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Former jailer indicted in ‘food for sex’ case
The 46th Judicial District empaneled grand juries in Wilbarger, Hardeman and Foard Counties last week. Cases were presented by District Attorney Jon Whitsitt. Indicted individuals are presumed innocent until a court verdict is rendered. Corey Allen Johnson, 39, Chillicothe was indicted on two counts of Violation of Civil Rights of Person in Custody, both 2nd…
Read MoreWilbarger traffic stop nets 51 pounds of marijuana
The Texas Department of Public Safety seized approximately 51 pounds of suspected marijuana during a traffic stop in Wilbarger County. The incident occurred when a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. On January 21, 2025, at 7:59 a.m., a DPS Trooper pulled over a 2024 Nissan Altima traveling east on…
Read MoreNorthside cheerleaders win back-to-back state titles
Northside won the UIL Spirit 1A state championship last week at the Fort Worth Convention Center. It is a back-to-back title, as Northside won state last year as well. Wilbarger County was well represented, as Harrold also advanced to the championship round and finished fifth in their first ever appearance at state. Paducah was second…
Read MoreRep. Jackson draws sub-committee chairman appointment
Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) has been appointed Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations. Jackson said: “I want to thank Chairman Mike Rogers for the honor and opportunity to chair this critical subcommittee. Working to guarantee our defense intelligence community and special operations forces are the world’s most lethal…
Read MoreCold week, snow possible
The rest of this week will be cold, with a possibility of snow in the forecast. The National Weather Service reports: “Snow precipitation coming up from western into northern Texas may start moving into our western north Texas counties by Thursday mid-morning prior to sunrise. Confidence is still high for winter weather to affect our…
Read MoreHonoring Lady Lions 1985 state title team
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Vernon Lady Lions capturing the Class 3A State Basketball Championship and Vernon ISD will be honoring members of that 1985 state title team on Friday, Jan 10. A reception for the team will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the VHS Band Hall. The…
Read MoreNew Texas laws in effect for 2025
Several new laws took effect in Texas on January 1, 2025, such as the end of safety inspections for non-commercial vehicles and the collection and use of a consumer’s personal data. The bills were approved in the last Texas legislative session held in 2023. The 88th Texas Legislature sent more than 1,095 laws…
Read MoreDistrict 9-A all district volleyball selections announced
The District 9-1A volleyball season saw Harrold win the state title while Northside and Crowell tied for second in the standings and advance to the playoffs, and Chillicothe played tough in the stacked district. Some 24 players from the district received postseason honors and 31 received academic honors. Superlatives District MVP #21 Senior, Mylie Maness,…
Read MoreHigh fire danger, then cold
The National Weather Service reports a concern with regards to fire weather. The combination of drier air working into the area from the west and northwest, strong north winds and warm temperatures will result in elevated to near critical fire weather conditions. However the strongest winds will be earlier in the day, compared to when…
Read More25 Vernon Lions named All-District in District 4-3A D1
The Vernon Lions football squad had been recognized for its recent campaign, going 9-4 and advancing to the 3A regional playoffs. Junior quarterback Ty Scott was named District 4-3A Offensive Player of the Year. Scott completed74 0f 125 passes for 1,222 yards and rushed 126 times for 1,222 yards. In all eight Lions were named…
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