Health officials alarmed by paralyzing illness in kids
NEW YORK (AP) — One morning last fall, 4-year-old Joey Wilcox woke up with the left side of his face drooping. It was the first sign of an unfolding nightmare. Three days later, Joey was in a hospital intensive care unit, unable to move his arms or legs or sit up. Spinal taps and other…
Read MoreHarrold ISD trustees approve 2019-2020 calendar, teacher term contracts
Harrold school trustees approved the district’s 2019-2020 school calendar and teacher term contracts for the next school year during a monthly business meeting Thursday, March 28. Highlights of the 2019-2020 school calendar include the first day of classes on Aug. 22, 2019 and last day of school on May 29, 2020. Teacher term contracts for…
Read MoreNew Construction: Solar plans taking shape
A $250,000 business remodeling and installation of two solar panels led construction activity here during the month of March when 20 construction permits totaling $448,808 were issued by the City of Vernon, contributing to a year-to-date construction total of $654,957 for the first three months of 2019. Both the March and year-to-date totals are well…
Read MoreVHS literary criticism team places at district contest
Ten Vernon High School students placed in events during the High School District Academic UIL Contest on Wednesday, March 27 in Burkburnett with five members of one team and another student advancing to the regional contest scheduled for April 12-13 in Lubbock. Rachel Roth placed third in copy editing to advance to regionals. Also advancing…
Read MoreVHS track advances to area competition
Some 22 Vernon High School track team members will be advancing to area competition after placing at the UIL 4A District track meet April 3-4 in Graham. The area meet will be Wednesday, April 17 in Graham. List of area qualifiers and their placings at district includes: BOYS Riley Elliot: first in 1,600 and 3,200…
Read MoreLions sweep season series with Graham
Lions win in 9 innings The Vernon Lions baseball team traveled to Graham Friday, April 5 to take on the Graham Steers and returned home with a 3-1 victory after nine innings. Ashton Durham pitched seven innings giving up just three hits, one run while recording six strikeouts. Durham also got the game winning hit.…
Read MoreTech has foundation for future after reaching national final
DAVE CAMPBEL AP Sports Writer Brandone Francis plopped down in front of the Texas Tech locker room stalls where Matt Mooney and Tariq Owens were seated, their eyes red and wet as they clasped hands in consolation and solidarity while Virginia was celebrating on the court. Three of the team’s four seniors were still trying…
Read MoreBaylor women might not have to wait 7 years for next title
WACO, Texas (AP) — Kim Mulkey and Baylor might not have to wait another seven years to win another national championship. The Lady Bears have already gotten some good news looking ahead to Mulkey’s 20th season as their head coach, with word Monday night that senior-to-be Lauren Cox won’t need surgery after a gruesome-looking left…
Read MoreNowitzki retires after scoring 30 as Mavs top Suns 120-109
DALLAS (AP) — Dirk Nowitzki scored a season-high 30 points and then announced his retirement in the 40-year-old’s final home game, a 120-109 victory for the Dallas Mavericks over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Nowitzki told the crowd, “As you might expect, this is my last home game.” That was after speeches from Larry…
Read MoreNine felony sentences handed out in District Court
Several prison and probation sentences were handed down over the last few days during proceedings of the 46th Judicial District Court of Wilbarger County. Felony DWI James Valdez, 50, of Vernon, was sentenced to four years in prison following his plea of guilty to felony driving while intoxicated. On August 5, 2018, Vernon police were…
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