The Vernon Wrestling Club’s Swimming Party has been rescheduled for Thursday, Aug. 1, at the City Pool. The party will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and is for all 2023-24 club members and their families, as well as for all Vernon ISD wrestlers and their families. The wrestling club will also be…
Wilbarger General Hospital is excited to welcome Bridgette Lowery Reeves as the new CFO. Reeves’ family moved to Vernon in 1997 because her father, Bill Lowery, accepted the CFO position at WGH. She graduated from Vernon High School in 2000 and received a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from BYU-Idaho. Then, she moved to San Antonio…
The Railroad Commission of Texas reported that 50,877 barrels of crude oil were produced in Wilbarger County during the month of April, according to a production report released by the commission. That report also stated that natural gas production in the county totaled 4,346 MCF (measured cubic feet). In Foard County, crude oil production…
Vernon High School tennis players have received postseason honors as part of the Texas High School Coaches Association Class 3A Super Elite Team. Senior Kell Castleberry and sophomores Nevan Schur and Jonathan Medina were named to the team. This was Castleberry’s third time making the team.
The Vernon High School Football Staff will be hosting their annual Lion Football Camp from July 22-24 at Leo Brittain Field. Each session will run from 9:30-12:00 each day. This camp is for all incoming K-9th athletes. “We will take campers through drills designed to improve footwork, hand-eye coordination, throwing/catching mechanics, proper running technique, &…
A Fatality Collision occurred 7-13-2024 at approximately 1514 hours near the intersection of South County Road 210 and East County Road 166, approximately 2 miles east and 2 miles south of Altus, Oklahoma in Jackson County. Vehicle-1: 2007 Ford Escape driven by Loice J. Lennox, black male, 68 years of age, residence in Frederick, Oklahoma. …
After many years of struggle with diabetes as well as kidney and liver disease, our beloved mother and friend to many, Jo Wynn (Ekern) Coats, was embraced by eternal love and peace on July 3, 2024 surrounded by her family and dedicated Hospice nurses at her home in Euless, Texas. Jo Wynn is survived by…
Vernon Fire personnel were fighting a grass fire, threatening several structures in the 2800 block of Sand Road, on Monday, July 8, 2024. The fire was reported at around 4:10 p.m. Monday. Fire Chief Chris Cook said that the fire appeared to have been started by teens setting off fire works in Orbison Park. Multiple…
Joe William Coufal, 81 of Thalia, Texas passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Vernon, Texas. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Crowell, Texas with Mr. Mike Klappenbach o ciating. Burial followed at Thalia Cemetery under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Joe was…
Keith McCormick, 85, of Waco and Snyder, Texas passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at his home with his wife and three children alongside. A graveside service will take place at a future date at Hillside Memorial Gardens cemetery in Snyder. Keith will be remembered for his humorous personality, his example of generosity, and…