Flood advisory now, flood watch this week
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CDT THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE…Portions of southwest Oklahoma, including the following counties, Jackson and Tillman and northern Texas, including the following counties, Foard, Hardeman and Wilbarger. * WHEN…Until 1045 PM CDT. * IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.…
Read MoreStormy Easter weekend on tap?
Volatile Spring weather is here. During the day on Wednesday, expect south winds to strengthen with gusts of 30 to 40 mph possible. Very warm and breezy conditions are forecast on Thursday, with a high in the mid 90s. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected, beginning late Friday and over the weekend. Thunderstorms…
Read MoreTerrible Tuesday Remembered: “I was Sucked up in it”
By DANIEL WALKER Vernon Record Tuesday, April 10, 1979 seemed like a perfect spring day – right up until a tornado appeared seemingly out of nowhere, cutting a path through Wilbarger County and Vernon that left 11 dead, dozens injured and millions of dollars of property destroyed. “It was just a regular old day. It…
Read MoreTerrible Tuesday remembered: The story of a photograph
Editor’s note: The Vernon Daily Record remembers the anniversary of Terrible Tuesday, April 10, 1979 when multiple tornadoes struck the area. An iconic photo from the time showed a City of Vernon vehicle in the living room of a house. The VDR told the story of the truck on the one-year anniversary in 1980, as…
Read More’90 Minutes in Heaven’ author coming to FBC
90 Minutes in Heaven author coming to FBC The First Baptist Church of Vernon will welcome a special speaker during the Sunday, March 23 service. The service begins at 10:45 a.m. Don Piper is an internationally known best-selling author of the book 90 Minutes in Heaven. Piper has been an ordained minister since 1985.…
Read MoreDSHS provides update on West Texasmeasles outbreak
The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting 124 confirmed cases of measles in the ongoing outbreak in the South Plains and Panhandle regions. DSHS is working with local health departments in that area to investigate cases, provide immunizations where needed, and keep the public informed. Additionally, DSHS issued a health alert Monday after…
Read MoreRep. Jackson plans mobile office hours in Vernon on March 6
The Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced upcoming mobile office hours for March in Seymour, Perryton, Panhandle, and Vernon hosted by congressional staff. Constituents are encouraged to attend if they need assistance with a federal agency or to learn more about the office’s services. Please bring all documentation if you require assistance with a…
Read MoreWinter Weather Advisory: Roads are slick, lots of accidents reported
Roads are slick and bitter cold is here. Wind chills are expected to be below zero. but a warmup is coming. By the weekend the highs will be back in the 60s and in the 70s to start next week. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT… * WHAT…Mixed precipitation. Additional snow…
Read MoreJeff Case named Texas Investigator of the Year
Jeff Case has been named Texas’s Investigator of the Year. Case was presented the Texas District and County Attorneys Association Chuck Dennis Investigator of the Year award last Wednesday at the 2025 Investigators Conference, held at the Texas A&M Convention Center in College Station. “Jeff is an invaluable asset not only to the DA’s office…
Read MoreGirls basketball: Vernon, Crowell in playoffs
Early 43, Vernon 37 The Vernon Lady Lions basketball season came to an end with a bi-district loss to Early 43-37 on Monday. Vernon ends its season with a 21-10 record. The Lady Lions came out strong, taking a 14-10 lead after one quarter. Vernon lead 24-23 at halftime. A cold shooting third quarter saw…
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