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Doris Jones

June 12, 2024

Doris Jones, of Vernon, Texas passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 10, 2024 at 2 p.m. at the Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Viggo Magnus Ulrich offi ciating. Burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery under direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Sunday…

Summer meals for kids at B&G Club

June 3, 2024

This summer the Boys & Girls Club of Vernon will be providing healthy, no-cost meals for children 18 and younger, as well as enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old. Join us at one of our convenient locations for lunch from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 3 – July…

Congressman Jackson: NDAA extremely beneficial for Texas

June 3, 2024

Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) supported Texas’ defense priorities during the House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) markup of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. Jackson issued the following statement in support of the legislation, which passed out of committee by a vote of 57-1. The NDAA is expected to be considered on…

Fatal accident reported in Clay Countyt

June 3, 2024

Number of Vehicles in Crash: 3       Number Injured: 1            Number killed: 1 Date & Time: 5/31/2024, 12:04PM County: Clay Location: US 287, approximately .25 miles south of Bellevue, Tx Posted Speed Limit: 70 Weather Condition: Clear Road Conditions: Dry Vehicle 1: 2020 Volvo (Truck Tractor), towing a 2016 CIMC semi-trailer. Driver Vehicle 1: Donald Anthony…

Wrestling clinic planned next week

June 3, 2024

Wrestling clinic planned next week   A wrestling clinic for incoming 7th thru 12th grade students will be held June 10 through 14 at the multipurpose room at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium. There will be two clinic sessions each day, with Session 1 being held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Session…

NWS: Be prepared for severe weather

May 6, 2024

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northern…western…central…and southern Oklahoma…and western north Texas. .DAY ONE…Today and Tonight… .SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STATEMENT… Storm spotter groups and emergency management personnel across our Oklahoma and western north Texas should prepare for severe weather operations this afternoon and evening. .Thunderstorms… A significant severe weather outbreak, with potentially…

Vernon Mayoral Candidates Questions and Answers

April 25, 2024

Q: What do you see as the biggest challenge for the City of Vernon over the next four years? Gosline: There are always many challenges that arise in a city. With the possibility of growth in our region, I think the labor shortage and lack of quality housing in our city will be a challenge.…

Vernon College trustees discuss possibility of adding new sport

April 24, 2024

Vernon College leaders discussed adding a new sport as part of the April 10 trustee meeting. The Vernon College board of Trustees called on Athletic Director Jason Jenkins to share information about the possibility of the college introducing a new sport. Jenkins explained that Vernon College is average for the number of sports compared to…

Tax holiday Monday for emergency items

April 24, 2024

Texans can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 29. “Fires, tornadoes and other severe weather conditions can strike at any time, so it is important that families, homes and businesses…

Harrold voters considering $10M bond

April 23, 2024

Harrold ISD recently hosted an open forum meeting to discuss the $10,000,000 bond appearing on the May 4 ballot. Community members gathered in the Harrold gym to hear from Jake Lawrence, the school district’s financial advisor, Linda Ramsey, the architect for the proposed gymnasium, and Superintendent Cody Patton. Lawrence provided a PowerPoint presentation to show…