Candidate filing deadline is today
The deadline for filing to be placed on the ballot as a candidate for a seat on the Vernon City Commission, or Wilbarger General Hospital, is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. Places 3 and 4 on the Vernon City Commission are up for election May 2. Place 3 incumbent Don Aydellot and Place 4 incumbent…
Read MoreTexas House bill would rename stretch of 287 after 9-year-old crash victim
A Texas House bill seeks to rename a portion of U.S. 287 as the Molly Mullins Memorial Highway. The measure was introduced by Rep. Morgan Meyer, of the 108th District representing downtown Dallas. Molly Mullens, age 9 of Highland Park, was killed in a head-on collision in Oklaunion on March 16, 2024, as her family…
Read MoreBitter cold, wintry mix on tap
Saturday Sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming north northwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 22. North wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Breezy…
Read MoreFlu strains supply, blood donors needed
February 13, 2025 – Our Blood Institute is still 2,000 donations behind what’s needed to replenish the local blood supply, not including the 1,200 donations required daily to meet the regular needs of area hospitals, where usage has already increased. This shortage has worsened since declaring a blood emergency, as winter weather hit parts of…
Read MoreThree dead in Jackson County accident on Thursday
A Fatality Collision occurred Thursday 02.06.2025 at approximately 13:47 p.m. near the intersection of US-62 and South County Road 194, 3 miles east of Duke, Oklahoma in Jackson County. Multiple people were killed and an 8-year-old boy was hospitalized following the Thursday afternoon wreck. An unidentified 8-year-old boy was flown to United Regional Medical Center…
Read MoreLarry McMurtry Literary Center plans preview opening of author’s renowned bookstore in Archer City
Larry McMurtry Literary Center plans preview opening of author’s renowned bookstore in Archer City Ever since the Archer City Writers Workshop purchased the former Booked Up from Chip and Joanna Gaines in late October 2024, newspapers, television stations and magazines have produced a long string of stories about plans to convert Booked Up into the…
Read MoreWindy weekend, winter weather coming?
Lots of weather changes are on tap in the next week. Areas of fog are expected to develop across the area tonight. Two rounds of winter weather are possible next week Monday through Wednesday, including chances for snow, freezing rain, and sleet Several cold fronts will arrive between Saturday and mid week next week, yielding…
Read MoreAltus Air Base holding weekend operations
Altus Air Force Base will be conducting flight training outside of weekday flight operating hours to maintain mission requirements on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Residents that live near AAFB may hear noise and see aircraft outside of normally expected times on Feb. 8. There will otherwise be no disruption to normal base operations. If you…
Read MoreGovernor Abbott’s State Of The State Address set for Sunday
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his 2025 State of the State address will be on Sunday, February 2 at 5:00 PM CT and Nexstar Media Group Inc. television stations across Texas will carry a live telecast. During the address, Governor Abbott will outline his priorities for the 89th Legislature and the bold action the…
Read MoreWGH Art of Caring Gala set for Feb. 22
The Wilbarger Genearl Hospital Art of Caring Gala is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at La Hacienda Avitia, 7900 Eagle St. This year’s theme is Mardi Gras Party. Tickets are now available. Contact Vicky Woodfin by calling 940-553-2881, or email vwoodfin@wghospital.com for further information.
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