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Friday night ice storm update: 150 still without power, restoration pushed back to Saturday night
Restoration of service to customers impacted by the west Texas winter storm is entering its final phases. As of 4 p.m., the number of customers without power totaled approximately 250 in the Abilene District, as compared to approximately 14,400 at 10:30 Wednesday morning. “The restoration team will continue addressing individual outages until we have restored…
Read MoreFriday morning ice storm update: 250 still without power in Vernon
Restoration of service to customers impacted by the west Texas winter storm is entering its final phases. As of 8:30 a.m., the number of customers without power totaled approximately 440 in the Abilene District, as compared to approximately 14,400 at 10:30 Wednesday morning. In Vernon, the estimate to restore power by Thursday night proved to…
Read MoreGreat weekend for Halloween activities
The weather should be great for Halloween on Saturday with sunshine predicted, making it a pleasant day for Vernon’s 2nd annual Munchkins on Main to be held from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. downtown on Saturday. There will be trunk-to-trunk trick or treating among participating businesses, a “Fall Into the Holidays” decor tour and a…
Read MoreCity of Vernon will accept limbs Thursday through Sunday
The City of Vernon will begin accepting tree limbs from Vernon residents on the old Gibson Store lot located on Hwy 287 this week on Thursday through Sunday between 9 am to 5 pm.
Read MoreWednesday evening update: 1,950 still without power in Vernon, restoration expected by Thursday night
AEP Texas crews are continuing restoration efforts in response to a winter storm that began in parts of west Texas on Tuesday. As of 4:30 p.m. Wednesday , approximately 9,700 customers remained without power within the Abilene District, as compared to approximately 14,400 at 10:30 this morning. Vernon had 2,200 customers out this moenring and…
Read MoreTravel discouraged, ice accidents piling up
Vernon First Responders were on the scene of three separate accidents on U.S. 287 at 9 p.m. Monday. The accidents all occurred at overpasses and were due to ice-covered roads. U.S. 287 northbound was closed at College Drive after a U-Haul ruck with trailer flipped onto its side and blocked traffic. Traffic had backed up…
Read MoreWilbarger County under ice storm warning thru Wednesday — VISD closed Tuesday, late Wednesday
ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations of one tenth to four tenths of an inch. Light sleet accumulations are also expected. * WHEN…Until 1 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS…Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible.…
Read MoreVHS Bass Team fish fry planned
The Vernon High School Bass Team will hold its annual fish fry from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 3130 Wilbarger. Price is $12 per plate and will include 5 pieces of fish, potato salad, coleslaw, pinto beans, homemade dessert and drink. Plates are carry out only.
Read MoreVFW Auxiliary fundraiser set
The VFW Auxiliary Post 4747, Vernon, is holding a t-shirt fundraiser for Veterans Day. Local businesses are being asked to sponsor the fundraiser for $50, with the business’ name to be put on the back of the t-shirt. Each sponsor will receive one free t-shirt. Deadline for sponsors is Oct. 31. Orders will also be…
Read MoreGold Star Mothers honored by VFW Auxiliary
Two Gold Star Mothers were recently honored by the Vernon VFW Auxiliary. VFW Auxiliary Post 4747 President, Mary Campbell and Senior Vice, Christina Schoonover honored Wilbarger County’s two Gold Star Mothers’ at their homes, presenting both with yellow roses. Danita Logsdon of Vernon is the Gold Star Mother of Army Corporal Ryan D. Collins whose…
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