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Former coach found guilty of indecency with a child
Former Vernon High School wrestling coach Billy Boyce, 64, of Vernon, was convicted by a Wilbarger County jury of Sexual Performance by Child and Indecency with a Child by Sexual Contact on Tuesday afternoon after a two day trial. The jury took only twenty minutes to reach the verdict. On May 26, 2023, Vernon police…
Read MoreGirls basketball playoff times set For Vernon, Northside, Harrold, Crowell
Five area schools have made the playoffs in girls basketball. The Vernon Lady Lions ended the regular season with a 39-27 win over Bowie on Tuesday night.Vernon 39, Vernon was led by Mija Johnson scoring 13 points. The Lady Lions earned the No. 3 seed in District 3A-7 with a 7-5 district record and are…
Read MoreTickets on sale for WGH fundraising gala — deadline is Monday
The Wilbarger General Hospital Foundation is hosting its annual fundraising gala, Art of Caring, at 7 p.m., Feb. 10, at the La Hacienda Avitia, 7900 Eagle St. Tickets are $75 per person and should be purchased by Feb. 5. Ticket sales begin at the hospital on Jan. 22. The gala will feature an evening of…
Read MoreMonday is deadline to register to vote
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans that the deadline to register or update your registration in time for the primary election is Monday, February 5. “If you haven’t registered to vote in Texas or you need to update your registration, act quickly to be ready for the March 5 Primary,” said Secretary Nelson.…
Read MoreThought Talks at Vernon Plaza on Monday
Thought Talks comes to Vernon to reinvent our charming rural community; a look at the people and thoughts that make up the Most Sizzlin’ Little Town in Texas. Come to enjoy the company of your neighbors, hear thoughts and ideas, and walk away empowered to make a difference. Thought Talks is being hosted by the…
Read MoreLorrie Morgan concert to be held
Country singer Lorrie Morgan will perform in Vernon, at the Wilbarger Memorial Auditorium on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. sponsored by the Eagle Flats Arts Alliance. Tickets are available now at: https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/venue.php?org_id=748.
Read MoreBoys & Girls Club Softball registration underway
The Boys & Girls Club softball registration is underway through Jan. 31. Kids in kindergarten through eighth grade can signup now. Click vernonbgc.org for more information.
Read MoreCity water supply gets clean bill of health
Vernon City Manager Darrel Kennon reported that on Tuesday, Jan. 9, the City of Vernon received notification from Ian Sharp with the Drinking Water Standards Section Water Supply Division of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, that after corrective measures and damaged equipment had been replaced by the City of Vernon, the water quality of…
Read More112th 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…
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