Deadline looms to file for SBA disaster loan
Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West reminded small nonfarm businesses in 24 Texas counties and neighboring counties in Oklahoma of the July 6, 2020, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. These low-interest loans are to offset economic losses because of reduced…
Read MoreThornberry opposes reducing U.S. forces in Germany
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, and 21 other HASC Republicans, on Tuesday, wrote to President Donald Trump urging him to reject reported proposals to reduce U.S. force posture in Germany by 9,500 personnel and further restrict the number of troops permitted in Germany at one time to…
Read MoreJoyce Jean Holder Spears
Joyce Jean Holder Spears 73, of Fargo Texas passed from this life June 8, 2020. Graveside service will be Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Fargo Cemetery under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Joyce was born Nov. 15, 1946 in Durant Okla., to Alford J Holder and Fannie Mae Blackburn. Siblings proceeded…
Read MoreEdith Alma Lewis Howard
Edith Alma Lewis Howard, 98, of Crowell, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020. A graveside service is planned for 11 a.m., Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Crowell Cemetery in Crowell, Texas, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Rev. Jacob Cates, of Redeemer Christian Church, will officiate.
Read MoreGary Lee Byrd
Gary Lee Byrd, age 66, of Electra, Texas passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Bob Lee, Pastor of First United Methodist Church of Electra, and Clark Jones, Pastor of Pilgrim Rest Baptist…
Read MoreVirginia Ann Herchman
Virginia Ann Herchman, 86, of Vernon passed away Friday, June 5. 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later time. Virginia was born in Vernon on Dec. 23, 1933, daughter of the late Leslie Smith and Gladys Anderson Smith. Her paternal grandparents were early Wilbarger County settlers Charlie S. and Rosa Ella (Parks)…
Read MoreRay Phillips
Ray Phillips of Odell. Texas passed peacefully from this life, at the age of 84 years, on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. He was born April 19, 1936 in Vernon, Texas. Ray was a faithful member of the Odell Baptist Church and served as music director for many years. He was also President of the Bell…
Read MorePark reservations for Texas state parks
Visitors can now make camping reservations at parks with arrival dates between June 1 and Sept. 7. This gradual reopening of overnight reservations will be limited to varying degrees at individual parks to align with safe business practices currently followed in Texas. “No one is more pleased than us to welcome more outdoor enthusiasts back…
Read MoreProtest march in Vernon ends peacefully
Around 200 people marched in near 100-degree heat Saturday afternoon from Lyday Park in north Vernon to the Wilbarger County Courthouse. The march was billed as a peaceful march to bring attention to racial injustice and their were no problems reported. The crowd sang, and chanted “Black Lives Matter,” “I can’t breathe,” “Mama,” and Say…
Read MoreFree Fishing Day is June 6
The first Saturday in June each year is designated as Free Fishing Day in the state of Texas. Texans can fish on any public waterbody in the state without a fishing license on June 6, 2020. “Free Fishing Day is a wonderful opportunity for anglers to share their knowledge, skills, equipment, and love for fishing…
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