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Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday

The 2023 Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will begin at 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, in downtown Vernon. Participants must be at the corner of Fannin and Maiden Street where the parade route begins and ends at 5 p.m. in order to get a number and position in line for the parade. Entry must not have…

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Parents Day out at Museum on Dec. 2

Parents’ Day Out at museum Looking for a few hours of uninterrupted holiday preparation? Parent are invited to register their little ones (age 5-10 years old) for a magical Parents’ Day Out at the Red River Valley Museum. While parents tackle Christmas shopping, catch up on chores, wrap gifts, or simply enjoy a well-deserved break,…

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Vernon ISD improves financial rating

The Texas Education Agency’s financial accountability ratings for the 2022-23 school year were released earlier this month with all area districts receiving passing marks. Districts are assigned a letter grade and a corresponding financial management rating. The School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) is designed to encourage districts to improve financial resources “to…

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‘Vernon on Ice’ opens

‘Tis the season to be in Vernon. The Vernon on Ice ice rink, presented by Family Health Mart, opened  Thanksgiving night, at 1600 Wilbarger St. Get ready to glide across the ice on this 1,750 square foot outdoor synthetic ice-skating rink. Dates of operation, weather permitting, are Thursday, Nov. 23 to Sunday, Jan 7. The…

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WGH recognized for performance leadership

As part of National Rural Health Day, Wilbarger General Hospital today announced it has been recognized with a 2023 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality. Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes and/or Patient…

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Entries sought for Lighted Christmas Parade

The 2023 Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will begin at 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, in downtown Vernon. Participants must be at the corner of Fannin and Maiden Street where the parade route begins and ends at 5 p.m. in order to get a number and position in line for the parade. Entry must not have…

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Election day reminders

  Today, Nov. 7, is Election Day in Texas. Statewide, voters will weigh in on 14 proposed amendments to the state constitution. Many voters will also have the opportunity to vote in local elections. “If voters did not cast a ballot during early voting, I encourage them to make a plan to vote today,” said…

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Early voting times this week

Early voting Early voting for the Nov. 7 election began Monday, Oct. 23, and lasts through Nov. 3. The early voting location for Wilbarger County is at the Wilbarger County Auditorium, 2100 Yamparika Street, Vernon, TX during the following hours: – Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) – Nov. 2 –…

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