WGH can do virus testing, has plan in place
Dr. Travis Lehman updated government and school officials at several meetings during the week. “We have testing supplies now available at the hospital. So, we are ready to test any patient that needs testing as long as they meet certain guidelines that indicate they need testing as supplies are somewhat limited,” Dr. Lehman said. “As…
Read MoreVernon limiting access to City Hall
The City of Vernon released the following statement: “The coronavirus outbreak may cause some of our citizens to experience financial difficulty due to illness, quarantine, or disruption from work. Temporarily, the city will be closing City Hall to public access. This action is being taken to better protect our staff and citizens from the COVID-19…
Read MoreHenry Lee Sims
Henry Lee Sims of Vernon, Texas passed away on March 18, 2020. Services are pending under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home.
Read MoreJanelle Studer
Janelle Studer, 76, a longtime resident of Vernon, Texas, passed from this life into the arms of her loving Savior on March 18, 2020.Janelle was born Nov. 22, 1943, in Houston, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Margaret and EJ Ward. She married Ralph Studer on March 30, 1963 in Knox City, Texas.Janelle…
Read MoreVernon issues local Disaster declaration
CITY OF VERNON, TEXAS MAYORAL DECLARATION OF LOCAL STATE OF DISASTER DUE TO PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WHEREAS, beginning in December 2019, a novel coronavirus, now designated SARSCoV2 which causes the disease COVID-19, has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization; and WHEREAS, the symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild to severe…
Read MoreGov. Abbott announces restaurants, bars and school to be closed at least through April 3
Gov. Greg Abbott, on Thursday, issued an executive order that will close restaurants and schools, among other things to combat the spread of the coronavirus. During a news conference at the state Capitol, Abbott announced an executive order that will limit social gatherings to 10 people, prohibit eating and drinking at restaurants and bars while…
Read MoreGeraldine, “Geri” Chisholm
Geraldine, “Geri” Chisholm, 85, a long-time resident of Vernon, Texas passed away, due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease, on March 17, 2020 in Vernon, Texas. Geri was born Wednesday, Oct. 17, 1934 in Donna, Texas. She was the daughter of the late James Robert Jones and Mary Rebecca /Andrews /Jones. She married James Earl Chisholm…
Read MoreNational Guard activated, Gov. Abbott addresses elections, hospitals, mandates
Texas Pool Reporter Governor Greg Abbott activated the Texas National Guard on Tuesday to be prepared to assist with response efforts for COVID-19. This preparative measure will ensure that the Texas National Guard can assist in various forms throughout the state when needed. Healthcare workers and first responders who are members of the Texas National…
Read MoreGovernor Abbott waives STAAR testing
Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday that he has waived the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year. Additionally, Governor Abbott is requesting that the Department of Education (DOE) waive federal testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year. Governor Abbott is working closely with the Texas Education Agency…
Read MoreGovernor Abbott waives certain rules relating to vehicle registration
Governor Abbott also announced that Texas is waiving certain rules relating to vehicle registration, parking placards for persons with disabilities, and titling to aid the state’s efforts to combat COVID-19. These suspensions will allow Texans to avoid penalties for failure to timely title or register a vehicle, or renew a parking placard. The waivers…
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