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BDC directors approve clean audit
Directors of the Business Development Corporation of Vernon reviewed and unanimously approved the BDC’s audit report for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 during a monthly business meeting. See more details in the online edition.
Read More271 oil & gas violations in Wilbarger County during ‘18
The Railroad Commission of Texas reports that there 271 oil and gas production violations that occurred in Wilbarger County during 2018. None were classified as major. The Commission’s statewide database was made available online by the state on Wednesday for the first time ever, and reviewed for local violations. See the online edition for more…
Read MoreLivestock entries shown at county stock show
The Wilbarger County Junior Livestock Show got underway Monday morning and concluded Tuesday afternoon at the Wilbarger County Exhibit Building where many livestock entries were judged. Those included goats, sheep, swine, rabbits, chickens and steers. Complete results and champion photos are in the o
Read MoreCity OK with new senior development
Daniel Walker Vernon Record The Vernon City Commission approved a resolution in support of a senior housing development, despite some opposition. The commission also voted down a request to allow domestic partners of city employees to be added to city insurance. The actions were part of a lengthy city commission meeting held Tuesday night. The…
Read MoreMcArthurs named Vernon’s citizens of the year
The Citizen of the Year award was presented to Charles and Mamie McArthur during the 108th annual Chamber of Commerce banquet on Thursday night, held at Wilbarger Auditorium. Chamber vice president Chris Dunson presented the award. “This award goes out to a group, person or persons that have made a great impact on the community…
Read MoreFatality accident reported on on U.S. 183
A fatality accident occurred Monday in Baylor County, between Vernon and Seymour on U.S. 183. Freddie Lee Tinney Jr., a 47-year-old man of Wichita Falls, died at a Seymour hospital according to the Texas DPS. DPS Sgt. Dan Buesing reported that Tinney Jr. was traveling north in a 2000 Jeep Wrangler on Hwy 183 about…
Read MoreQuanah explosion kills retired Vernon firefighter
A fire and explosion in Quanah on Friday killed a retired Vernon firefighter, according to Hardeman County Sheriff Office and confirmed by Vernon Fire personnel. Hardeman County Sheriff Pat Laughery said they got a call around 11:30 about an explosion that broke out at Isnhower Auto Repair. Crews from Quanah Fire Department, Chillicothe FD, and…
Read MoreNew construction in 2018 neared $2 million
A $200,000 new business led construction activity here during the month of December when $302,290 in building permits were issued. The eight building permits issued during December contributed to total construction activity of $1,924,775 for the City of Vernon during the year 2018, which was well below the $6,684,634 construction total for 2017 but still…
Read MoreNorthside and Chillicothe stock shows set
Northside Northside ISD’s annual stock show is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 12. The show will be held at the Wilbarger County Exhibit building in Vernon this year. There will be 45 exhibitors showing 89 projects. The show will have a judge from the Texas Tech Livestock team. Judging of the livestock projects will begin around…
Read MoreBurglar sentenced to prison
A Vernon man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for burglary of a habitation during proceedings of the 46th Judicial District Court in Vernon on Monday. Donnell Deshawn Thomas, 41, of Vernon, pleaded guilty to burglarizing a local residence on July 31, 2017. On that date, the homeowner reported to police that she had…
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