Realignment set for area schools
The University Interscholastic League (UIL), the governing body of high school athletics in Texas, released its biennial district realignment for football, basketball and volleyball for the 2022-24 seasons last Thursday morning. Vernon dropped down to 3A Division 1, along with Iowa Park, and will join Jim Ned, Bowie, Breckenridge and Clyde in District 3-3A Division…
Read MoreContested local races shaping up
The filing period is open for seats on the Vernon City Commission, the Wilbarger General Hospital Board of Directors, the Vernon Independent School Board of Trustees, and the Vernon College Board of Trustees. The deadline to file for one of the offices is February 18, 2022, and filing should be done at each particular entities’…
Read MoreCity approves location for VISD’s new school
The Vernon City Commissioners gave their approval for Vernon ISD’s new elementary school in a meeting last week. VISD had requested a rezoning from single family residential to community facilities of approximately 25.11 acres at 2110 Stadium Drive. She said the city’s Planning & Zoning Committee had approved the request in a Jan. 11 meeting,…
Read MoreLady Lions fall in district tilts
The Vernon Lady Lions lost 59-29 to Graham on Saturday as the Lady Blues held Senior Night. Mijah Johnson led Vernon with nine points, including two 3-pointers in the game. Vernon lost 59-41 to Burkburnett last Tuesday. Mari Johnson led Vernon with 14 points. Burkburnett 59, Vernon 41 Burkburnett 14 14 10 21 -59 Vernon…
Read MoreLions sweep Graham
Two games last week, a win and a loss, show how much progress the Vernon Lions basketball team has made and that this hoops squad has the potential to make some noise come playoff time. The Lions went toe-to-toe with perennial power Burkburnett and almost pulled off the upset, after leading in the final two…
Read MoreVernon ISD closed for the week due to staff shortage
Vernon ISD will be closed for the remainder of this week, and the first two days of next week.. From Tuesday, Jan. 11 through Friday, Jan. 14, Vernon will be closed due to a shortage of staff due to COVID-19 quarantine requirements. Students will not have online assignments during this closure. Classes are set to…
Read More287 closed due by fiery train wreck, updated
According to an official with BNSF Railway company, 28 of the 98 cars on the train derailed at approximately 9:45 a.m. Saturday. As of 5:32 p.m., that night 25 of the derailed cars carrying ethanol were on fire. There are no reported injuries to crewmembers. BNSF stated there is no threat to the surrounding community.…
Read MoreEarthquake reported southwest of Vernon
A moderate magnitude 4.6 earthquake was reported 26 mi southwest of Vernon, Wilbarger County, Texas on Monday, Dec 27, 2021 7:56 p.m. local time. Vernon was reported as the closest town to the quake, with Seymour 30 miles away. It was at a depth of 5 km (3.3 miles) with Epicenter latitude / longitude: 33.91484°N…
Read MoreElevated fire danger through Tuesday
Governor Greg Abbott, on Thursday, directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to ready resources ahead of elevated conditions for critical wildfire danger in the Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and West Texas. These resources will support local officials’ response to wildfires if they exceed local response capabilities. The National Weather Service state d Thursday:…
Read MoreFatality accident on U.S. 70
A fatality accident was reported on U.S. 70 in Wilbarger County between Lockett and Thalia on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. The deceased identity has not been verified as of midday Thursday, according to law enforcement on scene. The highway was still closed as of midday Thursday, TxDOT personnel were clearing the roadway and working to…
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