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Chillicothe ISD receives bond upgrade
Moody’s Investors Service has assigned an A1 issuer rating to Chillicothe Independent School District and concurrently upgraded the district’s general obligation unlimited tax rating to A1 from Baa1. The issuer rating reflects the district’s ability to repay debt and debt-like obligations without consideration of any pledge, security or structural features. The action affects $6.8 million…
Read MoreVISD trustees to debate mask requirement again
The Vernon ISD trustees will again take up the matter of whether to mandate students, visitors and staff wear masks at VISD facilities. Action on the matter is part of the Vernon ISD board of trustees meeting set for Wednesday, April 21 at the Administration Building, 1713 Wilbarger, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is open…
Read MoreLegislation filed to add Western Trail to National Trails System
Oklahoma Third District Congressman Frank Lucas and fellow Republican Ron Estes of Kansas introduced legislation on April 15 to add the Chisholm and Western Trails to the National Trails System. “As our country expanded westward, the Chisholm Trail and the Western Trail became critical lifelines for the people of the Great Plains. Cattle ranchers across…
Read MorePrison sentence in bail jumping case
Both prison and probation sentences were handed down during recent proceedings in the 46th Judicial District Court of Wilbarger County. Christopher McManus, 39, of Vernon, was sentenced to eight years in prison on two separate charges from 2016. On January 16, 2016, a Vernon police officer attempted a traffic stop on McManus at around 2:30…
Read MoreTexas rolls out vaccine scheduler
According to data from Texas Health and Human Services, 40.47 percent of Wilbarger County residents over 16 have received at least on dose of Covid-19 vaccine and 31.45 % of the county is fully vaccinated. There are plenty of opportunities to get vaccinated, as Gov. Greg Abbott has opened vaccinations up to all Texans. Family…
Read MoreToday, April 1 is voter registration deadline
April 1 Voter Registration Deadline AUSTIN – Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs reminded eligible Texas voters of the April 1st voter registration deadline for the May 1st election. With two weeks until the deadline, the Secretary issued a final call to action to voters, community leaders, and elected officials to encourage their fellow…
Read MoreOne killed in weekend rollover
The TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY confirms a fatality accident occurred in Wilbarger County on Sunday, March 28. After a public information request was filed by the Vernon Record, an accident report was released to regional media regarding the incident on Tuesday afternoon. See the Vernon Record print edition for more. Date & Time: 3/28/21…
Read MoreTyson offers vaccinations to employees
Team Members at the Tyson Foods plant in Vernon received free, on-site COVID-19 vaccinations on Friday. There were 300 team members that received their first vaccination dose. The vaccinations are voluntary, but highly encouraged. “The health and safety of our team members is our top priority and offering all of our team members free and…
Read MoreTexas to open COVID-19 vaccination to all adults on March 29
All adults will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas beginning Monday, March 29. The Texas Department of State Health Services expects vaccine supplies to increase next week, and providers in multiple parts of the state have made great strides in vaccinating people in the current priority groups. The state’s Expert Vaccine Allocation…
Read MoreK9 Patrol, and Detection Field Trials to be held in Vernon
The National Police Canine Association’s District 25 K9 Patrol, and Detection Field Trials, and narcotics certification will be held this week in Vernon. Police Chief Randy Agan said they are expecting at least 35 dogs to be in Vernon, but up to 80 could show. The field trial part of the event will be held…
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