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Governor Abbott Announces Construction Of New North Texas State Hospital In Wichita Falls
Governor Greg Abbott on Wednesday announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) broke ground this afternoon on a new hospital to replace the North Texas State Hospital in Wichita Falls. Governor Abbott and the 88th Texas Legislature approved $452 million in funding for the inpatient psychiatric hospital, which is slated for completion in late…
Read MoreGuardrail repairs delayed on College Drive, barriers to be lowered
Guardrail construction along College Drive has been temporarily halted due to a lack of materials. The Texas Department of Transportation is also planning to reduce the height of the barriers. The Vernon Record contacted TxDOT in connection to concerns that the barriers have been constructed too high to see oncoming traffic at the intersections. TxDOT…
Read MoreScott takes charge of Vernon Boys & Girls Club sports
Kantrona Scott is entering her first season over seeing sports programs at the Vernon Boys & Girls Club, after taking over as Athletic Director for the Club last February. B&G Club director Sarah Hernadez said the club is proud to have Scott on staff. “Kantrona has been serving as our Program Director for the last…
Read MoreVernon Lions to host Frederick Bombers in Red River clash
The Vernon Lions (2-1) will play their final non district game of the season on Friday hosting the Frederick, Okla. Bombers. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. “We’ve got to get back into the win column. We want all of our guys physically ready for district, but we’ve also got to have our mindset right.…
Read MoreVernon loses beloved community leader in accident
A well known and respected member of the Vernon community tragically lost his life in a traffic collision Sept. 12. Irl Holt, 90, of Vernon was pronounced dead at the scene of the two-vehicle collision that occurred on College Drive at Hospital Drive. Vernon Police Department Captain Levi Edmonds said that the police department received…
Read MoreNWS: Hot start, rain possible later in week
The National Weather Service is calling for highs in the mid-90s at the beginning of this week in Vernon, and triple digits could be seen on Thursday and Friday. A 30 Percent chance of rain enters the picture late Friday night and continues into Saturday night. Temperatures are expected to cool down with the chance…
Read MoreFootball tickets on sale July 29 to general public
We’re getting closer to the 2024 Vernon Lions football season and today is the final day for fans who had reserve seat season tickets to reclaim those same seats. This Monday, July 29, reserve seat season tickets will go on sale to the general public. The Lions will play six of their 10 regular-season games in…
Read MoreDPS Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized approximately 12 pounds of suspected fentanyl after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Hardeman County. On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 9:07 a.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2015 Buick Verano traveling south on US 287 near Quanah for a traffic violation. During the…
Read MoreGolf carts, UTVs require driver license and city permit
The City of Vernon, the Vernon Police Department, and the Vernon Sheriff’s Office would like every citizen to know these City of Vernon Ordinances and would like to highlight that a driver must hold a valid driver’s license and a permit to operate a golf cart or UTV City of Vernon ordinances state: 52-406 Operation…
Read MoreLions football season tickets going on sale
Vernon Lions football is just six weeks away. The 2024 season opens with the Lions on the road in Burkburnett on Aug. 30. After that, the Lions will play 6 of their remaining 9 regular-season games in the jungle they call home — Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium. Reserve seat season tickets for those…
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