Texas Tech’s Air Raid to test McNeill’s Oklahoma defense
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — So far, so good for Ruffin McNeill. Oklahoma’s interim defensive coordinator has looked like a savior the past two weeks while helping a once-struggling unit find its groove. After the Sooners gave up 493 yards to Baylor and 501 to Texas in the two games before firing defensive coordinator Mike Stoops,…
Read MoreSynagogue suspect in court; survivors recall ordeal
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The man accused in the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre appeared briefly in federal court in a wheelchair and handcuffs Monday to face charges he killed 11 people in what is believed to be the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history. Robert Gregory Bowers, who was shot and wounded in a gun battle…
Read MoreAP Top 25: Record changes in Top 25 after 11 ranked losses
No. 22 Syracuse and No. 23 Virginia broke long runs of being unranked and were among a record seven teams to move into The Associated Press college football poll after a season-high 11 ranked teams lost this weekend. The top of the ranking was mostly unchanged. No. 1 Alabama, No. 4 LSU and No. 5…
Read MoreDPS honors exceptional, lifesaving efforts
AUSTIN – The Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC) and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw presented two Medals of Valor, one Director’s Citation and eight Lifesaving Awards to DPS employees at Thursd ay’s PSC meeting. Additionally, four non-DPS personnel were recognized for their remarkable efforts. “The caring citizens and exceptional…
Read MoreLions complete comeback to beat Bulls, 44-40
With their backs against the wall, the Vernon Lions dug deep on Friday and pulled off an epic fourth quarter comeback, outscoring Bridgeport 14-0 in the frame to beat the Bulls, 44-40. The win ups the Lions to 2-1 in district and drops the Bulls to 1-2 and clinches a playoff spot for Vernon. It…
Read MoreNew K-9 hits the streets
Vernon Police Chief Randy Agan presented the department’s K-9 “Jak” and handler Quinton Hall to the Vernon City Commission last Tuesday night. See the online edition for more.
Read MoreLots to do during Halloween week
Halloween this year falls on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. With superheroes, ghosts and goblins out in full force there will be plenty of opportunities to seek lots of treats. In addition to going door-to-door in the neighborhoods, the treat-seekers will also have a number of local activities to visit that will offer plenty of fun,…
Read MoreStone, Lehman hired as directors by City of Vernon
Two new directors have been hired by the City of Vernon. Marsha Jo Stone will be joining the city as City Secretary. Amanda Lehman will be the Main Street Tourism Director. See the online edition for more.
Read MoreHuery Lee Lewis
Huery Lee Lewis, 63, of Vernon, Texas died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018 in Vernon, Texas. Service will be Monday, Oct. 29, 2018 at 1 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church. Interment will be held at Eastview Cemetery under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home.
Read MoreTexas Tech helps design clothing for women in oil fields
By JOSE R. GONZALEZ, Houston Chronicle HOUSTON (AP) — Maysarah Mikail, a field engineer for the Houston oil field services company Halliburton, spent the summer in the Permian Basin, working 12-hour days in temperatures of up to 120 degrees. But it wasn’t just the searing West Texas heat that made her uncomfortable in her heavy,…
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