Deadline to register for wrestling club swim party is July 26
The Vernon Wrestling Club’s Swimming Party has been rescheduled for Thursday, Aug. 1, at the City Pool. The party will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and is for all 2023-24 club members and their families, as well as for all Vernon ISD wrestlers and their families. The wrestling club will also be…
Read MoreWilbarger General Hospital welcomes new CFO
Wilbarger General Hospital is excited to welcome Bridgette Lowery Reeves as the new CFO. Reeves’ family moved to Vernon in 1997 because her father, Bill Lowery, accepted the CFO position at WGH. She graduated from Vernon High School in 2000 and received a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from BYU-Idaho. Then, she moved to San Antonio…
Read MoreApril oil and gas totals released for Wilbarger County
The Railroad Commission of Texas reported that 50,877 barrels of crude oil were produced in Wilbarger County during the month of April, according to a production report released by the commission. That report also stated that natural gas production in the county totaled 4,346 MCF (measured cubic feet). In Foard County, crude oil production…
Read MoreVernon netters receive state recognition
Vernon High School tennis players have received postseason honors as part of the Texas High School Coaches Association Class 3A Super Elite Team. Senior Kell Castleberry and sophomores Nevan Schur and Jonathan Medina were named to the team. This was Castleberry’s third time making the team.
Read MoreLion Football camp signup ends Thursday
The Vernon High School Football Staff will be hosting their annual Lion Football Camp from July 22-24 at Leo Brittain Field. Each session will run from 9:30-12:00 each day. This camp is for all incoming K-9th athletes. “We will take campers through drills designed to improve footwork, hand-eye coordination, throwing/catching mechanics, proper running technique, &…
Read MoreJackson County fatality accident claims Frederick man
A Fatality Collision occurred 7-13-2024 at approximately 1514 hours near the intersection of South County Road 210 and East County Road 166, approximately 2 miles east and 2 miles south of Altus, Oklahoma in Jackson County. Vehicle-1: 2007 Ford Escape driven by Loice J. Lennox, black male, 68 years of age, residence in Frederick, Oklahoma. …
Read MoreGrass fire on Sand Road
Vernon Fire personnel were fighting a grass fire, threatening several structures in the 2800 block of Sand Road, on Monday, July 8, 2024. The fire was reported at around 4:10 p.m. Monday. Fire Chief Chris Cook said that the fire appeared to have been started by teens setting off fire works in Orbison Park. Multiple…
Read MoreSummer meals for kids at B&G Club
This summer the Boys & Girls Club of Vernon will be providing healthy, no-cost meals for children 18 and younger, as well as enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old. Join us at one of our convenient locations for lunch from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 3 – July…
Read MoreCongressman Jackson: NDAA extremely beneficial for Texas
Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) supported Texas’ defense priorities during the House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) markup of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. Jackson issued the following statement in support of the legislation, which passed out of committee by a vote of 57-1. The NDAA is expected to be considered on…
Read MoreFatal accident reported in Clay Countyt
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 3 Number Injured: 1 Number killed: 1 Date & Time: 5/31/2024, 12:04PM County: Clay Location: US 287, approximately .25 miles south of Bellevue, Tx Posted Speed Limit: 70 Weather Condition: Clear Road Conditions: Dry Vehicle 1: 2020 Volvo (Truck Tractor), towing a 2016 CIMC semi-trailer. Driver Vehicle 1: Donald Anthony…
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