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Update: All okay after fire emergency declared in Vernon
11:50 a.m. update, all clear. Police are opening U.S. 70, residents can return to homes. 11:10 a.m. update: Atmos reports that gas shut off; no further evacuations needed. Those already evacuated have not been cleared to return however. 10:50 a.m. update: Residents are being evacuated to Vernon College. Hyper reach has been activated. 10:40 a.m.…
Read MoreWilbarger County producers have until Aug. 1 to submit FSA county committee nominations
Farmers and ranchers have until Aug. 1, 2022, to nominate candidates to serve on the Wilbarger County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Committee. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) accepts nominations each year in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAAs) for individuals to serve on these locally led committees. “The Aug. 1 deadline is quickly approaching,” said…
Read MoreThree sentenced in recent court cases
Three area men were sentenced to prison during recent proceedings of the 46th Judicial District Court sitting in Wilbarger and Hardeman counties. Christopher Lyn Mathis, 44, of Vernon, was sentenced to six years in prison following his plea of guilty to assault family violence with previous conviction. On September 23, 2020, Vernon police responded to…
Read MoreEnergy conservation requested by ERCOT
AEP Texas encourages consumers to support the appeal from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to practice conservation measures from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, July11. AEP Texas encourages customers throughout its service territory to practice conservation measures as requested by ERCOT. Please take these simple actions to help reduce electric use…
Read MoreVernon ISD athletics getting summer overhaul
A growing pile of concrete on the east side of the Vernon High School football field is the most visible indication of major summer renovations underway within the Vernon ISD athletic program. The concrete debris is the old stadium bleachers, which are being replaced with new aluminum stadium seating. Coach Kevin Sherrill says the new…
Read MoreIndependence celebrations held in Vernon, Chillicothe
Vernon held its annual Independence Day celebration with a spectacular fireworks show . See this week’s edition for photos of Fourth of July celebrations in Chillicothe and Vernon.
Read MoreCity commission approves street closures for events
The Vernon City Commission approved three street closings as part of last Tuesday’s regular meeting at City Hall. Closure of Houston Street from Martin Luther King Street to McKinney Street, on July 23 2022, from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. for a planned celebration was approved. A request from Rodney Chavez to close the parking…
Read MoreStill no sign of NTSH escapee
Vernon Police Chief Randy Agan reported Tuesday that state and federal law enforcement are providing assistance in the search for escaped NTSH patient Alexander Ervin. Ervin escaped on Sunday June 26 and was not discovered missing for 10 hours, during a med check Monday morning after 7 a.m.. Video showed him climbing a fence and…
Read MoreContestants sought for Bacon City USA Food Truck Competition on September 16
The City of Vernon will host the Bacon City USA Food Truck Competition on September 16, 2022, featuring Wright Brand Bacon. The Tourism Department and Wright Brand Bacon will review all food vendor applications. Below are factors that are considered for selection: •Quality & type of food, price points & special bacon dish description —…
Read MoreCarl Taylor named interim superintendent at VISD
The Vernon Independent School Board of trustees held a special meeting on Monday, June 27. After a 51-minute closed session to interview a candidate, the board reconvened in open session and named Carl Taylor as the interim superintendent, effective July 11. He will fill the role, vacated by Jeff Byrd who resigned, effective at the…
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