Burglary Suspect Arrested
Beginning Jan. 23 a series of residential, commercial and vehicle burglaries were reported in Vernon. Vernon Police Department detectives began investigating these crimes and were able to develop several leads. Detectives put in some long days and brought several of these cases to a conclusion. On Feb. 16 Vernon Police arrested Cody Hagerman, 31, of…
Read MoreVernon Lions Basketball Win Bi-District Championship to Advance in Playoffs
The Vernon Lions basketball team, coaches and support personnel are pictured with the Bi-District trophy Feb. 21 following their 56-48 win against Early High School. Following the Vernon Lions win against the Early Longhorns Feb. 21 to claim the Bi-District Championship, the Lions advance to the Area playoff and will face the Brady Bulldogs at…
Read MoreHouse Fire on Texas Street
Vehicle destroyed by fire
Grass fire chars fields between Eagle Street and U.S. 183
Red Kettle bell ringers needed
Salvation Army Wilbarger County is looking for bell ringers. You can help the Salvation Army this year by bell ringing for the Red Kettle season. Dates for ringing will be Mondays through Saturdays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. United Supermarket has a Kettle set up through Dec. 23. Walmart Kettles will begin on Monday, Nov.…
Read MoreHarrold volleyball team defeats Munday for Bi-District Championship
The Harrold Lady Hornets volleyball team defeated Munday in three straight games to win the Bi-District playoff match Tuesday at Archer City. The Lady Hornets will take the court against Newcastle at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at Forestburg to decide the Area Championship in the 2022 UIL Texas Volleyball State Championships.
Read MoreNorthside volleyball team advances in playoffs
The Northside Lady Indians volleyball team defeated Bryson, 3-1, Thursday night at City View to claim the Area Championship title in the 2022 UIL Texas Volleyball State Championships. The Lady Indians will next face Graford to play for the regional title.
Read MoreVernon Fire called to structure fire
The Vernon Fire Department was called just after 2 p.m. Thursday for a structure fire at Kinlau Sheet Metal in the 2500 block of W. U.S. 287. Light smoke could be seen coming from the roof. As of 4:22 p.m., the westbound frontage road of U.S. 287 was closed at Wheeler Street, as firefighters remained…
Read MoreVernon city manager to step down
The city of Vernon issued a press release, today, Oct. 20, announcing that City Manager Marty Mangum will be stepping down from his position effective Nov. 25. Mangum has served as Vernon’s city manager since May of 2017. The Vernon City Commission will meet Tuesday, Oct. 25, to discuss beginning the process to name Mangum’s…
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