Wilbarger burn ban is back
After a short hiatus to allow for agricultural cleanup and the Fourth of July holiday, the Wilbarger County Commissioners Court reinstated a burn ban for the county. The ban will last for 90 days. The commissioners court met with Wilbarger Emergency Coordinator Cody Alexander on Monday to hear his assessment of the fire danger. Alexander…
Read MoreAccused trafficker investigated for aggravated sexual assault
Vernon Police are involved in a multi-jurisdiction investigation into the activities of a suspected human trafficker. Vernon Police Lt. Mickey Allen said the local authorities were contacted at about 7:21 p.m. on Thursday, July 21 by the Wichita County Sheriff Office. “They had made a traffic stop between Wichita Falls and Henrietta, and a male…
Read MoreWeekend events planned at Copper Breaks SP
A couple of events are planned this weekend at Cooper breaks State Park, located off of Highway 6 between Crowell and Quanah. On Friday, July 29, you can take a night hike with a ranger, at 9 p.m. Reservations are required. Call CBSP Headquarters to sign up to explore the Dark Side of Copper Breaks.…
Read MoreKid League director stepping down
Lions Club of Vernon has accepted the resignation letter from their Kid League Director, Dustin Fraticelli. His resignation is effective upon his replacement. “It has been a pleasure to work with the members of the Lions Club of Vernon for the past 5 years. I have great gratitude towards the Lions Club of Vernon for…
Read MoreVHS football summer dates to remember
— July 25-28th is the Last week of Summer Strength and Conditioning. The format will be open weight room from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. — July 27 & 28th: Equipment Handout. Juniors and Seniors equipment handout will be July 27 from 12:30 to 3:00. On July 28 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Equipment…
Read MoreTexas Prepaid Tuition Program Newborn Enrollment Deadline Approaches
(AUSTIN) — Texas families have through July 31 to enroll their newborns at 2021-22 prices in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund®, the state’s prepaid college tuition program. Newborns are children younger than 1 year of age at the time of enrollment. * “It is never too early for Texas families to consider enrolling their newborns…
Read MoreOklahoma chase ends in Wilbarger County
A high-speed pursuit that began in Altus, Oklahoma and ran through three Oklahoma counties ended in Wilbarger County in Texas Wednesday, July 20. Altus Police Chief Tim Murphy stated that the chase started at around 11:30 p.m. when a patrol officer observed two vehicles racing in the 1400 block of East Broadway in Altus, heading…
Read MoreUpdate: All okay after fire emergency declared in Vernon
11:50 a.m. update, all clear. Police are opening U.S. 70, residents can return to homes. 11:10 a.m. update: Atmos reports that gas shut off; no further evacuations needed. Those already evacuated have not been cleared to return however. 10:50 a.m. update: Residents are being evacuated to Vernon College. Hyper reach has been activated. 10:40 a.m.…
Read MoreWilbarger County producers have until Aug. 1 to submit FSA county committee nominations
Farmers and ranchers have until Aug. 1, 2022, to nominate candidates to serve on the Wilbarger County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Committee. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) accepts nominations each year in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAAs) for individuals to serve on these locally led committees. “The Aug. 1 deadline is quickly approaching,” said…
Read MoreThree sentenced in recent court cases
Three area men were sentenced to prison during recent proceedings of the 46th Judicial District Court sitting in Wilbarger and Hardeman counties. Christopher Lyn Mathis, 44, of Vernon, was sentenced to six years in prison following his plea of guilty to assault family violence with previous conviction. On September 23, 2020, Vernon police responded to…
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