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Man’s wrench attack leads to prison
Several prison sentences were handed down during proceedings of the 46th Judicial District Court sitting in both Wilbarger and Hardeman counties this past week. Vincent Ray Mitchell, 32, of Quanah, was sentenced to 35 years in prison following his plea of guilty to felony assault family violence with a deadly weapon. On November 7, 2018,…
Read MoreTerrible Tuesday remembered: ‘I was sucked up in it’
By DANIEL WALKER Vernon Daily Record Editor Tuesday, April 10, 1979 seemed like a perfect spring day – right up until a tornado appeared seemingly out of nowhere, cutting a path through Wilbarger County and Vernon that left 11 dead, dozens injured and millions of dollars of property destroyed. “It was just a regular old…
Read MoreTerrible Tuesday remembered: The story of a photograph
Editor’s note:The Vernon Daily Record remembers the 40th anniversary of Terrible Tuesday, April 10, 1979 when multiple tornadoes struck the area. An iconic photo from the time showed a City of Vernon vehicle in the living room of a house. The VDR told the story of the truck on the one-year anniversary in 1980, as…
Read MoreTerrible Tuesday remembered: Timeline of April 10, 1979
Timeline of April 10, 1979 tornado Editor’s Note: On the 40th anniversary of Terrible Tuesday, April 10, 1979 The Vernon Daily Record remembers those events with a timeline created from the VDR archives. — Daniel Walker Tuesday, April 10, 1979 dawned bright and clear, a change from the thundershowers that threatened the area for the…
Read MoreBig projects on ballot at CISD
MARK POTTER VERNON RECORD CHILLICOTHE – Voters in the Chillicothe Independent School District will go to the polls on May 4 to decide on a $7.5 bond issue to build a new cafeteria at the elementary school, renovate the existing cafeteria into additional classroom space and construct a new ag science classroom at the high…
Read MoreHarrold ISD trustees approve 2019-2020 calendar, teacher term contracts
Harrold school trustees approved the district’s 2019-2020 school calendar and teacher term contracts for the next school year during a monthly business meeting Thursday, March 28. Highlights of the 2019-2020 school calendar include the first day of classes on Aug. 22, 2019 and last day of school on May 29, 2020. Teacher term contracts for…
Read MoreThornberry reacts to recent missile testing
On Monday, the Missile Defense Agency conducted the most complex test of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense System ever attempted. Preliminary results indicate that the test met all primary objectives successfully. The test involved two ground-based interceptors, launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, and one ICBM-class target. Rep. Mac Thornberry said the action was vital. “Every…
Read MoreTexas lawmakers look to quicken parole for youth offenders
AUSTIN (AP) — Lawmakers looking to shrink Texas’ prison population and costs are considering a bill that would allow some people convicted of committing serious crimes as minors to apply for parole in half the time they’re currently allowed. The bill sponsored by Democratic state Rep. Joe Moody, of El Paso, would allow people convicted…
Read More2 bills could help Texas landowners near transmission towers
HOUSTON (AP) — Two proposed bills could give Texas landowners more options should electric transmission towers be put up on or near their property. Republican Sen. Larry Taylor has introduced a bill that would require utilities to notify nearby homeowners and hold public hearings before making transmission upgrades. Republican Rep. Ed Thompson filed a bill…
Read MoreArea athletes receive District 16-A girls basketball honors
The District 16-A girls all-district team has been announced. Area players selected for the All-District First Team were Lyndzie Disbrow of Chillicothe, Kelly Carroll and Tara Manney of Crowell and Hailey Teague of Northside. Named to the All-District second team were Paig Moya and Kinley Moore of Crowell, Miranda Perkins of Chillicothe and Alexis Matute…
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