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Police chief resigns
The City of Vernon is looking for a new police chief after Chief Randall Agan submitted his two-weeks notice of resignation Monday to City Manager Marty Mangum. Agan took over the police department’s top spot in December of 2017. As chief, Agan feels that one of his accomplishments was to restore the public’s faith in…
Read MoreAttempted armed robbery reported
At 4:42 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, Vernon Police responded to Cefco, in the 2800 block of U.S. 287, for the report of an attempted armed robbery. An employee of the business was outside when they reported being approached by a subject wanting to sell them jewelry. After the reporting party refused to purchase anything, they…
Read MoreDomestic Violence Remembrance Walk scheduled
Texas Alliance to Stop Abuse and Wilbarger General Hospital will host the 3rd annual Domestic Violence Remembrance Walk at 5:30 p.m., Oct. 18, along the Wilbarger General Hospital Walking Trail. Participants can choose their distance and walk at their own pace. There will be snacks, raffle and resources available. This is a free event and…
Read MoreMedicine Mound Reunion set Saturday
The annual Medicine Mound Reunion will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15. The reunion will be held at the Medicine Mound Museum, which houses numerous artifacts and items pertaining to the history of the once thriving community. Medicine Mound is located off Highway 287. (FM 91 on the east and…
Read MoreSOS 101: Voting by Mail in Texas
AUSTIN — Texas Secretary of State John Scott today released the third installment of ‘SOS 101,’ a series of educational videos on the voting process in Texas ahead of the November 8, 2022 General Election. In the new video, Secretary Scott provides an overview of voting by mail in Texas, including who is eligible…
Read MoreCornhole tournament on Friday
A cornhole tournament is set to take place Friday night, Oct. 14, at the Wilbarger County Events Center, as part of the Red River BBQ Battle. The tournament is for two person teams, double elimination, with a $20 non-refundable entry fee. There will be a cash prize for the first place team only. Contact the…
Read MoreAg support program set for Thursday
A program on the importance of AG support will be presented by Texas A&M AgrLife Extension Services on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Electra Chamber of Commerce, 112 W. Clevelland in Electra. A free meal will be served at 6 p.m., followed by the program. To attend RSVP by…
Read MoreTexas’ Seventh Annual Pollinator BioBlitz is the Bee’s Knees!
For the next two weeks Texans can take part in the seventh annual Texas Pollinator BioBlitz. In support of the event, organizations and sites around the state will be hosting a variety of events to get people outdoors to observe pollinators of all types in yards, natural areas, gardens, parks and community centers. Of course,…
Read MoreOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and local officials are calling on citizens to actively work toward eradicating domestic violence in our community. At a signing ceremony on Monday at Vernon City Hall, Mayor Pam Gosline signed an official proclamation demonstrating the city’s commitment to fighting domestic violence. The proclamation recognizes that “…the impact…
Read MoreFrank to hold town hall meeting Tuesday
State Representative James Frank will be in Vernon at the Wilbarger Auditorium, Tuesday October 11th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm for a Town Hall meeting. Refreshments/food will be served.
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