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Candidates for Wilbarger County assessor/collector face off in forum
The 10 candidates for four county offices took the stage on Thursday night and answered questions. Each of the four races will be highlighted in upcoming editions of the Vernon Record. Today’s candidates are those running for tax assessor/collector. They are incumbent Sherrie Campsey and challengers Tissha Taylor and Angie Boyd. Not all questions are…
Read MoreVernon Lions Club plays Santa Claus for special children
The Vernon Lions Club played Santa Claus on Friday as they donated six specially-designed bicycles to area children with special needs. “This is a special day,” Lion Club member Mike Moore said. “We have five special young boys and girls with us.” Moore said the Vernon Lions Club had partnered with the local community and…
Read MoreCounty Judge optimistic for 2020
Wilbarger County Judge Greg Tyra said that 2019 was a good year for Wilbarger County and he is optimistic for 2020. “I think it’s going to be a good year for Wilbarger County. As always, there are challenges we will have to face, but there are no pressing issues that we have not dealt with.…
Read MoreVernon Ministerial Alliance reorganizes
The Wilbarger County Ministerial Alliance (WCMA) has spent the last year reestablishing the organization, and redefining its purpose. This process included, rewriting the bylaws, which primarily focused the alliance in two general areas. The foremost purpose of the WCMA, is to consistently bring the good news of Jesus Christ, to the county. The secondary, but…
Read MoreCrowded field in primary election
A crowded field has filed for county offices in Wilbarger County on the Republican ticket. A candidate forum is planned for Thursday, January 23 at 7 p.m. at the Wilbarger County Auditorium. Two offices drew three candidates each. The Tax Assessor-Collector position will be contested between Tisha Taylor, Angie Boyd and current office holder Sherrie…
Read MoreStar Trees go up in Vernon
Bright yellow stars bearing the Christmas wishes of local youngsters hang from the branches of trees set up in the lobbies of the Waggoner National Bank and the Herring Bank for this year’s Star Tree/Toys for Tots program. The stars, totaling 125, reflect the children who were registered earlier this month for the annual program…
Read MoreVISD board of trustees discusses texting, cell phones
Vernon ISD Superintendent Jeff Byrd reported to the VISD board that the district needed to change its use of texting. The discussion was part of Monday’s regular meeting of the VISD board for November. Byrd said a new state law will require that the district needs to archive all school-related texts sent or received and…
Read MoreGrand Jury weighs in on Chillicothe shooting
Last Wednesday a Hardeman County Grand Jury determined that a Hardeman County Deputy Sheriff’s use of force was justified in a shooting that occurred in Chillicothe on August 4, 2019. On that date, the Vernon Record reported that Chillicothe police responded to a report of an aggravated assault at a residence on 7th Street in…
Read MoreCommission hears of proposed new senior living development
The Vernon City Commission heard a presentation on Tuesday regarding a proposed senior development project in the City of Vernon. Michael Beard, of Befco, discussed the development with the commissioners, and field any questions at that time. Beard said Vernon Pioneer Crossing for Seniors is proposing “a high quality Senior Apartment Community in Vernon…
Read MoreGetting ready for Christmas — courthouse decoration lighting this week
Santa is in his sleigh, Rudolph is ready to go and the Christmas trees and wreaths are festooned with plenty of lights. It won’t be long now until all the Christmas decorations surrounding the Wilbarger County Courthouse will be lit to usher in Vernon’s Christmas on the Western Trail and Lighted Parade. Members of the…
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