Who won the lottery? Why some states, including Texas, allow winners secrecy
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Like the location of Jimmy Hoffa’s body, the secret formula for Coca-Cola and the possibility of aliens in outer space, the identity of the winner of the second-biggest lottery in American history may remain hidden forever — because of where the person bought the ticket. South Carolina, where someone purchased a…
Read MoreRussia claims US led drones toward Russian base in Syria
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s deputy defense minister claimed Thursday that a U.S. military aircraft took control of 13 drones over Syria and attempted to have them attack a Russian military base there, but the drones were downed before they could reach their target. Alexander Fomin said the drones were heading toward Hemeimeem air base in…
Read MoreLady Lions will face Snyder in bi-district
Vernon will play Snyder for Bi-District on Monday night at 6 p.m. in Albany. Vernon’s enters the playoffs as the third seed and battles the second seed. The Lady Lions will play Archer City on Saturday at 3 for a warm up match at Archer City.
Read MoreCounty commission meets
The Wilbarger County Commissioners Court met on Monday. County Auditor Sid Beebe presented the quarterly investment report. He told the commission that there was not a lot of activity but he had reinvested some mature CDs. He said he moved some investments out of money market accounts into CDS as “they were not drawing as…
Read MoreHigh turnout in early voting
There were more than 300 voters on the first day of early voting in Wilbarger County, Monday. “That’s pretty high,” election judge Don Ramsey said. Ramsey said he expects turnout to continue heavy this week as early voting continues at the Wilbarger Auditorium. See the Vernon Record for sample ballots and candidate profiles.
Read MoreChillicothe ISD trustees approve agreement on property appraisals for wind farm
CHILLICOTHE – Chillicothe school trustees unanimously approved the engagement of an agreement for limitation of appraised property values for the district in connection with a wind farm project during a special meeting Friday. Powell & Leon will negotiate an agreement for limitation on appraised property valuations for school district maintenance and operation taxes with Blue…
Read MoreVISD trustees hear support for adding soccer to athletics
A large crowd of public members were in attendance at Monday’s meeting of Vernon school trustees during which several community members addressed the board during a public forum session and called for the district to implement a UIL soccer program at the middle school and high school levels. Meg Heatly spoke on behalf of the…
Read MoreEndurance bikers battle elements in epic ride
Bret McCormick Vernon Record The torrential rains blessing our farmers this past week ended the journey of several bicyclists participating in an ultra-marathon called the Ride Across Texas 1000, referred to by the riders as, R.A.T. 1000. The R.A.T. 1000 began in Texarakana Friday and Saturday (October 5 and 6) depending on the category of…
Read MoreLocal resident part of ‘Don’t Mess with Texas’
For more than 30 years, the Texas Department of Transportation’s “Don’t Mess with Texas” campaign has forged partnerships with the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, George Strait, Willie Nelson, LeAnn Rimes and Grupo Fantasma to share its important message. Now the search is on for a new amateur musical talent to represent the iconic litter-prevention…
Read MoreJuanita Joyce “JJ” Hardy Vaughn
Juanita Joyce “JJ” Hardy Vaughn, age 80, of Arlington, Texas fell asleep in death on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Services will be held Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Sullivan’s Funeral Home in Vernon, Texas. Officiating will be Michael Sanders, her grandson and an Elder in the Jefferson, Texas Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.…
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