VISD board of trustees discusses texting, cell phones
Vernon ISD Superintendent Jeff Byrd reported to the VISD board that the district needed to change its use of texting. The discussion was part of Monday’s regular meeting of the VISD board for November. Byrd said a new state law will require that the district needs to archive all school-related texts sent or received and…
Read MoreGrand Jury weighs in on Chillicothe shooting
Last Wednesday a Hardeman County Grand Jury determined that a Hardeman County Deputy Sheriff’s use of force was justified in a shooting that occurred in Chillicothe on August 4, 2019. On that date, the Vernon Record reported that Chillicothe police responded to a report of an aggravated assault at a residence on 7th Street in…
Read MoreCommission hears of proposed new senior living development
The Vernon City Commission heard a presentation on Tuesday regarding a proposed senior development project in the City of Vernon. Michael Beard, of Befco, discussed the development with the commissioners, and field any questions at that time. Beard said Vernon Pioneer Crossing for Seniors is proposing “a high quality Senior Apartment Community in Vernon…
Read MoreGetting ready for Christmas — courthouse decoration lighting this week
Santa is in his sleigh, Rudolph is ready to go and the Christmas trees and wreaths are festooned with plenty of lights. It won’t be long now until all the Christmas decorations surrounding the Wilbarger County Courthouse will be lit to usher in Vernon’s Christmas on the Western Trail and Lighted Parade. Members of the…
Read MoreShirley Myers Kewley
Opelousas. La. – A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, for Shirley M. Kewley at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas. Reverend Gary Schexnayder celebrated the Mass. Rite of Committal was held in the St. Landry Catholic Church Cemetery. Lectors were Martha Hightower and Julie Ray. Mrs.…
Read MoreLocal school numbers look similar for realignment
Local schools have announced their enrollment numbers submitted to the Texas University Interscholastic League. The school enrollment numbers have extra significance because the University Interscholastic League will factor that number into its district realignment process in early 2020. Vernon reported 572, VISD reported 602 last year. Northside reported 59. It was 61 two years ago.…
Read MoreCommunity Thanksgiving meal on Thursday — deadline to sign up for delivery is Sunday
Thanksgiving is Thursday, and preparations are underway to once again provide a community Thanksgiving meal this month through the Holiday Spirits Meals program. The Thanksgiving meal will be served to anyone wishing to attend on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, from 12 noon to 2 p.m., in the Empire Room of Wilbarger…
Read MoreCommunity Thanksgiving service set Sunday
The Vernon Community Thanksgiving Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church Sunday, Nov. 24, at 6 p.m. Pastor Brian Pounds of Assembly of God will deliver the evening message with other pastors assisting in the service as well. The choirs/vocalist from several churches will be joining their voices as a community choir, led…
Read MoreVernon awards bids for water well renovations
The Vernon City Commission awarded bids Tuesday that should bring three water wells online at the city’s West Acres well field in the north part of Wilbarger County. Bids were accepted for Wells #3, #4, #5 to provide well conversions and fence construction. Public Works director Darell Kennon said that the commission had allocated $142,000…
Read MoreJuanita Reeves
Juanita Reeves, 86, of Quanah, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. A funeral service was held at 10a.m., Thursday, Nov. 14 at the First United Methodist Church in Quanah. Rev. Wayne Hollinshead, Rev. Monte Lumpkin, and Rev. Stephen White officiated. Interment followed at the Goodlett Cemetery.
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