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Election day reminders
Today, Nov. 7, is Election Day in Texas. Statewide, voters will weigh in on 14 proposed amendments to the state constitution. Many voters will also have the opportunity to vote in local elections. “If voters did not cast a ballot during early voting, I encourage them to make a plan to vote today,” said…
Read MoreEarly voting times this week
Early voting Early voting for the Nov. 7 election began Monday, Oct. 23, and lasts through Nov. 3. The early voting location for Wilbarger County is at the Wilbarger County Auditorium, 2100 Yamparika Street, Vernon, TX during the following hours: – Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) – Nov. 2 –…
Read MoreHalloween safety tips
Halloween is just days away. The following safety tips could save a life with all the kids out for Trick or Treating. 1. Use your headlights. Even in the daytime, trick-or-treaters are much more likely to see you if you are shining your headlights (not your brights – you don’t want to blind anyone). Especially…
Read MoreFatality accident reported south of Altus
Fatality collision occurred 10-23-2023 at approximately 0734 hours on S County Road 210 just south of the intersection of E County Road 168 in Jackson County, approximately 5 miles southeast of Altus, Oklahoma. Vehicle-1: 2016 Ford F350 driven by Jeremy Wayne Lamar (SIC) white male. age 45, of Tipton, OK. Pronounced dead at the scene…
Read MoreBacon City USA Festival set to sizzle on Saturday
The second annual Bacon City USA Festival will take over downtown Vernon Saturday, Oct. 21, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Live entertainment will be presented from 11 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. on the Wright Pavilion Stage. Performers will include Southern Weather, The Flynns, Blaine Gillespie Band, Already Goners and The Bourbon Prophets. The Festival…
Read MoreSuspect in two stolen vehicle cases arrested in Oklahoma
A Ford pickup stolen Sept. 30 from the 1800 block of Eagle was recovered Friday morning in Marshall County, Oklahoma. Seth Lee Hillard, 30, was arrested at the time by Marshall County deputies while in possession of the stolen pickup. Cooke County Sheriff Ray Sappington issued a press release that Hillard was arrested in Oklahoma…
Read MoreClay County Sheriff to serve sentence in Hardeman County
Clay County Sheriff Jeffrey Lyde will have to serve 30 days in Hardeman County Jail, pay two $750 fines, permanently surrendered his law enforcement license, and gave up his right to appeal as part of an agreement for his punishment for two misdemeanor crimes. The agreement was reached Tuesday in a Montague County courtroom. Lyde…
Read MoreTips for Saturday’s eclipse
Ahead of the annular solar eclipse this Saturday, October 14, the Texas Optometric Association (TOA) is sharing tips and information to help Texans prepare for this extremely rare event. During an annular eclipse, the moon will pass over the sun creating a “ring of fire” visual for those within the eclipse’s path. The eclipse will…
Read MoreDomestic Violence Remembrance Walk scheduled
The 4th annual Domestic Violence Remembrance Walk is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 5:30 p.m. on the Wilbarger General Hospital walking trail. Participants are encouraged to wear purple. During this event the Texoma Alliance to Stop Abuse will celebrate their 10th anniversary, a decade long of promoting awareness and supporting all those in need.…
Read MoreVC 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.
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