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WGH alters visitor policy
Wilbarger General Hospital announced Monday that it will now begin to allow individuals coming to the Hospital and Emergency Department one visitor per patient. All patients and visitors must wear a mask or face covering when entering the hospital. Each individual is responsible for providing their own mask or face covering, one will not be…
Read MoreGosline is first woman to serve as mayor of Vernon
Pam Gosline is Vernon’s new mayor. In an historic first, she becomes the first woman to serve as mayor of Vernon. She took over following the resignation of Doug Jeffrey, officially accepted on Tuesday night. Gosline was the only candidate for mayor, and in a normal year would have assumed office in May. However, due…
Read MoreGovernor Abbott calls for unity and peaceful protests
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Dallas where he provided an update on Texas’ response to protest violence across the state. In his remarks, the Governor called for swift justice in the case of George Floyd’s death, and discussed the ways Texas is working with local law enforcement to maintain order and…
Read MoreGovernor Abbott Announces Additional Services And Activities That Can Open Under Phase II
Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday issued a proclamation expanding additional services and activities that can open under Phase II of the state’s plan to safely and strategically open. With this proclamation, water parks, recreational sport programs for adults, driver education programs, and food-court dining areas within shopping malls can begin operations with limited occupancy or regulations…
Read MoreState recommends election protocols
AUSTIN – In consultation with the Texas Department of State Health Services, the Secretary of State’s Office, on Tuesday, released guidance on recommended health protocols for Texas election officials and voters in response to COVID-19. This guidance reflects the minimum recommended health protocols to help ensure the health and safety of all voters, election office…
Read MoreHHS confirms positive coronavirus case at North Texas State Hospital
The Texas department of Health and Human Service released the following information on Tuesday related to a positive Covid-19 case at North Texas State Hospital. “Nothing is more important than the health and safety of our patients and staff. We recently received confirmation of a positive case of COVID-19 at the Vernon campus of North…
Read MoreGov. Abbott says hair, nail salons can open Friday
Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday, held a press conference where announced that he is issuing an Executive Order to expand openings of certain businesses and activities. The Governor also announced new guidance from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) on graduation ceremonies and the creation of Surge Response Teams to combat any COVID-19 flare ups in…
Read MoreWGH board meeting on Thursday
The Wilbarger General Hospital board of directors will hold a regular board meeting on Thursday May 7 at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be held by phone due to COVID 19 precautions. Anyone wishing to attend may call in at 940-553-2800 and use the pin number 258036. An update on COVID 19 will be given…
Read MoreWilbarger County to open on Friday
Wilbarger County Judge Greg Tyra received confirmation from the State late Thursday afternoon to allow most businesses and restaurants to open at 50 percent capacity. Vernon Fire Chief J.J. Oznick has visited all restaurants in the county to inform them what each individual capacity would be. City Manager Marty Mangum said that any restaurant considered…
Read MoreCity commission approves street projects
During a regular business meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2019, the Vernon City Commission approved a bid from Freeman Construction in the amount of $379,970 for street seal coating and street repair work. Commissioner Justin Marsh voted against the item, citing concerns that the city’s budget later this summer may be taxed due to coronavirus…
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