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112th annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Thursday
Thursday, Jan. 18 will mark the Vernon Chamber of Commerce’s 112th annual Chamber banquet. The event will take place at the Empire Room at the Wilbarger Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets for the event have sold out.
Read MoreRelay for Life participants sought
Relay for Life participants sought Marilyn Ramirez, chairman of the Relay for Life Committee, requests if anybody is a cancer survivor or a care giver to contact her as she is trying to organize the survivor dinner and the Walk. Ramirez can be contacted on Facebook under Marilyn Ramirez or by calling or texting her…
Read MoreOpening in VC truck driving program
Vernon College has current opening in its truck driving program. Registration is underway for the five week program. To register, call 940-552-6291, or email truckdriving@veroncollege.edu.
Read MoreChristmas Tree drop off
Real Christmas trees can be dropped off for free at the open lot just east of 501 Wilbarger. All ornaments and decorations must be removed. No artificial trees. The trees will be mulched and made available to the public. Call 940-552-9961 for mulch availability.
Read MoreNorthside cheerleaders earn State Championship
The Northside High School Cheerleading earned the UIL Class A state championship in Spirit last week in Fort Worth. Northside is coached by Dally Jo Walker, Maddie Gillespie and Allison White. Team members include Adisyn Guerra, Annalina Leos, Kylan Raymos, Jimena Bustamante, CyLynn Freeling, Destiny Nava, Hannah Belew, Kyndell Horn, Kourtnie Guerra, Alexa Walser, Kaitlyn…
Read MoreIt’s illegal to leave dogs outside in extreme cold without adequate shelter
With Texas’ first deep freeze of the year, THLN is reminding Texans it is illegal to leave dogs unattended outside in freezing temperatures and educating the public on what to do if they come across a dog outside in the freezing weather. “We are strongly advising all pet owners to keep pets inside during the upcoming…
Read MoreConservation appeal through Tuesday ahead of expected tight electric grid conditions
The Public Utility Commission of Texas is echoing a call from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, from 6 a.m. – 9 a.m. CT, Tuesday, Jan. 16. With the winter storm encompassing the entire state and temperatures forecasted to be colder this evening…
Read MoreFormer Clay County Sheriff released from jail for medical emergency
Thursday afternoon, Dec. 7, Hardeman County Sheriff Pat Laughery announced that former Clay County Sheriff Jeffery Lyde had been released from the Hardeman County Jail where he was being held for Clay County on a Class A Misdemeanor court commitment. According to a statement posted by Laughery on Facebook, Lyde was transported to the local…
Read MoreTwo killed in Baylor County accident
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2 Number Injured: 1 Number killed: 2 Date & Time: 12/4/23, 6:21 PM County: Baylor County Location: US 82, approximately 4 miles West of Seymour Posted Speed Limit: 75 Weather Condition: Clear/Cloudy Road Conditions: Dry Vehicle 1: 2018 Dodge Ram 2500 Driver Vehicle 1: Gillispie, Tanner Wayne, a 28-year-old male…
Read MoreLighted 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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