All district for team tennis has been released and several Vernon players received spots on the all district team. “I’m very proud of their hard work and how well they did,” Coach Carrie Castleberry said. The tennis team won the district title with an undefeated run. It was the tennis team’s 35th straight district title.…
Wilbarger County’s unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in October, which represented decreases from five percent in September and 5.5 percent in October, 2021, according to a report released by the Texas Workforce Commission. The TWC report stated that 4,302 people were employed and 222 were unemployed in Wilbarger County during October compared to the 4,437…
AUSTIN – Three recent incidents requiring game warden drone support and successful coordination with local law enforcement led to an arrest in east Texas and two rescues of lost individuals in the hill country. On the night of Nov. 3, Texas Game Warden Michael Hummert responded to an Erath County Sheriff’s Office request for…
National Wreaths Across America Day will be observed on Dec. 17. There will be a ceremony at 11 a.m., that day at Eastview Cemetery in Vernon to coordinate with the ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery. To order or sponsor wreaths contact Merlien Bishop at 940-839-5592. Wreaths are $15 each 5 for $75 or 10…
One special event that will soon bring the sights and sounds of the season to the town will be Vernon Christmas Tree Lanes. To participate, the City of Vernon is asking neighbors to agree on, reserve a name and then decorate their lawns with items, lights and décor using the theme they’ve chosen. Residents are…
Salvation Army Wilbarger County is looking for bell ringers. You can help the Salvation Army this year by bell ringing for the Red Kettle season. Dates for ringing will be Mondays through Saturdays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. United Supermarket has a Kettle set up through Dec. 23. Walmart Kettles will begin on Monday, Nov.…
The USSV is currently conducting a Winter Coat Drive. Donations of coats, hats, gloves, scarves and socks in all sizes, may be taken to USSV, located at. 1708 Main. USSV is open from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, call Susan at 940-839-9781 or Janie at 940-473-9422.
Christmas decorations to be lit The Vernon Christmas Lighting downtown at the Wilbarger County Courthouse will take place on Thursday, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. This is a family event for all to enjoy cookies, hot cocoa, caroling, a scavenger hunt and the lighting of the decorations on the square.
Star Tree registration The annual Vernon Jaycees Star Tree registration will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20, at the Boys $ Girls Club. The first 200 children will be registered. Registration must be done by a legal guardian, and proof of income must be provided. Those registering children are asked…
The annual Thanksgiving community church service sponsored by the Wilbarger County Ministerial Alliance will be held at 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20, at the Wilbarger Street Church of Christ. Bryan Nix is minister of the church. Taking part in the service will be Nix. Ric Rosales, Norris Thomas, and George Records. Everyone is invited to…