During the March meeting of the City of Vernon Commission, commissioners approved the purchase of a new septic pumping truck for the wastewater treatment plant as part of the 2025-2026 city budget. The decision was made after extensive discussions about the current state of the existing truck and the options available for replacement. …
Virginia Nell Kieschnick, 90 of Vernon, Texas passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Vernon, Texas. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Burial followed at Wilbarger Memorial Park.
Lois Elaine Pearson passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Vernon, Texas. Services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the First Baptist Church. Burial followed at Eastview Cemetery.
AUSTIN – This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans. 512th Judicial District Court In Williamson County – Governor Abbott appointed Sarah Moore as Judge of the 512th Judicial District Court in Williamson County for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall…
Dugless Henry “Buster” Ford, 93 of Wichita Falls, Texas died on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Hospice of Wichita Falls in Wichita Falls, Texas. Funeral services was held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Chillicothe, Texas with Rev. Clay Carter officiating. Burial followed at Chillicothe Cemetery under the direction…
Patricia Diann Schur Donges of Vernon, Texas passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Vernon, Texas. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 9, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Rev. Steven Brummett officiating. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Patsy was born in Rosevelt,…
John Franklin Morris, 60 of Chillicothe, Texas, passed away on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Wichita Falls, Texas. John was born Sunday, Dec. 26, 1965, in Sherman, Texas. He was the son of the late John A. Morris and Geneva Hill Morris. He was the Dallas Cowboys #1 fan. John is survived by his mother,…
The Republican Primary on Tuesday showed Ashley Rozzell winning the race for the open District Clerk seat, and incumbent County Commissioners Phillip Graf and Josh Patterson fending off primary challengers. All will win office as there are no Democrat opponents in the general election. Wilbarger County District Clerk (Republican) — Ronnie Adams — 27.89% (388…
Google has announced that they are expanding their longstanding presence in Texas with a new data center under construction in Wilbarger County with agreements to support local energy resilience, anchored by a focus on water security and energy affordability. The data center will use advanced air-cooling technology, limiting water consumption to only critical campus operations…
Six Vernon Lions received All State Honors as recognized by the Blue Bell/Texas Sportswriters Association 3A All State Team. Adrian Felton, a junior, was named First Team All State as a defensive lineman after leading the division in sacks last season. Manny Ochoa (a senior offensive lineman) and Bowie Eiken (a junior linebacker) are Second…