Wilbarger County Connect: Lunch and Learn planned for July 7
The Wilbarger County Connect: Lunch and Learn event is scheduled for July 7, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM CDT. This gathering will take place at The Empire Room in the Auditorium, and it’s designed as a community conversation focused on building a stronger Wilbarger County. Attendees can expect lunch to be provided during…
Read MoreFire reported on Canal St.
Vernon Firefighters responded to a structure fire on Thursday, June 25 shortly before 9 a.m. at Houston and Canal.
Read MoreLaughery resigning as Hardeman County Sheriff
Hardeman County Sheriff Patrick Laughery has announced that he is resigning from office, effective July 31, 2026. Laughery informed the Hardeman County Commissioners Court on Monday, June 22 of his decision. In a letter to the court he stated that he made the decision “after careful prayer and consideration to pursue a new career opportunity,…
Read MoreRozzell, Graf, Patterson win Primary Election
The Republican Primary on Tuesday showed Ashley Rozzell winning the race for the open District Clerk seat, and incumbent County Commissioners Phillip Graf and Josh Patterson fending off primary challengers. All will win office as there are no Democrat opponents in the general election. Wilbarger County District Clerk (Republican) — Ronnie Adams — 27.89% (388…
Read MoreSix Vernon Lions receive Blue Bell/TSWA All State honors
Six Vernon Lions received All State Honors as recognized by the Blue Bell/Texas Sportswriters Association 3A All State Team. Adrian Felton, a junior, was named First Team All State as a defensive lineman after leading the division in sacks last season. Manny Ochoa (a senior offensive lineman) and Bowie Eiken (a junior linebacker) are Second…
Read MoreAD/Coach Kevin Sherrill leaving VISD
Vernon ISD athletic director/football coach Kevin Sherrill announced to students on Friday that he was resigning his position. Sherrill is reportedly taking a similar role at Blooming Grove ISD. The Vernon Record has requested comment/confirmation from the school district and was told a press release would be released soon. Sherrill was hired in 2021, from…
Read MoreCrop tours planned for Wilbarger, Foard counties
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialists and county agents will join Texas A&M AgriLife Research small grains breeders across the state to host field days for the next month as a part of the annual Statewide Small Grains Tour. Small grain crops across Texas will ripen over the next month. On May 21 the Wilbarger…
Read MoreOdell man killed in Clay County Crash
The Texas Department of Transportation has released details of a Clay County fatality crash in April. William Hardman, 63 of Odell, was identified on May 14 as the deceased driver. Date & Time: 4/26/2025, 11:19 PM County: Clay County Location: FM 2606, approximately 8 miles southwest of Henrietta Posted Speed Limit: 35 mph Weather Condition:…
Read MoreHot weather here to stay, severe weather coming
Severe weather is possible, starting this weekend and continuing into next week. National Weather Service forecast discussion states “Confidence is increasing with potentially several days of strong to severe storms over the weekend into next week. Moisture return across much of the area is expected to take place starting Saturday with a dryline set up…
Read MoreSummer volleyball deadline approaches
The Vernon Boys & Girls Club’s Summer Volleyball League deadline to signup is Friday, May 9. The league is open to kindergarten thru 8th grade students. The draft will be held May 13, and games begin June 16 and will last approximately a month. During the season games will be played on Monday, Tuesday, and…
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