DPS to Host Commercial Vehicle Training
CHILDRESS – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will host a commercial vehicle training day Thursday, September 27, in Childress. The training will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Click here to read the full story.
Read MoreFootball Lions fall to Hirschi
WICHITA FALLS — The Vernon Lions (1-3) fell to the Hirschi Huskies (3-1) by a 36-6 score Friday night in a soggy, windy game at Memorial Stadium. Click here to read the full story.
Read MoreLady Lions top Hirschi in five sets to open district play
The Vernon Lady Lions opened district play on Friday at Hirschi. Vernon came away with a win in five sets to move to 1-0 in district. The Lady Lions spotted Hirschi the first two sets, 20-25 and 23-25. The Lady Lions stormed back under pressure to win the next two sets 25-16, 25-15. Click here…
Read MoreLion tennis beats Burkburnett 17-2
BURKBURNETT – The Vernon Lion tennis team traveled to Burkburnett on Saturday and returned home with a 17-2 victory to move to 4-0 in District. Click here to read the full story.
Read MoreThornberry voices support for Senate bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Tuesday approved a wide-ranging, $854 billion bill that funds the military and a host of civilian agencies for the next year and provides a short-term fix to keep the government open through early December. The measure includes $675 billion for the Defense Department and boosts military pay by 2.6…
Read MoreVernon commission approves budget, sets tax rate
The Vernon City Commission held a special meeting on Tuesday night, Sept. 18, to set a tax rate and adopt a budget for the next fiscal year. No one spoke during a public hearing portion of the meeting. Click here to read the full story.
Read MoreWGH moves ahead on tax rate
Wilbarger General Hospital board of directors formally approved a tax rate during a special meeting on Tuesday afternoon. The directors adopted a property tax rate of 27 cents per $100 in valuation, a 68.3 % increase in the property tax rate. Click here to read the full story.
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