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VC rodeo starts Sept. 29
The 40th annual Vernon College Rodeo is set to take place Sept. 29-30 at the Wilbarger County Events Center. Rodeo action will begin each of the two nights at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 per person and free for Vernon College students with student ID. Over 700 contestants will compete in nine events.
Read MoreThe 8th annual Charting the Course golf tournament on Saturday
The 8th annual Charting the Course golf tournament to benefit the Wilbarger General Hospital Foundation tees off at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Hillcrest Country Club. Wilbarger Realty, Inc., Is sponsoring the Hole in One with a $10,000 prize for the first hole in one during the tournament. The entry fee for the…
Read More$57,773 raised locally by Texoma Gives
The one day giant fundraiser, Texoma Gives, held on Sept. 7, brought $57,773 to eight participant local non-profit organizations. Those receiving donations were: Boys & Girls Club, $16,328; Camp Fire Wilbarger County Council, $1,385; Red River Valley Museum, $30,940; Texoma Alliance to Stop Abuse, $3,100; Vernon Meals on Wheels, $1,485; Wilbarger County Child Welfare Board,…
Read MoreMemorial FarmFest set Saturday
The Lexi and Zoey Flynn Memorial FarmFest will be held Saturday, Sept. 16, at Hwy. 287, 3 miles east of Chillicothe. Scheduled to play are Under the Influence, Already Goners, Justin Penter, Blaine Gillespie, Reginasis, Bud Imel, Dody Lehman, Jade Haney and The Flynns
Read MoreAltus man killed in Wilbarger accident
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2 Number Injured: 0 Number killed: 1 Date & Time: 9/5/2023, 4:40PM County: Wilbarger Location: US 287, 2 miles West of Harrold Posted Speed Limit: 75 Weather Condition: Clear/Cloudy Road Conditions: Dry Vehicle 1: 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 Driver Vehicle 1: DECEASE Thomas Reese…
Read MoreFatal accident reported east of Chillicothe
Date & Time: 8/12/2023, 4:26 A.M. County: Wilbarger Location: US 287, 3 miles East of Chillicothe Posted Speed Limit: 75 Weather Condition: Clear Road Conditions: Dry Vehicle 1: 2016, Ford F250 pickup Driver Vehicle 1: DECEASED Patnode, Kevin Laine, 38 year old, male, of Santa Fe, New Mexico Seatbelt: N Injury Information: The driver was…
Read MoreRed Flag warning
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WESTERN NORTH TEXAS… * WINDS…South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 18 percent. * TEMPERATURES…Up to 110. * IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY……
Read MoreExcessive heat warning in effect
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected. * WHEN…From noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS…Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working…
Read MoreGovernor signs $18 billion property tax cut
Governor Greg Abbott, on Wednesday, ceremonially signed legislation delivering the largest property tax cut in Texas history—$18 billion—passed during Special Session #2 of the 88th Legislature in New Caney. The Governor was joined at the historic bill signing by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Senator Paul Bettencourt, Representative Morgan Meyer, and other members of…
Read MoreBallot order set for the 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution
The Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza drew the ballot order for the 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Texans will vote on these amendments as a part of the November 7 Election. Below is the ballot order as drawn. Proposition 1 – HJR 126 “The constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in…
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