Cold week on tap — first freeze of season expected
NWS forecast discussion states: “Windy conditions will persist through the latter half of Monday morning but starts decreasing by the afternoon as surface high pressure starts building across the Central Plains starts weakening the pressure gradient across our area. With the cold front well through our area pushing across northern Texas, it will be a…
Read MoreHoliday season kicking off in Vernon — lots of activities planned
The Holiday season in Vernon officially kicks off on Thanksgiving Day. Tons of holiday cheer is on hand this year. — Thursday, Thanksgiving Day has the Holiday Spirit Meal, at the Wilbarger Auditorium. Eat in the auditorium with fellow citizens, volunteer to serve or deliver, or order in a meal. Phones are now available to…
Read MoreVernon College Trustees looking into apartment complex mystery
The Vernon College Board of Trustees voted to authorize President Dusty Johnston to spend up to $10,000 in legal fees to examine the tax exempt status of Madison Crossing apartments during a regular business meeting Nov. 13. Board President Bob Ferguson began the discussion regarding Madison Crossing, saying that he did not understand why Madison…
Read MoreChurch activities for Nov. 24
Items in this listing, unless otherwise stated, are for the week of Nov. 24. — Second Baptist Church: Sunday School for all ages is held at 9:45 a.m. with worship service at 10:45 a.m. Bible study for all ages is at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wednesday night meal is at 6 p.m. Wednesday night…
Read MoreVernon Lions faces Amarillo River Road in Area playoff
Daniel Walker Vernon Record Vernon faces the Amarillo River Road Wildcats on Thursday at Lowrey Field in Lubbock, kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. “They are a solid football team, they beat Lamesa last week and finished fourth in a very tough district with Shallowater, Bushland and Dalhart,” Vernon Coach Kevin Sherrill said of the…
Read MoreVC volleyball receives postseason honors
Vernon College first year volleyball coach Jaylin Thomas was named Region V North co-coach of the year after her team finished second in the conference with a 10-4 record and 19-14 overall. Lady Chaps Carli White and Peyton Cole were named first team Region V North all-conference. Vernon College’s Trinity Williams, Taneah Penn, and Iyahna…
Read MoreGreen hydrogen project fizzles
What began as a joint venture to build a $4 billion green hydrogen facility in Wilbarger County came to an end in November. The partnership of Air Products and AES to construct a plant for producing hydrogen in Wilbarger County dissolved when Air Products withdrew from the project. Air Products was to be responsible for…
Read MoreWGH holding Santa for Seniors Drive
Wilbarger General Hospital is sponsoring a Santa for Seniors Drive now through December 13. Donated items will be distributed as Christmas gifts to local senior citizens through the Meals on Wheels program. Donation boxes are located in the WGH lobby, on the third floor, second floor, administration office and in the gift shop. Items needed…
Read MoreWatch: Aydelott signs to compete for University of Wyoming
Vernon High School senior Jackson Aydelott has signed a letter of intent to run track for the University of Wyoming on Wednesday afternoon. Aydelott signed his letter at the Vernon High School gym before a packed house of fellow students, school staff and family. Watch part of the signing ceremony here: https://x.com/i/status/1859318065550237849
Read MoreLions tame Sweetwater for bi-district championship
Daniel Walker Vernon Record GRAHAM — The Vernon Lions defeated the Sweetwater Mustangs by a 28-9 score last Friday in the 3A-DI bi-district playoff game. The win was the first bi-district title for Vernon since 2018. The Lions defense played lights out, holding the high-flying Mustangs to 64 yards rushing on 25 carries, and 124…
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