Basketball roundup – January 13
The Vernon Lady Lions lost a tough district road game at Burkburnett on Friday, 58-51. The Lady Lions had battled from a 4-point deficit at halftime to take a 33-30 lead into the fourth quarter, but they struggled at the foul line, hitting 8 of 21 while Burk made 17 of 27 to claim the…
Read MoreNew construction in 2018 neared $2 million
A $200,000 new business led construction activity here during the month of December when $302,290 in building permits were issued. The eight building permits issued during December contributed to total construction activity of $1,924,775 for the City of Vernon during the year 2018, which was well below the $6,684,634 construction total for 2017 but still…
Read MoreUS military says American troops killed in Syria blast
BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S. military says a number of service members were killed Wednesday in an explosion while conducting a routine patrol in Syria — the first instance of U.S. casualties since President Donald Trump announced his intention to withdraw troops from the country last month. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the…
Read MoreSuper Bowl planners: Shutdown brings ‘uncharted territory’
ATLANTA (AP) — A day after travelers waited nearly 90 minutes in snail-speed security lines at the world’s busiest airport, Atlanta’s mayor is concerned about the waits that could result when the city hosts the 2019 Super Bowl. The ongoing partial government shutdown is “uncharted territory” amid planning for one of the world’s biggest sporting…
Read MoreNorthside and Chillicothe stock shows set
Northside Northside ISD’s annual stock show is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 12. The show will be held at the Wilbarger County Exhibit building in Vernon this year. There will be 45 exhibitors showing 89 projects. The show will have a judge from the Texas Tech Livestock team. Judging of the livestock projects will begin around…
Read MoreBurglar sentenced to prison
A Vernon man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for burglary of a habitation during proceedings of the 46th Judicial District Court in Vernon on Monday. Donnell Deshawn Thomas, 41, of Vernon, pleaded guilty to burglarizing a local residence on July 31, 2017. On that date, the homeowner reported to police that she had…
Read MoreWeekend sports slate
BASKETBALL Friday, Jan. 11 Vernon boys at Burkburnett, 4:30 p.m. (freshmen), 6 p.m. (JV) and 7:30 p.m. (V) Vernon girls at Burkburnett, 4:30 p.m. (freshmen), 6 p.m. (V) and 7:30 pm. (JV) Northside at Chillicothe, 6 p.m. (girls) and boys to immediately follow. WRESTLING Thursday, Jan. 10 Vernon boys at Altus Dual, 5 p.m. Friday,…
Read MoreArea basketball roundup — Vernon, Chillicothe, Harrold, Northside, Crowell in action
HARROLD — Wilbarger County bragging rights and district position were on the line when Harrold hosted Northside on Friday night. The Indians and Lady Indians prevailed in a pair of hard fought games before a raucous gym of fans. Lady Hornets host Lady Indians The Northside Lady Indians pitched a first quarter shut out and…
Read MorePerry wants to take lead on updating state facilities
(Editor’s Note: The Vernon Record will presenting weekly updates on issues related to Wilbarger County throughout the current legislative session.) Problem solving. That’s the theme State Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, kept coming back to while discussing the upcoming 86th Texas Legislative Session, which began Tuesday. “I’m excited about where we are headed. I really think…
Read MoreSocial issues could take back seat in new Texas Legislature
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Legislature opens with Republicans having smaller majorities in both chambers as a result of electoral defeats, which suggests that hot-button social issues could take a back seat to such matters as fixing the state’s flawed school finance system, cutting property taxes and paying for Hurricane Harvey recovery. That might…
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