Three, two, one … Happy Birthday, Texas State Parks! Park lovers everywhere are invited to help Texas State Parks begin celebrating 100 years Jan. 1 with a First Day Hike. Almost every Texas State Park will host ranger-guided and self-guided walks, bike rides, paddling trips and polar plunges in honor of the national initiative aimed…
The Vernon Lions completed the 2022 football season, tying for second place in District 3-3A Division I was a 3-2 district record, and a 6-4 overall record. A number of Lions received postseason accolades with 11 players receiving 1st team All-District status, six named 2nd team All-District, and seven players receiving Honorable Mention. Vernon had…
The Vernon Record closed Monday for Christmas The offices of the Vernon Record will be closed on Monday, Dec. 26 and Tuesday, Dec. 27 to allow staff to enjoy time with families during the Christmas holiday. We wish you a happy and Merry Christmas.
The City of Vernon Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular session on Dec. 13 at Vernon City Hall. Commissioners heard and considered a special zoning request by Hunter Goodrum for the building of a front yard carport at a residence located at 2903 Houston Street. After discussion and consideration, Commissioners approved the request.
First place winner for floats in the Vernon Lighted Christmas Parade was the Vernon Boys and Girls Club, second place was Alpha Elite Tumble & Cheer. Winning vehicles were first place, Wayne Enloe, second place, Ace Hardware. First place winner for golf carts was Dustin Fraticelli, second place, Glen Forester. Treble Makers Quilt Shop won…
The THSCA announced the 2022 4A-6A THSCA Team Tennis Super Elite Teams on Thursday, with 3 of the 14 players on the 4A team coming from Vernon. The THSCA Super Elite Teams consists of high school players nominated by current professional members of the THSCA. The award recognizes student athletes across the state of Texas…
The cities of Vernon, Chillicothe and Crowell; and Wilbarger County each reported increases in sales tax increases during the month of December while the City of Quanah and Hardeman County saw decreases compared to December of 2021, according to a report from the state comptroller’s office. State Comptroller Glenn Hegar sent Texas cities, counties, transit…
Even though the sun has set on the Oklaunion power plant, it is now slated to be replaced by a green hydrogen facility. On Dec. 8 Governor Greg Abbott celebrated the announcement of Air Products and The AES Corporation’s (AES) new mega-scale green hydrogen facility to be constructed in at the site of the retired…
Sharon Goins, coordinator of the Holiday Spirit Meals, said reservations for the delivered Christmas meal began on Dec. 15. Those requesting meal deliveries may call (940) 414-0401.The deadline is Thursday, Dec. 22. Prep Day for the Christmas Day meal will be on Friday, Dec. 23 at Wilbarger Auditorium beginning at 9 a.m. until noon. Also,…
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Hanukkah with leaders of the Jewish community at the State Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony in Austin. During the ceremony attended by over 50 people, the Governor lit the shamash (servant candle) of the Menorah and reflected on the significance of Hanukkah for the Jewish community. “During Hanukkah, we…