TASA recognized for efforts to stop domestic violence
Texoma Alliance to Stop Abuse (TASA), a local family violence non-profit, was recently recognized by the Rural Justice Collaborative of the National Center for State Courts for its innovative work combating domestic violence in Wilbarger, Hardeman, and Foard counties. Ten programs in eight states and Puerto Rico will receive recognition for their work in rural…
Read MoreContested seats set for VISD, WGH
Contested races will be on the ballot this Spring for seats on the Vernon ISD board of trustees and the WIlbarger General Hospital board of directors. The election will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022. There are three contested positions up for election on the Vernon Independent School District’s board of trustees. Five newcomers…
Read MoreKiwanis Club pancakes on Saturday
The 68th annual Kiwanis Club Pancake Day is set for Saturday, March 5 at the Wilbarger Auditorium. Serving will be from 7 a.m. to 11.a.m. Tickets are $10. All proceeds go to Kiwanis sponsored children and youth activities.
Read MoreMorton, Patterson reelected; Nava and Boyd win first terms
Wilbarger County voters returned two incumbents and elected two newcomers during the Republican primary election on Tuesday. Because none has a Democratic opponent in the general election, they will take office next January 1, 2023. Turnout was at 23. 8 percent with 1,532 votes cast — 1,380 were cast in the Republican primary and 149…
Read MoreEarly voting turnout ahead of 2018, election results will be posted online Tuesday
Turnout for early voting was considered good be election officials, in the Primary election, considering two winter storms impacted the early voting dates. Wilbarger County Clerk Jana Kennon reported 688 in-person early votes were cast and 138 mail-in ballots were received for the two week early voting period. The 826 early votes represents 9.9 percent…
Read MoreWGH facing staff cuts over vaccine
All Wilbarger General Hospital staff must have their first dose of Covid-19 vaccine by Feb. 22 and be fully vaccinated by March 15, or have a waiver, according to federal requirements. Otherwise they will no longer be employed at the hospital. The Wilbarger General Hospital Board of Directors heard that news as part of their…
Read MoreGov. Abbott sets special election on May 7 for constitutional amendments
Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation setting Saturday, May 7, 2022 as the special election day for two proposed constitutional amendments in Texas. View the proclamation. The two proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot are: PROPOSITION 1: The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on…
Read MoreNew Visions to host 6th annual Black History breakfast
New Visions will hold its sixth annual Black History breakfast at 10 a.m.,, Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Booker T. Washington Gym. Tickets are $12 and may be purchased from Charles McArthur Jr., Elisha Sanchez, Laverne Boyce, Stefanie Diane Merrill, Kevin Hunter, Charles McArthur Sr. or Mamie McArthur. The menu will include eggs, bacon, ham,…
Read MoreLions to play Brownwood in bi-district on Tuesday
The Vernon Lions defeated Iowa Park on Friday 56-51 in a seeding game at City View to take the No. 3 seed in District 5-4A. Coach Doug Patterson thanked the Vernon crowd at the game and said they “were so awesome.” Score by Quarter: 1st: 6-12 Iowa Park 2nd: 17-25 Iowa Park 3rd: 38-41 Iowa…
Read MoreVirtual meeting on old missile silo planned
The United States Army Corps of Engineers is seeking input from the local community on the recommended environmental cleanup at the Atlas Missile Site 7, located approximately 13 miles north/northwest of Vernon, near the intersection of U.S. Highway 283 and FM 91. A virtual public meeting from 6 to 8:00 p.m on Tuesday, 22 February…
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