Latest from Vernon ISD — no school Monday and Tuesday
In its latest update, Vernon ISD has canceled school for students on Monday March 23 and Tuesday March 24. Teachers will still report. The situation could change. Superintendent Jeff Byrd said that the purpose will be to share the district’s plan with staff and to take input from everyone involved in making sure that the…
Read MoreLocal sports postponed
Vernon College is on Spring Break this week, Dr. Dusty Johnston reported Friday that the college plans business as usual for the following week, unless the situation escalates. All VC sports are canceled for the next two weeks. Vernon ISD is also on Spring Break this week, trustee JJ Oznick reported that normal operations…
Read MoreWGH plans for coronavirus
Wilbarger General Hospital continues to focus on preparation efforts regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). “We are following suggested infection prevention protocols and guidance from the CDC,” Public Relations and Marketing Director Carrie Hawkins stated. “As recommended by the CDC and out of caution, we are implementing visitor restrictions. Beginning immediately, visitors on weekends and after 7…
Read MoreCity of Vernon plans for outbreak
The City of Vernon is working with local, state, and federal agencies to insure that, to the best of our ability, our citizens and staff are protected during the possible outbreak of the Coronavirus as we would be with any disease The city’s main focus will be on the safety of the public and as…
Read MoreNo need to panic, plan in place for coronavirus
The possibility that the Coronavirus outbreak will affect Wilbarger County was center stage Friday as Wilbarger General Hospital held an informational seminar and cooperative planning session that included hospital staff, representatives from city and county government, Vernon ISD and Vernon College as well as representatives of area nursing homes and pharmacies. The consensus was that…
Read MoreRobert Allan Goodrich
Robert Allan Goodrich, 64, of Big Spring, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 in a Lubbock hospital. No services are planned at this time. Survivors include his wife, Sallie Goodrich; one daughter, Alexandra Goodrich; one son, Paxton Goodrich; his mother, Hazel Goodrich; one brother, Richard Goodrich; and one sister, Deborah Nouri. Arrangements are under direction…
Read MoreGovernor Abbott Declares State Of Disaster For All Texas Counties
Governor Greg Abbott Friday held a press conference at the State Capitol to update the public on the status of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Texas and what the state is doing to protect public health. The Governor also announced several new actions Texas is taking to mitigate the spread of the virus, including declaring a…
Read MoreKathleen Bell Martin
Kathleen Bell Martin, 93 of Abilene, Texas died on Sunday, March 8, 2020, in Abilene, Texas.Services will be Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Derrell Monday offi ciating. Interment will be held at Wilbarger Memorial Park under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home.Kathleen was born Tuesday, Nov.…
Read MoreElton Erwin Zoch
Elton Erwin Zoch, 93 of the Elliott Community went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on March 5, 2020 in Vernon, Texas.Elton was born Feb. 5, 1927 in Wilbarger County, Texas. He was the son of the late Karl Zoch and the late Lydia Reinhardt Zoch. He married Edna Reinisch in 1968 and was…
Read MoreJoe Guy Bacon, Jr
Joe Guy Bacon, Jr., 92 of Vernon, Texas, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Amarillo, Texas. Memorial service will be held Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church Chapel with Rusty Dickerson and Jeff Bearden officiating under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, March…
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