Governor Abbott, TDHCA take initial action to secure financial housing assistance
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) have taken initial action to provide tenant-based rental assistance for Texans experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19. The Governor has waived statutes relating to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) HOME Investments Partnership program which would allow Texas greater…
Read MoreWalter Wayne Scott
On March 28, 2020, Walter Wayne Scott passed away peacefully at his lake house in Paris, Texas. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and beloved wife, Lucinda Rouse Scott, his daughter Rachel Scott Hoskins, his son Ryan Wayne Scott, his, as he lovingly referred to her as, red headed step child Kristi Rader…
Read MoreKenneth Perry Alexander Jr,
Kenneth Perry Alexander Jr, 69 a lifelong resident of Wilbarger County died peacefully Monday March 30, 2020 surrounded by his family. Kenny was born August 20, 1950 in Vernon, Texas. He was the son of the late Kenneth Perry Alexander and Edna Ruth Wilhelm Alexander. He married Sandra Kay Pennington on April 18, 1969 in…
Read MoreStatewide executive order goes into effect Thursday, schools shut til May
Governor Greg Abbott Monday issued an Executive Order implementing Essential Services and Activities Protocols for the entire state of Texas. The protocols direct all Texans to minimize non-essential gatherings and in-person contact with people who are not in the same household. The Governor’s Executive Order renews and amends his previous order enforcing federal social distancing guidelines for…
Read MoreGov. Abbott discusses his latest directives
Bob Garrett Texas Pool Reporter Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday that Texas has more than doubled the number of hospital beds available for patients who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in a recent week. He announced the state’s first pop-up hospital for COVID-19 patients will be erected by at the Kay Bailey Huchison…
Read MoreRunoff election delayed
Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation postponing the runoff primary election until July 14, 2020 — the same date as the special election for Texas State Senate District 14. The runoff election was originally scheduled for May 26th, but has been postponed in conjunction with the state’s ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.…
Read MoreLarrie Tom Upton
Larrie Tom Upton passed away peacefully on March 12, 2020 in Wichita Falls, Texas. He was born May 30, 1945 in Vernon. He worked for the City of Vernon, B&D Well Services of Graham, Texas, North Texas State Hospital and finally W.T. Waggoner Estate Ranch for many years and was of the Baptist faith. He…
Read MoreJanet Denise Bacon Everett
Janet Denise Bacon Everett, passed peacefully from this life to a life without pain, suffering, or worries, on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in Kerrville, Texas. Janet was born on June 1, 1962 in Vernon, Texas to parents Joe Bacon and Juanita Matney Bacon. Janet grew up in Vernon, where she graduated from Vernon High School.…
Read MoreHenry Lee Sims
Henry Lee Sims, 95 of Vernon, Texas died on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in Vernon, Texas. Graveside services will be Friday, March 27, 2020 at 12 noon at Wilbarger Memorial Park under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Early Williams.
Read MoreDebra Helen Faris
Debra Helen Faris, 66, of Vernon, Texas, died at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2020 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Her family will abide by her wishes of cremation and memorial at a future date in Matagorda, Texas, at the beach she loved to visit.
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