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Domestic violence documentary at Plaza on Sunday
Domestic violence documentary The Texoma Alliance to Stop Abuse will host a screening of the documentary, “This is Where I Learned Not to Sleep,” Sunday, Oct. 29 at The Vernon Plaza Theater, 1717 Cumberland St. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., the documentary starts at 2 p.m., and there will be a question and answer period…
Read MoreHalloween safety tips
Halloween is just days away. The following safety tips could save a life with all the kids out for Trick or Treating. 1. Use your headlights. Even in the daytime, trick-or-treaters are much more likely to see you if you are shining your headlights (not your brights – you don’t want to blind anyone). Especially…
Read MoreFatality accident reported south of Altus
Fatality collision occurred 10-23-2023 at approximately 0734 hours on S County Road 210 just south of the intersection of E County Road 168 in Jackson County, approximately 5 miles southeast of Altus, Oklahoma. Vehicle-1: 2016 Ford F350 driven by Jeremy Wayne Lamar (SIC) white male. age 45, of Tipton, OK. Pronounced dead at the scene…
Read MoreCity of Vernon water wells report for October
Recent rains have increased the average saturated thickness of the City of Vernon’s water well fields after five months of steady decline, according to city measurements. The average saturated thickness of ground water for the city’s three well fields has increased from September’s measurement of 39.54 feet, which is the lowest recorded level for the…
Read MoreWGH trustees hear latest financial report
Charles Cave, Wilbarger General Hospital chief financial officer, reported to the WGH board of trustees during a regular business meeting Oct. 5 that as of Aug. 31 the hospital’s total assets had dropped by $2,171,944,37 when compared to the previous fiscal period. Cave said that as of Aug. 31 the hospital’s cash, investments, receivables and…
Read MoreBacon City USA Festival set to sizzle on Saturday
The second annual Bacon City USA Festival will take over downtown Vernon Saturday, Oct. 21, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Live entertainment will be presented from 11 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. on the Wright Pavilion Stage. Performers will include Southern Weather, The Flynns, Blaine Gillespie Band, Already Goners and The Bourbon Prophets. The Festival…
Read MoreSuspect in two stolen vehicle cases arrested in Oklahoma
A Ford pickup stolen Sept. 30 from the 1800 block of Eagle was recovered Friday morning in Marshall County, Oklahoma. Seth Lee Hillard, 30, was arrested at the time by Marshall County deputies while in possession of the stolen pickup. Cooke County Sheriff Ray Sappington issued a press release that Hillard was arrested in Oklahoma…
Read MoreRed River BBQ Battle this weekend
The Red River BBQ Battle Texas State Championship is taking place Oct. 13-14 at the Wilbarger County Events Center, 301 Wilbarger St. Sanctioned contest categories include brisket, ribs, chicken and pulled pork; and jackpot categories include margaritas, salsa, beans, bacon, steak and Bloody Marys. Come out and sample some of the best BBQ in the…
Read MoreBusinesses to give out cookies on Friday
October is Cookie Month, and a number of local businesses will be giving out cookies on Friday, Oct. 13. Participating businesses are Bevos Drive In, Brantley & Wright Insurance, Brock Family Insurance, C&N Flowers & Gifts, Chapter 16 Boutique, Charter Tire, CMC Décor, Coffee Insurance, Family Pharmacy, H&R Block, Hair Biz, Herring Bank (Down Branch…
Read MoreClay County Sheriff to serve sentence in Hardeman County
Clay County Sheriff Jeffrey Lyde will have to serve 30 days in Hardeman County Jail, pay two $750 fines, permanently surrendered his law enforcement license, and gave up his right to appeal as part of an agreement for his punishment for two misdemeanor crimes. The agreement was reached Tuesday in a Montague County courtroom. Lyde…
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