25 Vernon Lions named All-District in District 4-3A D1
The Vernon Lions football squad had been recognized for its recent campaign, going 9-4 and advancing to the 3A regional playoffs. Junior quarterback Ty Scott was named District 4-3A Offensive Player of the Year. Scott completed74 0f 125 passes for 1,222 yards and rushed 126 times for 1,222 yards. In all eight Lions were named…
Read MoreLady Lions named all-district in volleyball
The 2024 District 7-3A All-District Volleyball Team includes five Lady Lions, with 5 others receiving honorable mention. Vernon’s Key’Maria McBride was named the Most Valuable Server for the district. Lady Lions named First Team All-District are Mari Johnson and Klancy Sherrill. All-District Second Team honors went to Mijah Johnson and Jeana Martinez. Lady Lions receiving…
Read MoreWreaths Across America on Dec. 14
Wreaths Across America Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach our children the value of Freedom. On Dec. 14, Wreaths Across America will be at Eastview Cemetery to remember and honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes and the act of saying the name…
Read MoreChristmas Concert on Thursday
The Roarin’ Lion Band will perform its Christmas Concert at 6 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Wilbarger Auditorium. There will also be performances of the VMS bands as well. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Admission is free.
Read MoreVMS Jingle Jog set Dec. 14
Vernon Middle School’s Jingle Jog will take place on Dec. 14. Participants can choose between the 1 mile and 5k runs. The Jingle Jog is a fundraiser for the VMS Student Incentive Activity Fund. All walkers, joggers, and runners are welcome! Registration is open to the community until the morning of the race. A prize…
Read MoreEarly voting begins in VISD runoff: Candidates answer questions
With no candidate having the majority of votes in the Nov. 5 election for the unexpired term for Place 3 on the Vernon ISD Board of Trustees, a runoff election between the two candidates, of the original five, receiving the most votes is being conducted. Early voting started Monday for the runoff election between Jarrod…
Read More“Circle of Write” planned at library on Saturday
Wilbarger County, for as small a population as we have, is home to a surprising number of published authors. These writers cover nearly the whole spectrum of writing genres from fiction to self-help and everything in-between. From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday Dec. 7, at the Carnegie City–County Library, 2810 Wilbarger St., the library…
Read MoreLighted Christmas Parade slated for Dec. 14
The 19th annual Vernon Lighted Christmas Parade is scheduled for December 14 at 6 p.m. with the traditional route planned to travel through downtown, around the courthouse square. The Vernon High School marching band will play Christmas music. There will be floats, and decorated vehicles of all kinds festively lit up. Those include tractors,…
Read MoreGolf cart registrations expiring
Golf cart and ATV registrations for the city of Vernon expire Nov. 30. Operators of these type vehicles need to register them in order to drive them on city streets after Nov. 30. Registration can be completed at Vernon City Hall, 1725 Wilbarger St., by bringing proof of insurance, completing paperwork and payment of $50.…
Read MoreDollhouse Village open through Dec. 31
Dollhouse Village opening Nov. 29 Happyville: A Christmas Dollhouse Village opens Friday, Nov. 29, at the Red River Valley Museum. Come out and see all the fantastic little details hidden throughout the village Nov. 29 to Dec. 31.
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