Vernon’s Thomsen takes over as interim at Florida State
Former Vernon Lion standout Chris Thomsen has taken over as the Florida State head football coach on an interim basis, after Seminoles’ head coach Mike Norvell tested positive for COVID-19 last Friday. “In our most recent round of COVID testing yesterday (Friday), I received a positive result after being negative in our previous two tests…
Read MoreVernon tennis top Rider 16-3
Vernon 16, Rider 3 GIRLS SINGLES Addison Spencer lost to Axelle Jacquemin, 6-0, 6-4 Kinsey Weatherly beat Eleny Sandoval-Almuna, 6-1, 4-6, 10-7 Emili Oznick beat Heather Hughes, 6-0, 6-1 Audi Goodman beat Emme Kosub, 6-4, 6-1 Lilly Jones beat Annika Lygren, 6-4, 6-0 Alexis Delagarza beat Shenia Cornwall, 6-0, 6-0 GIRLS DOUBLES Spencer/Oznick lost to…
Read MoreVernon College increases tax rate, gives tax abatement to solar farm
The Vernon College Board of Trustees unanimously set the college’s tax rate for next year at $0.232436 per $100 valuation. The current rate is a penny less, at $0.221055. The tax rate is the “no new revenue rate”, which used to be called the “effective rate” because it generates the same amount of revenue as…
Read MoreGov. Abbott announces new guidelines for nursing home visitation
Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference on Thursday, part of which announced new guidelines for nursing home visitation. He directed the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to expand visitation to all COVID-negative residents in long-term care and allow the designation of two essential caregivers for residents. This directive will go into place on September 24th. “Allowing safe in-person…
Read MoreGood slate of games Friday
The Vernon Lions will host the Hirschi Huskies (2-1) on Friday at 7 p.m. The Huskies lost their opener to Midlothian Heritage, but have beaten Anna (28-13) and Benbrook (34-28) the past two weeks. Hirschi has a home run threat in A’Marion Peterson. He had 339 rushing yards and 2 TDs in last week’s win.…
Read MoreCity lowers tax rate 3 cents
The Vernon City Commission set the city’s property tax rate for next year during a regular business meeting Tuesday. A public hearing on the proposed property tax rate was held with no one wishing to speak. The proposed tax rate is the effective or “no new revenue rate” of 0.53422 cents per $100 valuation, which…
Read MoreSamuel “Sammy” Munoz Ochoa
Samuel “Sammy” Munoz Ochoa, 57 of Vernon, Texas passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 in Vernon, Texas. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 at 1 p.m. at the Templo Centro Evangelistico Church with Rev. Jonathan Ochoa. Burial followed at the Eastview Cemetery under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Sammy was born…
Read MoreBrandy Renee Conkling
Brandy Renee Conkling, 45 of Vernon, Texas, died on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, in Vernon, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel under direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Anthony Inman. Brandy was born Saturday, April 5, 1975 in Stillwater,…
Read MoreRules set for mail-in ballots
Mail-in ballots The last day that a person can apply for a ballot by mail is Oct. 23, 2020. Wilbarger County Clerk Jana Kennon said that there is great interest in mail-in ballots, with nearly 400 requested so far. Kennon said that for the November General Election, a person can walk their ballot into the…
Read MoreEarly voting hours extended
There will be lots of chances to vote in this year’s General Election. The last day to register to vote is Oct. 5, 2020. County Clerk Jana Kennon said her office was petitioned by the local Democratic Party to have extended Early Voting hours. Enough signatures were obtained that new hours have been added. In…
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