Community Easter activities planned
The annual Community Easter Service sponsored by the Wilbarger County Ministerial Alliance is scheduled for 6 p.m., Psalm Sunday, April 10, at the First Presbyterian Church. Pastor Luke Morrison will be the speaker. A number of ministers and speakers from throughout the community will take part in the service, and all are invited to attend.…
Read MoreUnited Family begins offering second COVID-19 booster dose to eligible individuals
The United Family is offering the second-round booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, following the approval by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “We are committed to help provide at-risk Americans and their families quick, convenient, and equitable access to the COVID-19 booster,” Tim Purser, director of pharmacy…
Read MoreDetails from Oklaunion fatality accident released
A fatality accident was reported Monday, April 4, 2022 at pproximately 4:45 p.m. in Wilbarger County –on US 287, 10 miles east of Vernon. Posted Speed Limit: 75 Road Conditions: Wet / Raining Vehicle 1: 2009 Infinity passenger car Driver, Deceased – Keith Agustus Francis, 28, Charlotte, NC Seat belt – not worn Vehicle 2:…
Read MoreAggravated kidnapping suspect caught
A suspect has been arrested in an aggravated kidnapping that originated in Vernon. Joshua Dale Southard, 31 from Mississippi, is being held at the Montague County Jail on a felony Wilbarger County warrant for aggravated kidnapping, with additional charges pending. See this week’s print edition, or digital edition for details of the arrest.
Read MoreMejia sentenced for evading arrest
Jose Guadalupe Mejia, 22, of Vernon, was sentenced to six years in prison following his plea of guilty to evading arrest with a motor vehicle. The sentence was handed down by District Judge Dan Mike Bird during recent proceedings of the 46th Judicial District Court in Vernon. On January 3, 2021, a Vernon police officer…
Read MoreTPWD asks for public input on Roadrunner Conservation license plate design
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) asks Texans to weigh in on their favorite designs for a new conservation license plate to support wildlife viewing and nature tourism programs. Voters have until April 21 to complete a short online survey, where they will be able to choose between three images proposed for the Greater…
Read MoreWinds to blame for March fires
Vernon Fire Chief Chris Cook reported that a state fire investigator looked into fires that swept through downtown Vernon on March 20 , destroying two houses, several outbuilding and burning yards, trees and fences. Capt. Cook said that the cause of the initial fire was inconclusive. “It burned so hot and fast that there wasn’t…
Read MoreTennis crowns district champions
The Vernon High School Lions and Lady Lions each earned the UIL District 5-AAAA Tennis Championships during the district meet in Iowa Park last week. Team members include Dane Kieschnick, Kinsey Weatherly, Madison Varela, Presleigh Smith, Max Jones, Kell Castleberry, Isai Regino, Audi Goodman, Paige Patterson, Aleya Goco, Schuyler Brown, Christopher Martinez, Lavery Gonzales, Deandre…
Read MoreANNOUNCEMENT: U.S. Service Academies Forum on Saturday
AMARILLO, TX — The Office of Rep. Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced it will co-host a forum for high school students who are interested in applying to a U.S. Service Academy. Students are encouraged to attend with a parent or guardian, and no RSVP is necessary. The forum will provide a unique opportunity for…
Read MoreBenson sentenced for possession of a firearm
Brian David Benson, 41, of Vernon, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon following his plea of guilty. The sentence was handed down by District Judge Dan Mike Bird during recent proceedings of the 46th Judicial District Court in Vernon. On April 26, 2021, a Vernon…
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