Lady Lions top Hirschi
The Vernon Lady Lions spotted Hirschi the first set, and then dominated for a key District win Tuesday night 21-25, 25-19, 25-13, 25-8. Vernon moves to 3-2 in district. The Lady Lions took the second set to knot it at 1-1 in what appeared to be another nail-biter, similar to when the two teams met…
Read MoreSandra Darlene Beck
Sandra Darlene Beck, 71 of Vernon, Texas, died on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, in Vernon. Services will be Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 at 2 p.m., at Wilbarger Street Church of Christ. Dave Winn will officiate. Interment will be at Wilbarger Memorial Park under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 p.m.…
Read MoreOla Faye Carpenter Fish
Ola Faye Carpenter Fish, 96, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, in Lubbock, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 12, 2018 with graveside at Crowell Cemetery, under direction of Womack Manard Funeral Home.
Read MoreWalk with a Doc planned for Saturday
Walk with a Doc is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.at the Wilbarger General Hospital walking path. All residents are invited to walk with Dr. Adanna Amechi-Obigwe and Dr. Robert Borchardt of the Hillcrest Clinic. Dr. Amechi, Dr. Borchardt and other experts will provide support to participants and answer questions…
Read MoreRobert Lamb
Robert Lamb, 77, of Quanah, died Sunday, Oct.7, 2018. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Oct. 10, 2018, at First Christian Church in Quanah. Interment will follow at Quanah Memorial Park under direction of Smith Funeral Home.
Read MoreTrump to allow year-round sales of high-ethanol gasoline
By MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is moving to allow year-round sales of gasoline with higher blends of ethanol, a boon for Iowa and other farm states that have pushed for greater sales of the corn-based fuel. President Donald Trump is expected to announce he is lifting a federal ban…
Read MoreTexas Supreme Court asked to hear sex offender law challenge
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Supreme Court has been asked to consider a challenge to the state’s retroactive sex offender laws that some say unfairly stack new punishments on those convicted in plea deals. More than 2,800 sex offenders remain on the Texas registry despite being no longer required to register under terms of…
Read More1 killed, 5 hurt when unfinished Dallas town house collapses
DALLAS (AP) — A construction worker is dead and five co-workers are hospitalized with injuries after a three-story town house they were building in Dallas collapsed during a thunderstorm. The collapse happened about 4 p.m. Monday about a mile (1.6 kilometers) west of the city’s downtown. Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesman Jason Evans says 20 to 30…
Read MoreEasy as 1-2-3: Astros put on spectacular show in ALDS sweep
By TOM WITHERS, AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — When the challenge arose in August, the Houston Astros responded like champions. They’re doing it again in October. Two months ago, last year’s World Series winners hit one of those predictable lulls that every team encounters during the dog days of a season. Maybe feeling a…
Read MoreOfficials: 4 men remain missing in West Texas flooding
By RYAN TARINELLI and JAMIE STENGLE, Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — Emergency crews are set to resume searching Tuesday morning for four co-workers who disappeared when their recreational vehicle was swept away by raging floodwaters that prompted dramatic air and water rescues in a small West Texas city. Heavy rains Sunday night caused the South…
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