life
Back-to-back weekend events are scheduled this Saturday and next by Wilbarger County Relay for Life. Starting off the activities will be the annual Bark for Life from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 in Orbison Park. Pet owners are encouraged to bring their dogs to the park that day for the event,…
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