Eight building permits issued
The City of Vernon issued eight building permits for the month of February. There were 17 permits issued in January making the year-to-date number 26. January saw the top permit being for solar panels with four and a new home planned at 3500 Main. In February the top permit was for fences, while another new…
Read MoreLady Indians off to strong softball start
The Northside Lady Indians softball team is off to a 3-2 start to the season. Northside opened last Thursday, topping Mineral Wells 8-5 at DBat in Wichita Falls. Brooklyn Koch had 13 strikeouts from the circle for the win. Koch and Hannah Dunson each had 2 RBIs. The Lady Indians turned around and beat Tascosa…
Read MoreWinter storm possible before nice Spring Break
Wilbarger County could get a dose of winter weather later this week, but rebound into the 70s for Spring Break. The National Weather Service says rain, sleet, freezing rain and snow are possible Thursday night, with a 20 percent chance of precipitation. The overnight low Thursday is expected to be in the low 20s. Winds…
Read MoreRep. Jackson’s bill seeks energy independence
On Tuesday Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the American Energy Independence Act of 2022, which reverses President Biden’s shutdown of the American energy sector and returns American energy to full production. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate. Immediately following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the price of oil rose to over…
Read MoreRelay for Life postponed
Last weekend’s planned Relay for Life was postponed due to an illness. A make-up date is expected to be in April, but has not been set.
Read MoreRomanian hacker charged in Texas
A Romanian hacker has been charged with selling millions of stolen credit card numbers obtained through the use of malware. Sorin Becheru, a 34-year-old Romanian, was charged in March 2021 with conspiracy to commit fraud in connection with access devices. Becheru was arrested by Romanian authorities on Jan. 1, 2022 based on a request from…
Read MoreVISD trustees discussing school bids, staff contracts
The Vernon Independent School Board of Trustees will hold their March meeting on Thursday, March 10 instead of the normal Monday meeting date. A public meeting will be held at 6:00 pm in the boardroom at the Vernon ISD Administration Bldg. The Vernon ISD District of Innovation Plan will be presented. Discussion and questions will…
Read MorePowerlifting girls compete at Region
The Vernon Girls Powerlifters competed at the Region 1 meet at the Ward County Event Center Saturday. Vernon’s Audrey Hodges and Yuleka Rameriz competed in the 114 class. Hodges had a total of 540 to finish 9th. She lifted 210 in squat, 110 in bench and 220 in deadlift. Rameriz totaled 415 to finish 14th.…
Read MoreVHS presents One Act Play public performance
The Vernon High School One Act Play is proud to announce it will take to the stage to present: The Book of Dog, by Jiggs Burgess. A public performance is planned for Monday, March 7, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wilbarger County Auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the door, or $4 with a donation…
Read MoreRelay for Life planned
The 2022 Wilbarger American Cancer Society Relay for Life is all set to be held on Saturday, March 5, at the First Baptist Church CLC. Activities will get underway at 3 p.m. and conclude at 9 p.m., with vendors, silent auctions, activities for the younger set, the Walk, and a dinner free for cancer survivors…
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