Two Lady Lions sign to play college softball
Shay Williams and Addison Spencer, two Vernon High School standout softball players, signed to play college softball next season during a ceremony Thursday at Fulton Gym. Shay Williams will be playing at University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma next season. Addison Spencer will play for Dodge City College next year.
Read More32nd annual NTSH Forensic Conference underway
The 32nd annual Forensic Conference, hosted by North Texas State Hospital, kicked off Tuesday at the Wilbarger Auditorium under unusual conditions. “It is a very unusual time, and unusual circumstances but we are proud to again have this first-rate Forensic Conference in Vernon,” NTSH Superintendent Jim Smith said. Superintendent Smith said that due to coronavirus…
Read MoreTwo 2nd round football playoff games will be played locally
Two football playoff games will be played locally on Friday. The Class 3A D II Region I Area features Canadian (10-1) vs Bangs (9-1), at 7 p.m. Friday at Vernon’s Lion Stadium. The Class 1A six-man DII Region I Regional features Follett vs. Anton, at 7 p.m. Friday at Chillicothe
Read MoreCommunity Leaders Urge Residents to Stay Safe
“Everyone needs to do their part to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community,” Dr. Travis Lehman. While many health experts are pointing to pandemic fatigue as the cause behind the recent spike in cases nationwide, local officials are encouraging everyone to stay diligent in their efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. Mayor…
Read MoreLady Lions open basketball season with a win
The Vernon Lady Lions opened the 2020-21 basketball season on Saturday at Bellevue, winning 59-39 over the Lady Eagles. The Lady Lions trailed 10-9 after one quarter, but ramped up the pressure, taking a 24-17 lead into half and led 42-27 after three quarters. Shay Williams had 25 points, 12 rebounds and 4 steals for…
Read MoreUPDATE: Sen. Perry town hall cancelled due to covid concerns
Sen. Charles Perry’s planned town hall meeting at the Wilbarger Auditorium on November 19th has been cancelled. This was due to senator’s concern for the spike in covid cases and hospitalization rates. *********** Sen. Charles Perry is hosting a town hall meeting at the Wilbarger Auditorium in the Forum Room from 1:00 p.m. until…
Read MoreSemi fire under investigation
Traffic was slowed on U.S.287 and one northbound lane closed Monday night. A semi pulling a Mayflower trailer caught fire and was fully engulfed in flames at around 8 p.m. Monday night. The incident occurred on U.S. 287 near CR 93 north of Vernon. Vernon Fire Department personnel were on scene fighting the fire, which…
Read MoreFriday morning ice storm update: 250 still without power in Vernon
Restoration of service to customers impacted by the west Texas winter storm is entering its final phases. As of 8:30 a.m., the number of customers without power totaled approximately 440 in the Abilene District, as compared to approximately 14,400 at 10:30 Wednesday morning. In Vernon, the estimate to restore power by Thursday night proved to…
Read MoreWednesday evening update: 1,950 still without power in Vernon, restoration expected by Thursday night
AEP Texas crews are continuing restoration efforts in response to a winter storm that began in parts of west Texas on Tuesday. As of 4:30 p.m. Wednesday , approximately 9,700 customers remained without power within the Abilene District, as compared to approximately 14,400 at 10:30 this morning. Vernon had 2,200 customers out this moenring and…
Read MoreTravel discouraged, ice accidents piling up
Vernon First Responders were on the scene of three separate accidents on U.S. 287 at 9 p.m. Monday. The accidents all occurred at overpasses and were due to ice-covered roads. U.S. 287 northbound was closed at College Drive after a U-Haul ruck with trailer flipped onto its side and blocked traffic. Traffic had backed up…
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