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Red Flag warning
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WESTERN NORTH TEXAS… * WINDS…South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 18 percent. * TEMPERATURES…Up to 110. * IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY……
Read MoreExcessive heat warning in effect
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected. * WHEN…From noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS…Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working…
Read MoreGovernor signs $18 billion property tax cut
Governor Greg Abbott, on Wednesday, ceremonially signed legislation delivering the largest property tax cut in Texas history—$18 billion—passed during Special Session #2 of the 88th Legislature in New Caney. The Governor was joined at the historic bill signing by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Senator Paul Bettencourt, Representative Morgan Meyer, and other members of…
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City of Vernon sets special commission meeting
The Vernon City Commission will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 8, at Vernon City Hall during which the commission will take possible action on setting public hearings on the 2023 tax rate and the 2023-2024 City of Vernon budget. Currently, the commission is proposing a tax rate of .51 cents per…
Read MoreBallot order set for the 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution
The Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza drew the ballot order for the 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Texans will vote on these amendments as a part of the November 7 Election. Below is the ballot order as drawn. Proposition 1 – HJR 126 “The constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in…
Read MoreDriver Extricated From Tanker Truck Wreckage
First responders were called at approximately 1:30 p.m. Wednesday to FM 433 West and FM 2074 for the report of an overturned tanker truck. The truck, pulling a tanker loaded with fresh water, overturned onto the left shoulder of FM 433 West at FM 2074, causing major damage to the truck’s cab, trapping the driver.…
Read MoreYoung raptor strays from nest
A Vernon Police Department animal control officer was called to the 2700 block of Bowie Wednesday morning for the report of a baby bald eagle on a home’s porch. What the officer found was a Mississippi Kite that was too young to fly. In a Facebook post dated July 20, Wild Bird Rescue, Inc., in…
Read MoreHigh winds tear roof off motel
At around 5 p.m. Thursday, a powerful storm swept across Vernon with high winds, hail, and rain. The winds blew a large portion of the metal roof off of the Green Bird Inn at 3029 Morton St. The powerful winds also blew down a large pecan tree on Texas Street between Turner and Streets, blocking…
Read MorePolice respond to home invasion type crime
Vernon Police are investigating a home invasion type crime that occurred at around 3 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, around Brewer and College drives. Vernon Police Lt. Mickey Allen said that officers were called to an apartment off Brewer Drive and the officers were told by the reporting party that a male subject entered the apartment…
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