Gertraud “Judy” Anna Nelson, 89, went to be home with her Lord and husband on Oct. 11, 2022, in Vernon, Texas. Private family services will be held at a later date. Judy was born on July 28, 1933, in Augsburg, Germany, and married Reginald Nelson in 1955. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church…
Carol Halencak, 74 of Vernon, Texas, died on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in Vernon, Texas. Services were Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Ric Rosalez. Interment was held at Eastview Cemetery under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Carol was born Monday, Nov. 3, 1947 in Selma,…
The Vernon Fire Department was called just after 2 p.m. Thursday for a structure fire at Kinlau Sheet Metal in the 2500 block of W. U.S. 287. Light smoke could be seen coming from the roof. As of 4:22 p.m., the westbound frontage road of U.S. 287 was closed at Wheeler Street, as firefighters remained…
The city of Vernon issued a press release, today, Oct. 20, announcing that City Manager Marty Mangum will be stepping down from his position effective Nov. 25. Mangum has served as Vernon’s city manager since May of 2017. The Vernon City Commission will meet Tuesday, Oct. 25, to discuss beginning the process to name Mangum’s…
Early voting for the Nov. 8 general election will begin Monday, Oct. 24 and end Friday, Nov. 4. Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted each weekday during this period from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wilbarger County Auditorium, 2100 Yamparika St., Vernon. Ballots by mail can be requested until Oct. 28.…
A group of Wilbarger General Hospital employees has teamed up with the Wilbarger Humane Society to sponsor “Howl of a Good Time” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Wilbarger General Hospital Walking Trail. There will be a canine talent show, dog race and costume contest with trophies for the top…
The City of Vernon is looking for a new police chief after Chief Randall Agan submitted his two-weeks notice of resignation Monday to City Manager Marty Mangum. Agan took over the police department’s top spot in December of 2017. As chief, Agan feels that one of his accomplishments was to restore the public’s faith in…
At 4:42 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, Vernon Police responded to Cefco, in the 2800 block of U.S. 287, for the report of an attempted armed robbery. An employee of the business was outside when they reported being approached by a subject wanting to sell them jewelry. After the reporting party refused to purchase anything, they…
Texas Alliance to Stop Abuse and Wilbarger General Hospital will host the 3rd annual Domestic Violence Remembrance Walk at 5:30 p.m., Oct. 18, along the Wilbarger General Hospital Walking Trail. Participants can choose their distance and walk at their own pace. There will be snacks, raffle and resources available. This is a free event and…
The annual Medicine Mound Reunion will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15. The reunion will be held at the Medicine Mound Museum, which houses numerous artifacts and items pertaining to the history of the once thriving community. Medicine Mound is located off Highway 287. (FM 91 on the east and…