Texas Game Warden Search and Rescue Drone Program Yields Positive Outcomes Across the State
AUSTIN – Three recent incidents requiring game warden drone support and successful coordination with local law enforcement led to an arrest in east Texas and two rescues of lost individuals in the hill country. On the night of Nov. 3, Texas Game Warden Michael Hummert responded to an Erath County Sheriff’s Office request for…
Read MoreWreaths Across America plans underway
National Wreaths Across America Day will be observed on Dec. 17. There will be a ceremony at 11 a.m., that day at Eastview Cemetery in Vernon to coordinate with the ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery. To order or sponsor wreaths contact Merlien Bishop at 940-839-5592. Wreaths are $15 each 5 for $75 or 10…
Read MoreChristmas Tree Lanes planned
One special event that will soon bring the sights and sounds of the season to the town will be Vernon Christmas Tree Lanes. To participate, the City of Vernon is asking neighbors to agree on, reserve a name and then decorate their lawns with items, lights and décor using the theme they’ve chosen. Residents are…
Read MoreUSSV winter coat drive underway
The USSV is currently conducting a Winter Coat Drive. Donations of coats, hats, gloves, scarves and socks in all sizes, may be taken to USSV, located at. 1708 Main. USSV is open from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, call Susan at 940-839-9781 or Janie at 940-473-9422.
Read MoreCourthouse Christmas decorations to be lit Thursday
Christmas decorations to be lit The Vernon Christmas Lighting downtown at the Wilbarger County Courthouse will take place on Thursday, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. This is a family event for all to enjoy cookies, hot cocoa, caroling, a scavenger hunt and the lighting of the decorations on the square.
Read MoreStar Tree registration on Sunday
Star Tree registration The annual Vernon Jaycees Star Tree registration will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20, at the Boys $ Girls Club. The first 200 children will be registered. Registration must be done by a legal guardian, and proof of income must be provided. Those registering children are asked…
Read MoreThanksgiving community service set for Sunday
The annual Thanksgiving community church service sponsored by the Wilbarger County Ministerial Alliance will be held at 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20, at the Wilbarger Street Church of Christ. Bryan Nix is minister of the church. Taking part in the service will be Nix. Ric Rosales, Norris Thomas, and George Records. Everyone is invited to…
Read MoreHodges appointed new police chief
Longtime Vernon Police Officer Wayne Hodges was appointed Police Chief for the City of Vernon on Wednesday morning. A 3-member panel, consisting vetted a large pool f candidates down to four finalists, and those four were interviewed by the Vernon City Commission this week on Monday and Tuesday night in closed session. After consulting with…
Read MoreWilbarger County election results
Wilbarger County voted Republican overwhelmingly in Tuesday’s mid-term election. There were 3,203 voters, out of 8,359 for a turnout of 38.3 percent. Most county voters voted early, by an almost 2-1 margin over voters casting a ballot on election day. Incumbent U.S. District 13 Congressman Ronny Jackson was reelected with 82.5 percent of the Wilbarger…
Read MoreOrbison mural celebration
There will be a celebration of the reconstructed Roy Orbison mural beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 29 outside 1500 Main St. Live music will be presented by the Already Goners.
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