Lighted 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.
Read MoreCold 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…
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