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Vernon, Dr. Dariusz Malinowski recognized by Texas Senate for hibiscus program
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 30 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Dr. Dariusz Malinowski and the City of Vernon for the development of an outstanding hibiscus-breeding program; and WHEREAS, Dr. Malinowski is the plant physiologist at Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Vernon; he started breeding winter-hardy hibiscus plants in his…
Read MorePounds, former AG pastor, sentenced to 45 years for sexual assault of a child
Former Vernon Assembly of God Pastor Brian Pounds, 46, pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault of a child and was sentenced to 45 years in prison during proceedings of the 46th Judicial District Court of Wilbarger County on Wednesday afternoon. Pounds became the target of a law enforcement investigation on July 1st this year when…
Read MoreChristmas Parade on Saturday
The annual Christmas on the Western Trail Parade will begin at 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, and will follow the traditional rodeo parade route. Lighted floats, classic cars, bands, novelty entries and others will make up the parade, and prizes will be awarded in the various categories. Entries must be at the intersection of Maiden…
Read MoreMan indicted in burglary, shooting livestock
The man accused of a breaking into a home, stealing a gun and shooting livestock this past summer has been indicted by the Wilbarger County Grand Jury. Trenton Ray Wilson was indicted for the Felony-2 offense of Burglary of a Habitation; Felony-3 offense of Criminal Mischief with a Firearm (Death of Livestock); and State Jail…
Read MoreFriday is last day to request holiday meal
Meal requests for the Thanksgiving Holiday Spirit Meal currently total 234 delivered meals, Sharon Goins, coordinator of the program along with her husband, Billy Goins, reported on Tuesday as preparations continue for the annual event. Goins said more delivery requests are expected. “We will receive the lists from Meals on Wheels on Friday, Nov. 19,”…
Read MoreCommunity Thanksgiving service set for Sunday
The annual Community Thanksgiving service sponsored by the Wilbarger County Ministerial Alliance, will be held at 6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Second Baptist Church, 2815 Sand Road. Giving the Thanksgiving message will be Pastor Brooks Kimmey of the First Baptist Church. Pastor Ric Rosalez, Second Baptist Church, will give the opening prayer, and…
Read MoreFour county incumbents announce re-election bids; filing period opens Nov. 13
Four Wilbarger County elected officials announced they will seek re-election to office. County Judge Greg Tyra, County Clerk Jana Kennon, County Commissioner Josh Patterson, and County Commissioner Phillip Graf all announced Monday that they will be seeking re-election. Other positions up for election this year include District Judge (Dan Mike Bird), District Court Clerk (Brenda…
Read MoreLady Lions playoff tickets need to be bought in advance
Vernon will have its Lady Lions volleyball bi-district playoff game on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 6 p.m. in Graham. Vernon will take on Stephenville. The Honeybees were winners of 4A District 6 with an undefeated district mark and a 28-10 overall record. Tickets will have to be purchased online. Tickets are $4. Tickets can…
Read MoreNTSH Forensic Conference: Using Art as Therapy
North Texas State Hospital’s 33rd annual Forensic Conference kicked of last Monday afternoon, and continued all last week at the Wilbarger Auditorium with around 300 registered attendees. This year, NTSH held a special “Creative Arts as a Therapeutic Intervention” networking event, and learning on Tuesday at the Red River Valley Museum. More than 70 conference…
Read MoreCounty judge snatches gun away from courthouse assailant
Wilbarger County Judge Greg Tyra was uninjured after a woman pulled a gun and threatened him earlier this week. Lisa Kemp was booked into the Wilbarger County Jail on a charge of aggravated assault on a public servant following the incident, which occurred Monday afternoon. Judge Tyra said he had left the courthouse to run…
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