Regional
DPS Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized approximately 12 pounds of suspected fentanyl after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Hardeman County. On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 9:07 a.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2015 Buick Verano traveling south on US 287 near Quanah for a traffic violation. During the…
Read MoreApril oil and gas totals released for Wilbarger County
The Railroad Commission of Texas reported that 50,877 barrels of crude oil were produced in Wilbarger County during the month of April, according to a production report released by the commission. That report also stated that natural gas production in the county totaled 4,346 MCF (measured cubic feet). In Foard County, crude oil production…
Read MoreJackson County fatality accident claims Frederick man
A Fatality Collision occurred 7-13-2024 at approximately 1514 hours near the intersection of South County Road 210 and East County Road 166, approximately 2 miles east and 2 miles south of Altus, Oklahoma in Jackson County. Vehicle-1: 2007 Ford Escape driven by Loice J. Lennox, black male, 68 years of age, residence in Frederick, Oklahoma. …
Read MoreGrass fire on Sand Road
Vernon Fire personnel were fighting a grass fire, threatening several structures in the 2800 block of Sand Road, on Monday, July 8, 2024. The fire was reported at around 4:10 p.m. Monday. Fire Chief Chris Cook said that the fire appeared to have been started by teens setting off fire works in Orbison Park. Multiple…
Read MoreCongressman Jackson: NDAA extremely beneficial for Texas
Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) supported Texas’ defense priorities during the House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) markup of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. Jackson issued the following statement in support of the legislation, which passed out of committee by a vote of 57-1. The NDAA is expected to be considered on…
Read MoreFatal accident reported in Clay Countyt
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 3 Number Injured: 1 Number killed: 1 Date & Time: 5/31/2024, 12:04PM County: Clay Location: US 287, approximately .25 miles south of Bellevue, Tx Posted Speed Limit: 70 Weather Condition: Clear Road Conditions: Dry Vehicle 1: 2020 Volvo (Truck Tractor), towing a 2016 CIMC semi-trailer. Driver Vehicle 1: Donald Anthony…
Read MoreNWS: Be prepared for severe weather
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northern…western…central…and southern Oklahoma…and western north Texas. .DAY ONE…Today and Tonight… .SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STATEMENT… Storm spotter groups and emergency management personnel across our Oklahoma and western north Texas should prepare for severe weather operations this afternoon and evening. .Thunderstorms… A significant severe weather outbreak, with potentially…
Read MoreVernon College trustees discuss possibility of adding new sport
Vernon College leaders discussed adding a new sport as part of the April 10 trustee meeting. The Vernon College board of Trustees called on Athletic Director Jason Jenkins to share information about the possibility of the college introducing a new sport. Jenkins explained that Vernon College is average for the number of sports compared to…
Read MoreTax holiday Monday for emergency items
Texans can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 29. “Fires, tornadoes and other severe weather conditions can strike at any time, so it is important that families, homes and businesses…
Read MorePublic Comment Sought for Proposed Mountain Lion Regulations
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public comment until May 22 on proposals to prohibit canned hunting and implement trapping standards for mountain lions. Mountain lions are relatively uncommon, secretive animals and have the widest distribution of any wildcat from Canada to South America. In Texas, mountain lions are found throughout the…
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