Vernon loses beloved community leader in accident
A well known and respected member of the Vernon community tragically lost his life in a traffic collision Sept. 12. Irl Holt, 90, of Vernon was pronounced dead at the scene of the two-vehicle collision that occurred on College Drive at Hospital Drive. Vernon Police Department Captain Levi Edmonds said that the police department received…
Read MoreFatality accident in Wichita County
A Wichita Falls man was killed Friday night when he lost control of his vehicle and struck a semi in the opposite lane on US 287 west of Iowa Park. Francisco Javier Munoz, Jr., 24, was pronounced deceased at the scene from injuries he suffered during the crash near Burnett Ranch Road. Munoz was reported…
Read MoreFatality accident in Stephens County reported
Fatality Collision occurred 09-11-2024 at approximately 1631 hours, 1/2 mile south of the intersection of Duncan Bypass and W Bois “D” Arc Ave, Duncan, Oklahoma in Stephens County. Vehicle-1: 2020 Toyota Rav4 driven by Maia Bennett, white female, 59 years of age, residence in Elgin, Oklahoma. Transported by Survival Flight EMS to Duncan Regional Hospital. …
Read MoreNWS: Hot start, rain possible later in week
The National Weather Service is calling for highs in the mid-90s at the beginning of this week in Vernon, and triple digits could be seen on Thursday and Friday. A 30 Percent chance of rain enters the picture late Friday night and continues into Saturday night. Temperatures are expected to cool down with the chance…
Read MoreFootball tickets on sale July 29 to general public
We’re getting closer to the 2024 Vernon Lions football season and today is the final day for fans who had reserve seat season tickets to reclaim those same seats. This Monday, July 29, reserve seat season tickets will go on sale to the general public. The Lions will play six of their 10 regular-season games in…
Read MoreDPS Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized approximately 12 pounds of suspected fentanyl after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Hardeman County. On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 9:07 a.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2015 Buick Verano traveling south on US 287 near Quanah for a traffic violation. During the…
Read MoreKid League Baseball Season Wraps Up
The Kid League Baseball season came to a memorable conclusion last month as the lights at Kid League Park were turned off for the last time this season. The community gathered to celebrate a season filled with excitement, camaraderie, and sportsmanship. Dustin Fraticelli, the Director of Kid League Baseball, expressed his gratitude and pride.…
Read MoreGolf carts, UTVs require driver license and city permit
The City of Vernon, the Vernon Police Department, and the Vernon Sheriff’s Office would like every citizen to know these City of Vernon Ordinances and would like to highlight that a driver must hold a valid driver’s license and a permit to operate a golf cart or UTV City of Vernon ordinances state: 52-406 Operation…
Read MoreLions football season tickets going on sale
Vernon Lions football is just six weeks away. The 2024 season opens with the Lions on the road in Burkburnett on Aug. 30. After that, the Lions will play 6 of their remaining 9 regular-season games in the jungle they call home — Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium. Reserve seat season tickets for those…
Read MoreHarrold, Northside softball players recognized
Class A high school softball players from Wilbarger County have received postseason honors for the recently completed spring season. Northside’s Lily Beam was named Newcomer of the Year, after batting .566 from the plate, with 13 doubles, three homeruns, 27 stolen bases, and scored a team-best 39 runs. First team all-district honors went to…
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