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Google Announces New Data Center in Wilbarger County
Google has announced that they are expanding their longstanding presence in Texas with a new data center under construction in Wilbarger County with agreements to support local energy resilience, anchored by a focus on water security and energy affordability. The data center will use advanced air-cooling technology, limiting water consumption to only critical campus operations…
Read MoreVISD trustees vote 4-3 to approve homeschool participation in UIL events
During the VISD school board meeting Monday, trustees voted 4-3 to approve allowing homeschool students to participate in UIL events. Voting in favor of allowing homeschool students participate in district UIL activities were trustees Patrick Parmer, Bryson Henry, Carrie Hawkins and Chris Lehman. Voting against allowing homeschool students participate were trustees Emory Byars, Amanda Lehman…
Read MoreCity Commissioner Dustin Fraticelli responds to questions concerning his candidacy for reelection.
The two candidates running for Place 3 on the Vernon City Commission are incumbent are Don Aydelott and Adrian Esquivel. The Place 4 commission candidates are incumbent Dustin Fraticelli and Jason Goodrum. The candidates were asked to complete questionnaires regarding their candidacy. Incumbent Commissioner Dustin Fraticelli and Don Aydelott have both responded as of April…
Read MoreWGH Art of Caring gala set for Feb. 10
The Wilbarger General Hospital Foundation is hosting its annual fundraising gala, Art of Caring, at 7 p.m., Feb. 10, at the La Hacienda Avitia, 7900 Eagle St. Tickets are $75 per person and should be purchased by Feb. 5. Ticket sales begin at the hospital on Jan. 22. The gala will feature an evening of…
Read MoreVernon 49, City View 43
The Vernon Lions fought back from a 24-19 deficit to beat City View 49-43 on Friday. Vernon is ranked No. 21 and City View No. 22 in this week’s state 3A poll. The Lions are 3-0 in District 7-3A heading into Friday’s match-up at Bowie, and then at 3A No. 10 Holliday next Tuesday. Against…
Read MoreWilbarger Regional Craft Show on Saturday
The Wilbarger Regional Craft Show sponsored by TOPS 144 will be held at Wilbarger Auditorium on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 15, from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. There will be arts and crafts, door prizes and a concession stand. For information about booth space,…
Read MoreAllan Dale Metcalf
Allan Dale Metcalf, 65, was welcomed home by our Heavenly Father, Wednesday, April 19, 2023 in his home in Mathis, Texas. A celebration of life will be h,eld at on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 1 to 3 p.m. at the Archer County Civic Center, 512 W. Cottonwood, Archer City, Texas. Allan was born Saturday,…
Read MoreVernon Fire called to structure fire
The Vernon Fire Department was called just after 2 p.m. Thursday for a structure fire at Kinlau Sheet Metal in the 2500 block of W. U.S. 287. Light smoke could be seen coming from the roof. As of 4:22 p.m., the westbound frontage road of U.S. 287 was closed at Wheeler Street, as firefighters remained…
Read MoreVernon city manager to step down
The city of Vernon issued a press release, today, Oct. 20, announcing that City Manager Marty Mangum will be stepping down from his position effective Nov. 25. Mangum has served as Vernon’s city manager since May of 2017. The Vernon City Commission will meet Tuesday, Oct. 25, to discuss beginning the process to name Mangum’s…
Read More27 building permits issued last month
August was a busy month for construction projects with 27 building permits issued by the City of Vernon during the month. As is the case during the summer, the majority were for HV/AC with nine permits issued for new air-conditioning units. There were two permits for solar power installation, five for new roofs, six for…
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