It is with deep sadness that the family of Billy Don “Bill” Henry announces his passing. Although sudden, Bill passed peacefully and was surrounded by his family on Jan. 4, 2025. Bill was born in Vernon, TX on Feb. 12, 1947 to Robert and Hazel Henry. Billy Don— as he was known by dear friends—…
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his 2025 State of the State address will be on Sunday, February 2 at 5:00 PM CT and Nexstar Media Group Inc. television stations across Texas will carry a live telecast. During the address, Governor Abbott will outline his priorities for the 89th Legislature and the bold action the…
The Wilbarger Genearl Hospital Art of Caring Gala is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at La Hacienda Avitia, 7900 Eagle St. This year’s theme is Mardi Gras Party. Tickets are now available. Contact Vicky Woodfin by calling 940-553-2881, or email vwoodfin@wghospital.com for further information.
The Vernon Chamber of Commerce named Dr. Reynaldo Tolentino, fourth from left, Citizen of the Year during the Chamber’s 113th annual banquet Jan. 16 at the Wilbarger Auditorium. Pictured are, from left, Randall Mints, 2024 Chamber president, Kathy Craighead, Chamber executive director, Cindy Tolentino, Tolentino and 2023 Citizen of the Year, Charlie Miller. See pages…
Mary Ann Heard passed from this life to her eternal reward on Jan. 20, 2025. She was born Oct. 10, 1934, in Vernon, Texas to Plenny D. and Elgie Chaney who instilled in her a lifelong desire to serve Jesus and others. She attended Vernon schools and graduated from Vernon High School in 1953. While…
The 46th Judicial District empaneled grand juries in Wilbarger, Hardeman and Foard Counties last week. Cases were presented by District Attorney Jon Whitsitt. Indicted individuals are presumed innocent until a court verdict is rendered. Corey Allen Johnson, 39, Chillicothe was indicted on two counts of Violation of Civil Rights of Person in Custody, both 2nd…
The Texas Department of Public Safety seized approximately 51 pounds of suspected marijuana during a traffic stop in Wilbarger County. The incident occurred when a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. On January 21, 2025, at 7:59 a.m., a DPS Trooper pulled over a 2024 Nissan Altima traveling east on…
Northside won the UIL Spirit 1A state championship last week at the Fort Worth Convention Center. It is a back-to-back title, as Northside won state last year as well. Wilbarger County was well represented, as Harrold also advanced to the championship round and finished fifth in their first ever appearance at state. Paducah was second…
Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) has been appointed Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations. Jackson said: “I want to thank Chairman Mike Rogers for the honor and opportunity to chair this critical subcommittee. Working to guarantee our defense intelligence community and special operations forces are the world’s most lethal…
The rest of this week will be cold, with a possibility of snow in the forecast. The National Weather Service reports: “Snow precipitation coming up from western into northern Texas may start moving into our western north Texas counties by Thursday mid-morning prior to sunrise. Confidence is still high for winter weather to affect our…