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Museum featuring Easter Lunch Box
The Red River Valley Museum is taking orders for its Easter Lunch Box to be available Thursday, March 28, at the Empire Room of the Wilbarger Auditorium, or by delivery. The lunch box includes Wright brand baked ham piled high with American cheese and crisp lettuce on a fresh baked bun. A homemade frosted chocolate…
Read MoreVernon Police Department updating image
Daniel Walker Vernon Record The Vernon Police Department is in the midst of an image overhaul. Two new white Chevrolet Tahoes joined the police department fleet on Friday, replacing two aged out black cars. The police department is switching from black patrol cars to white SUVs, and there are several reasons for the change. “The…
Read MoreWGH holding blood drive on Thursday
Wilbarger General Hospital will be holding a blood drive from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb.29. Look for the bloodmobile in the parking lot at WGH.
Read MoreHerring Bank honored for 125 years — Herring Bank Day celebrated in Vernon
The Herring Bank celebrated its 125th anniversary Feb. 14 in Vernon. Mayor Pam Gosline was on hand to present the bank with a city proclamation declaring Feb. 14 as Herring Bank Day in the City of Vernon. Past and present employees, bank presidents and the board of directors were present for the p resentation. Prior…
Read MoreFormer coach found guilty of indecency with a child
Former Vernon High School wrestling coach Billy Boyce, 64, of Vernon, was convicted by a Wilbarger County jury of Sexual Performance by Child and Indecency with a Child by Sexual Contact on Tuesday afternoon after a two day trial. The jury took only twenty minutes to reach the verdict. On May 26, 2023, Vernon police…
Read MoreGirls basketball playoff times set For Vernon, Northside, Harrold, Crowell
Five area schools have made the playoffs in girls basketball. The Vernon Lady Lions ended the regular season with a 39-27 win over Bowie on Tuesday night.Vernon 39, Vernon was led by Mija Johnson scoring 13 points. The Lady Lions earned the No. 3 seed in District 3A-7 with a 7-5 district record and are…
Read MoreMonday is deadline to register to vote
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans that the deadline to register or update your registration in time for the primary election is Monday, February 5. “If you haven’t registered to vote in Texas or you need to update your registration, act quickly to be ready for the March 5 Primary,” said Secretary Nelson.…
Read MoreOpening in VC truck driving program
Vernon College has current opening in its truck driving program. Registration is underway for the five week program. To register, call 940-552-6291, or email truckdriving@veroncollege.edu.
Read More100 Years of Texas State Parks
As Texas State Parks’ yearlong birthday celebration winds down, we are looking back at the highlights from 2023. “It has been a truly amazing year for Texas State Parks,” said Rodney Franklin, Director of Texas State Parks. “It has been a career highlight to see new visitors discover parks because of our celebrations and witness…
Read MoreIt’s illegal to leave dogs outside in extreme cold without adequate shelter
With Texas’ first deep freeze of the year, THLN is reminding Texans it is illegal to leave dogs unattended outside in freezing temperatures and educating the public on what to do if they come across a dog outside in the freezing weather. “We are strongly advising all pet owners to keep pets inside during the upcoming…
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