Gov. Abbott extends diseaster declaration
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has extended the state’s disaster declaration in response to the coronavirus pandemic as the state approaches nearly 13,500 deaths. The extension of the disaster declaration came as three of the state’s largest school districts experienced technical problems on Tuesday as their students started the new school year virtually because of concerns…
Read MoreQuanah Parker Day on Saturday
Quanah Parker Trail arrows will stand a little taller on Saturday, Sept. 12 – Quanah Parker Day in Texas. The statewide observance, which Texas Governor Greg Abbott decreed for the second Saturday of each September, commemorates the life of Comanche Chief Quanah Parker. In the Texas Plains Trail Region, volunteer leaders launched a Quanah Parker…
Read MoreOpal Elizabeth Yung Winser
Opal Elizabeth Yung Winser, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 in Vernon, Texas.Funeral services were celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 in the chapel of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home with Deacon David Bindel, offi ciating. Rite of Committal followed at Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home…
Read MorePatsy Ruth Word
Patsy Ruth Word, 90 of Vernon, Texas, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Vernon, Texas. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 at 10 a.m., at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Derrell Monday officiating. Burial followed at the Eastview Cemetery under the direction of the Sullivan Funeral Home. Patsy was born…
Read MoreJeanette “Sis” Orman
Jeanette “Sis” Orman, 92, of Vernon, Texas, died on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Vernon, Texas. Graveside service will be Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Eastview Cemetery under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Officiating will be Dr. Derrell Monday. Visitation will be Wednesday 1 p,m, until service time at Sullivan Funeral…
Read MoreArea High School football schedule
Vernon vs. Gainesville The Vernon Lions lost their season opener at Big Spring 36-14 last Friday. It was close at half, as the Lions trailed 18-14. Christian Ochoa led Vernon with 14 carries for 92 yards and a TD. Vernon will be back in action on Friday at home, against Gainesville, with kickoff at 7…
Read MoreThursday is last day to purchase ticket for Friday’s football game
VISD superintendent Jeff Byrd stated that tickets for the home opener Friday against Gainesville will be available to the general public on Wednesday and Thursday. Due to capacity restrictions, from Covid-19 protocal, only 1,500 tickets will be sold to Vernon fans. No tickets will be available at the gate, and those planning to attend the…
Read MoreReception to honor retiring pastor, wife
A come and go reception will be hosted by members of the Vernon Baptist Church from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 5, in the fellowship hall of the Vernon Baptist Church at 2700 Montgomery to honor Pastor Gary Chapman and his wife, Monica, on their retirement from the pastorate. A greeting card basket…
Read MoreChillicothe VFD fish fry set Saturday
The Chillicothe Volunteer Fire Department fish fry will be held Saturday, Sept. 5 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the CVFD. It’s “all you can eat” fried catfish, fries, hush puppies and red beans. Cost is $10 a plate and $5 a plate for children 6 and younger. All proceeds and donations will go…
Read MoreOlan Bourland
Olan Bourlan, 76, of Electra, Texas, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in the Electra Memorial Hospital.Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Bob Lee offi ciating. Interment will follow in Eastview Cemetery in Vernon under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home…
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