New Texas laws in effect for 2025
Several new laws took effect in Texas on January 1, 2025, such as the end of safety inspections for non-commercial vehicles and the collection and use of a consumer’s personal data. The bills were approved in the last Texas legislative session held in 2023. The 88th Texas Legislature sent more than 1,095 laws…
Read MoreDistrict 9-A all district volleyball selections announced
The District 9-1A volleyball season saw Harrold win the state title while Northside and Crowell tied for second in the standings and advance to the playoffs, and Chillicothe played tough in the stacked district. Some 24 players from the district received postseason honors and 31 received academic honors. Superlatives District MVP #21 Senior, Mylie Maness,…
Read MoreHigh fire danger, then cold
The National Weather Service reports a concern with regards to fire weather. The combination of drier air working into the area from the west and northwest, strong north winds and warm temperatures will result in elevated to near critical fire weather conditions. However the strongest winds will be earlier in the day, compared to when…
Read More25 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…
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