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Vernon facing fire emergency Monday night
The Vernon Fire Department has dealt with as many as 12 fires today, due to high temperatures, single digit humidity and winds sustained in excess of 20 mph. City Manager Marty Mangum reported at 11 p.m. that five fires were burning in Wilbarger County, including a structure fire at Houston and Wanderer. Fire crews were…
Read MoreDangerous fire weather on Monday, thunderstorms later in the week
The Vernon Fire Department is working multiple fires, including one at the metal recycler on US 283. VFD has responded to at least six grass fires today. Dangerous fire weather persists with 91 degrees, 8 percent humidity and sustained winds over 20 mph at 8 p.m. The fire danger subsides tomorrow, with a new threat…
Read MoreEarly voting begins Monday
Early voting begins next week in the VISD trustee and WGH director elections as well as the state constitutional amendment election. Early voting is at the Wilbarger Auditorium April 25-28 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and May 2-3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election day set for Saturday May 7 from 7 a.m.…
Read MoreVISD adjusts end of the year calendar
Due to having to close on March 29, 2022, for the City Boil Water Order, Vernon ISD has had to amend the Vernon ISD 2021-2022 school calendar. The district will now have full school days on May 26 and May 27 — they were previously scheduled as half days. May 27 is still the last…
Read More60th Zion BBQ on Friday
Zion Lutheran Church in Lockett is hosting a barbecue on Friday, April 22, 2022, beginning at 5 p.m. Live music and over 2700 pounds of meat are the features of the event, as well as over 50 gallons of home-made barbecue sauce. Tickets are $15 per person. You can purchase your tickets at the door…
Read MoreVHS One Act Play performance on Friday
The Vernon High School One Act Play is proud to announce it will take to the stage to present sf “The Book of Dog” by Jiggs Burgess. Public performances are planned for Friday April 29 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday April 30 at 3:00 pm and 6:30 pm at Vernon High School in the cafeteria.…
Read MoreCrime Stoppers: Gunshots at residence on Tuesday
On Tuesday, April 19 at about 12:30 a..m. Vernon Police were dispatched to the 3600 block of Marshall in reference to gunfire. Unknown suspects fired several rounds at the residence then fled the scene. Crime Stoppers needs your help in locating this suspect or suspects and will pay up to $500 for information that leads…
Read MoreHibiscus Capital fundraiser on Wednesday
The Vernon Hibiscus Capital fundraiser will be held beginning at 9 a.m., Wednesday, April 20, 2022 on the Vernon College parking lot by the Red River Valley Museum. Donations go to the Vernon Hibiscus fund through the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center. There is a limit of five plants per person. Plants cannot be pre-ordered,…
Read MoreArea churches plan Easter activities
Items on this page, unless otherwise stated, are for the week of April 17-23. –Holy Family Catholic Church: Daily mass is held Monday, Thursday, & Friday at 12 p.m. Reconciliation is held Saturday from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p,m. Youth rosary is Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. in the youth chapel. Religious Education starts with mass…
Read MoreWGH, Vernon form partnership with AMR to serve community
The City of Vernon, TX, Wilbarger General Hospital and American Medical Response have entered into a temporary agreement to assist Vernon Fire Department with EMS services in Vernon until the VFD can become fully staffed again. The agreement was first reported in the Vernon Record in March 31’s edition. According to a statement from WGH,…
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