Paula Jo Bishop Dominguez passed away on Sept. 1, 2024 at the age of 73. Born in Des Moines Iowa, she was a long time resident of Vernon, Texas. Paula was preceded in death by her infant son Robert Dominguez, her father, mother and a sister. She is survived by three children; John Dale, Tracy…
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialists and county agents will join Texas A&M AgriLife Research small grains breeders across the state to host field days for the next month as a part of the annual Statewide Small Grains Tour. Small grain crops across Texas will ripen over the next month. On May 21 the Wilbarger…
The Texas Department of Transportation has released details of a Clay County fatality crash in April. William Hardman, 63 of Odell, was identified on May 14 as the deceased driver. Date & Time: 4/26/2025, 11:19 PM County: Clay County Location: FM 2606, approximately 8 miles southwest of Henrietta Posted Speed Limit: 35 mph Weather Condition:…
Severe weather is possible, starting this weekend and continuing into next week. National Weather Service forecast discussion states “Confidence is increasing with potentially several days of strong to severe storms over the weekend into next week. Moisture return across much of the area is expected to take place starting Saturday with a dryline set up…
The Vernon Boys & Girls Club’s Summer Volleyball League deadline to signup is Friday, May 9. The league is open to kindergarten thru 8th grade students. The draft will be held May 13, and games begin June 16 and will last approximately a month. During the season games will be played on Monday, Tuesday, and…
Due to illnesses, City of Vernon Town Hall meeting originally scheduled for April 2, has been rescheduled. The new date will be May 5 at 6 p.m. in the Empire Room at Wilbarger County Auditorium. On behalf of the City of Vernon, community members are invited to attend this important meeting for a review and…
The Santa Rosa Rodeo Office is now open at 1614 Main St. in Vernon. Box seat ticket sales begin April 21. The theme for this year’s parade is “Cowboy Boots & Buck’n Chutes.” The parade is set for 3 p.m. May 14 in downtown Vernon. Parade entry forms are available at the Vernon Chamber of…
On Wednesday, April 30, VISD All-Star athletes will get their chance to shine at the Vernon All-Star Olympics. The event is at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30 at Lions Stadium. This is a warm-up for VISD athletes, who will go on to compete at Altus in an Area All-Star Olympics event in May. Donations…
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM CDT THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE…Portions of southwest Oklahoma, including the following counties, Jackson and Tillman and northern Texas, including the following counties, Foard, Hardeman and Wilbarger. * WHEN…Until 1045 PM CDT. * IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.…
What inspired you to run for city council, and what personal experiences have prepared you for this role? I was inspired to run for city commission by the thought of helping our community. I am a small business owner and a lifetime resident of Vernon. I am invested in Vernon. All of my direct family,…