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Harrold, Northside tie for district title, tie-breaker on Thursday

October 26, 2022

Northside and Harrold played Saturday. The Lady Hornets got revenge for an earlier loss, beating the Lady Indians in three sets to forge a tie at the top of the District 1A-3 standing with identical 5-1 records. The two teams both made the playoffs, which begin next week. Seeding will be determined Thursday when Harrold…

Thomas’ murder conviction affirmed

October 26, 2022

The Seventh Court of Appeals issued an opinion on Oct. 13, affirming the conviction of Robert Thomas, III, for the offense of capital murder involving the killing of Jerry McBride on May 20, 2017, in Vernon. The case had a number of twists and turns with another person originally being arrested and charged for the…

Chris Dunson takes over at Vernon Auto Group

October 26, 2022

Daniel Walker Vernon Record Chris Dunson has been named Executive General Manager of Vernon Auto Group, effective Sept. 1, 2022. The Vernon native graduated from Vernon High School in 1994 and has worked at the local dealership for the past 16 years in a variety of roles before taking over the leadership role this last…

TxDOT offers safe Halloween Driving Tips

October 26, 2022

Halloween is just days away. Car crashes have risen for the third year in a row for Texas. The following safety tips could save a life with all the kids out for Trick or Treating. 1.Use your headlights. Even in the daytime, trick-or-treaters are much more likely to see you if you are shining your…

Etta June Ramsey

October 25, 2022

Etta June Ramsey, 88 of Vernon, Texas, passed away on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, in Vernon, Texas. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church with Dr. Derrell Monday and Mike Klappenbach officiating. Burial followed at the Eastview Cemetery under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Etta was…

Donald “Donnie” Wayne Raschke

October 25, 2022

Donald “Donnie” Wayne Raschke, of Kerrville, passed away on Oct. 5, 2022 in Kerrville. He was born in Sundown, Texas to Brunette Halbrook and Edward Raschke on April 25, 1958. For 40 years of his life, he was married to Louada Raschke. He went to Vernon High School, where he received his high school diploma.…

Macaila Michelle Morris

October 25, 2022

Macaila Michelle Morris, 27 of Vernon, Texas passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, in Vernon, Texas. A service will be held at a later date. Macaila was born Saturday, November 12, 1994 in Wichita Falls, Texas. She is the daughter of Shawn Morris and Michelle Torrez. Macaila is survived by her husband Deante Adams,…

Bobbie Ruth Fluhmann

October 25, 2022

Bobbie Ruth Fluhmann, age 92, passed away October 4, 2022 in Wichita Falls, TX. Bobbie was born January 14, 1930 in Foard County. She was the daughter of the late J.E. and Loney Brock. She married Johnny Fluhmann on June 15, 1951. He proceeded her in death September 20, 1996. Bobbie is survived by son…

Charlotte Donelson

October 25, 2022

On Friday, October 14th, Charlotte Donelson, peacefully passed away surrounded by family. She was 76. Charlotte was born on April 26, 1946 in Iowa Falls, Iowa to Eldon and Blaine Topp. She attended Alden High School and later studied at the University of Northern Iowa. In 1966, Charlotte married Bill Donelson at the United Methodist…

James Stanton Tucker, Sr.

October 25, 2022

James Stanton Tucker, Sr. age 80 of Vernon, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 in Vernon, Texas. Funeral services were Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation was Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 at Sullivan Funeral Home.