Kenneth E. Raschke, 66 of Electra, Texas passed away on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Funeral services were held on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harrold, Texas with Rev. Steven Brummett officiating under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Kenneth was born Monday, Aug. 20,…
Roger Kevin McLennan, 67 of Vernon, Texas passed away on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Funeral services will be held Friday Feb. 3, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Toby Castleberry officiating. Burial will follow at the Big Valley Cemetery in Medicine Mound, Texas. under the direction of…
According to Adel Lewis TXDOT Public Information Officer, there is a proposed speed limit change pending approval by the Texas Transportation Commission that would affect a section of U.S. 287 through Oklaunion. The proposal is to lower the speed limit from its current 75 mph down to 65 mph. This would be from 2.667 miles…
The Vernon Chamber of Commerce held its 11th annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet last Thursday at the Wilbarger Auditorium Several local citizens were recognized for their contributions over the past year. Dr. Steven Rapp was presented the Soil and Water Conservation District’s Conservation Farmer of the Year Award, while Amanda Lehman and Garrett Munson were…
Dustin Fraticelli has announced his intention to run for a second term as a Commissioner, Place 4 for the City of Vernon. “It has been a privilege and honor to serve the citizens of Vernon in this capacity,” he stated. “During the last couple of years, the commission members and city staff have been able to accomplish…
VHS taco fundraiser set A taco plate fundraiser for the VHS Class of 2024 junior-senior prom will be held from 11 a.m. until sold out on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1200 Roberts. Plates consisting of four birria tacos, rice and beans and all the trimmings including cilantro, onions lime and salsa,…
After a January kickoff with record attendance at First Day Hikes across the state, Texas State Parks’ Centennial Celebration continues with a new round of special community events this month. In February, state parks in North Texas, East Texas, Huntsville and San Antonio will host a variety of events, including several that commemorate Black History…
Texas Game Warden Dyke McMahen was presented Jan. 26 with the Shikar Safari Officer of the Year by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. Nominated by his supervisor for outstanding service in the line of duty, McMahen shares a passion for conservation, youth outreach and criminal investigation. McMahen’s 30-year career in the field culminated with…
The final round of winter precipitation is expected to arrive Wednesday with lingering chances into Thursday morning. Portions of south central/southeast Oklahoma and western north Texas have a more pronounced warm nose and it`s possible that most of the precipitation may fall as freezing rain on Wednesday. Significant ice accumulations on trees and power lines…
AEP Texas is preparing for Winter Storm Mara that is predicted to affect parts of the AEP Texas service territory over the next few days, particularly in west and north Texas. Freezing temperatures and high winds could result in local pockets of outages in these areas. AEP Texas is taking the following steps to prepare…