This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Vernon Lady Lions capturing the Class 3A State Basketball Championship and Vernon ISD will be honoring members of that 1985 state title team on Friday, Jan 10. A reception for the team will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the VHS Band Hall. The…
Several new laws took effect in Texas on January 1, 2025, such as the end of safety inspections for non-commercial vehicles and the collection and use of a consumer’s personal data. The bills were approved in the last Texas legislative session held in 2023. The 88th Texas Legislature sent more than 1,095 laws…
The District 9-1A volleyball season saw Harrold win the state title while Northside and Crowell tied for second in the standings and advance to the playoffs, and Chillicothe played tough in the stacked district. Some 24 players from the district received postseason honors and 31 received academic honors. Superlatives District MVP #21 Senior, Mylie Maness,…
The National Weather Service reports a concern with regards to fire weather. The combination of drier air working into the area from the west and northwest, strong north winds and warm temperatures will result in elevated to near critical fire weather conditions. However the strongest winds will be earlier in the day, compared to when…
The Vernon Lions football squad had been recognized for its recent campaign, going 9-4 and advancing to the 3A regional playoffs. Junior quarterback Ty Scott was named District 4-3A Offensive Player of the Year. Scott completed74 0f 125 passes for 1,222 yards and rushed 126 times for 1,222 yards. In all eight Lions were named…
The 2024 District 7-3A All-District Volleyball Team includes five Lady Lions, with 5 others receiving honorable mention. Vernon’s Key’Maria McBride was named the Most Valuable Server for the district. Lady Lions named First Team All-District are Mari Johnson and Klancy Sherrill. All-District Second Team honors went to Mijah Johnson and Jeana Martinez. Lady Lions receiving…
Frankye Coats was born Oct. 29, 1944. She and her husband of 57 years, Don Coats were educators in VISD for many years. Frankye went to be with her savior in Bryan, Texas on Dec. 7, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Don and children Amy, Chris, Bethany and families
Richard Weddle, age 84, of Electra, Texas, passed away Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his family in Hospice of Wichita Falls. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Electra with Ryan Vanderland, Pastor of First Baptist Church, and Joe Ainsworth of Electra, o…
Wreaths Across America Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach our children the value of Freedom. On Dec. 14, Wreaths Across America will be at Eastview Cemetery to remember and honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes and the act of saying the name…
The Roarin’ Lion Band will perform its Christmas Concert at 6 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Wilbarger Auditorium. There will also be performances of the VMS bands as well. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Admission is free.