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City of Vernon plans for outbreak
The City of Vernon is working with local, state, and federal agencies to insure that, to the best of our ability, our citizens and staff are protected during the possible outbreak of the Coronavirus as we would be with any disease The city’s main focus will be on the safety of the public and as…
Read MoreNo need to panic, plan in place for coronavirus
The possibility that the Coronavirus outbreak will affect Wilbarger County was center stage Friday as Wilbarger General Hospital held an informational seminar and cooperative planning session that included hospital staff, representatives from city and county government, Vernon ISD and Vernon College as well as representatives of area nursing homes and pharmacies. The consensus was that…
Read MoreGovernor Abbott Declares State Of Disaster For All Texas Counties
Governor Greg Abbott Friday held a press conference at the State Capitol to update the public on the status of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Texas and what the state is doing to protect public health. The Governor also announced several new actions Texas is taking to mitigate the spread of the virus, including declaring a…
Read MoreDistrict Court: More than a dozen defendants enter guilty pleas
Over a dozen defendants entered guilty pleas last week during proceedings of the 46th Judicial District Court for Wilbarger County. Juan Manuel Cedillo, Jr., 37, of Vernon, was sentenced to twenty years in prison following his plea of guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm. On August 21, 2019, Vernon Police Department officers were conducting…
Read MoreCensus Bureau gearing up to count Vernon
Daniel Walker Vernon Record The Census Bureau is gearing up for the 2020 census. The U.S. constitution mandates the government to collect data about every resident in the United States every 10 years. The Census Bureau’s Patricia Humphrey Daughter met with the Vernon City Commission on Tuesday night, saying she planned on forming a Complete…
Read MoreWilbarger County voters were in a mood for change
Wilbarger County voters were in a mood for change as one of four local incumbents went down to defeat on Tuesday night in the Republican Primary. Another one of the races was deemed to close to call while the other two incumbents will face runoffs after both finished second out of three candidates. There may…
Read MoreWGH selects new CEO
The Wilbarger General Hospital Board of Directors has taken the first step toward selecting a new chief executive officer. A motion was approved to hire Tom Siemers as CEO, replacing interim chief Peter Hofstetter beginning April 1. A follow-up vote will occur March 12, where the board will consider a technical correction to the initial…
Read MorePlenty to eat in Vernon this weekend
There will be plenty of opportunities to enjoy good food in Vernon this week while also supporting local worthy causes. The Knights of Columbus of Holy Family Catholic Church will hold a Fish Fry on Friday, March 6, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Parish Hall. Tickets are $12 or $5 for…
Read MoreVISD Family Learning to be held on Thursday
Vernon ISD will host the annual Family Learning Event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, March 5, in the Vernon High School cafeteria. There will be interactive hand-on booths and activities set up for all ages. The event is free and the community is invited to attend. Light snacks will be offered. and there…
Read MorePleas entered in District Court
Several guilty pleas were entered during proceedings of the 46th Judicial District Court of Wilbarger County during proceedings this week. Cody Allen Baldwin, 28, of Vernon, was sentenced to six years in prison for aggravated assault. Baldwin was originally placed on probation on March 8, 2017. A motion to revoke Baldwin’s probation was filed by…
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