Vernon Halloween activities planned
Halloween activities in Vernon will include the following: Saturday, Oct. 29 –“Harvest Hunt”, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Carnegie City-County Library –Camp Fire Halloween Carnival, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wilbarger County 4-H Barn Sunday, Oct. 30 –Western Trail Cowboy Church Fall Festival, 5 p.m., 13406 US Hwy. 70 Monday, Oct. 31 –Munchkins on Main…
Read MoreVernon Lions at Jim Ned on Friday
Daniel Walker Vernon Record The challenge this week for the Vernon Lions is not to let one loss become two. Vernon travels to Tuscola to face Jim Ned High School on Friday for a battle with the district unbeaten Indians. It’s the perfect measuring stick to see how much progress they’ve made. Jim Ned has…
Read MoreHarrold, Northside tie for district title, tie-breaker on Thursday
Northside and Harrold played Saturday. The Lady Hornets got revenge for an earlier loss, beating the Lady Indians in three sets to forge a tie at the top of the District 1A-3 standing with identical 5-1 records. The two teams both made the playoffs, which begin next week. Seeding will be determined Thursday when Harrold…
Read MoreThomas’ murder conviction affirmed
The Seventh Court of Appeals issued an opinion on Oct. 13, affirming the conviction of Robert Thomas, III, for the offense of capital murder involving the killing of Jerry McBride on May 20, 2017, in Vernon. The case had a number of twists and turns with another person originally being arrested and charged for the…
Read MoreChris Dunson takes over at Vernon Auto Group
Daniel Walker Vernon Record Chris Dunson has been named Executive General Manager of Vernon Auto Group, effective Sept. 1, 2022. The Vernon native graduated from Vernon High School in 1994 and has worked at the local dealership for the past 16 years in a variety of roles before taking over the leadership role this last…
Read MoreTxDOT offers safe Halloween Driving Tips
Halloween is just days away. Car crashes have risen for the third year in a row for Texas. The following safety tips could save a life with all the kids out for Trick or Treating. 1.Use your headlights. Even in the daytime, trick-or-treaters are much more likely to see you if you are shining your…
Read MoreEarly voting begins Monday
Early voting for the Nov. 8 general election will begin Monday, Oct. 24 and end Friday, Nov. 4. Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted each weekday during this period from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wilbarger County Auditorium, 2100 Yamparika St., Vernon. Ballots by mail can be requested until Oct. 28.…
Read MoreHowl of a Good Time on Saturday
A group of Wilbarger General Hospital employees has teamed up with the Wilbarger Humane Society to sponsor “Howl of a Good Time” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Wilbarger General Hospital Walking Trail. There will be a canine talent show, dog race and costume contest with trophies for the top…
Read MorePolice chief resigns
The City of Vernon is looking for a new police chief after Chief Randall Agan submitted his two-weeks notice of resignation Monday to City Manager Marty Mangum. Agan took over the police department’s top spot in December of 2017. As chief, Agan feels that one of his accomplishments was to restore the public’s faith in…
Read MoreAttempted armed robbery reported
At 4:42 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, Vernon Police responded to Cefco, in the 2800 block of U.S. 287, for the report of an attempted armed robbery. An employee of the business was outside when they reported being approached by a subject wanting to sell them jewelry. After the reporting party refused to purchase anything, they…
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