Two killed in Baylor County accident
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2 Number Injured: 1 Number killed: 2 Date & Time: 12/4/23, 6:21 PM County: Baylor County Location: US 82, approximately 4 miles West of Seymour Posted Speed Limit: 75 Weather Condition: Clear/Cloudy Road Conditions: Dry Vehicle 1: 2018 Dodge Ram 2500 Driver Vehicle 1: Gillispie, Tanner Wayne, a 28-year-old male…
Read MoreLighted Christmas Parade on Saturday
The 2023 Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will begin at 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, in downtown Vernon. Participants must be at the corner of Fannin and Maiden Street where the parade route begins and ends at 5 p.m. in order to get a number and position in line for the parade. Entry must not have…
Read MorePet therapy for finals: Cuddle service at Vernon College campuses on Tuesday
On December 5th VC will be hosting a pet therapy session for our students. It’s been proven that petting a dog can help relieve stress, so we have teamed up with the Humane Society of Wichita Falls and the Humane Society of Wilbarger County to bring in dogs for Finals Week stress relief. The pups…
Read MoreLibrary to host ‘Circle of Write’ on December 2
“Circle of Write“ will be held at Carnegie City-County Library on Dec. 2 at 10:30 a.m. There will be 13 local writers of all genres meeting the community and selling their books.
Read MoreParents Day out at Museum on Dec. 2
Parents’ Day Out at museum Looking for a few hours of uninterrupted holiday preparation? Parent are invited to register their little ones (age 5-10 years old) for a magical Parents’ Day Out at the Red River Valley Museum. While parents tackle Christmas shopping, catch up on chores, wrap gifts, or simply enjoy a well-deserved break,…
Read MoreVernon ISD improves financial rating
The Texas Education Agency’s financial accountability ratings for the 2022-23 school year were released earlier this month with all area districts receiving passing marks. Districts are assigned a letter grade and a corresponding financial management rating. The School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) is designed to encourage districts to improve financial resources “to…
Read More‘Vernon on Ice’ opens
‘Tis the season to be in Vernon. The Vernon on Ice ice rink, presented by Family Health Mart, opened Thanksgiving night, at 1600 Wilbarger St. Get ready to glide across the ice on this 1,750 square foot outdoor synthetic ice-skating rink. Dates of operation, weather permitting, are Thursday, Nov. 23 to Sunday, Jan 7. The…
Read MoreWGH recognized for performance leadership
As part of National Rural Health Day, Wilbarger General Hospital today announced it has been recognized with a 2023 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality. Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes and/or Patient…
Read MoreEntries sought for Lighted Christmas Parade
The 2023 Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will begin at 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, in downtown Vernon. Participants must be at the corner of Fannin and Maiden Street where the parade route begins and ends at 5 p.m. in order to get a number and position in line for the parade. Entry must not have…
Read MoreElection day reminders
Today, Nov. 7, is Election Day in Texas. Statewide, voters will weigh in on 14 proposed amendments to the state constitution. Many voters will also have the opportunity to vote in local elections. “If voters did not cast a ballot during early voting, I encourage them to make a plan to vote today,” said…
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