Norma Ray Bradshaw returned to her heavenly home on August 1, 2022 at the age of 89 years old, after a life devoted to her family, community, and to her Lord. Known to most as Dolly – she was more aff ectionately known to her family (and eventually many others) as Gama. Born August 28,1932…
Dr Adana Juliet Amechi-Obigwe is celebrating her 10th anniversary at the Vernon Clinic, located at 1015 Hillcrest Drive here in Vernon. A special reception is planned for Tuesday, August 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dr. Amechi-Obigwe was born and raised in the Country of Nigeria. She Graduated from the University of Nigeria Faculty…
The Vernon Independent School Board of Trustees have set Aug. 25 for a public meeting to discuss the 2022-2023 Budget and Property Tax Rate. The action was part of a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 1. During discussion on the tax rate, district Chief Financial Officer Clay Montgomery stated that he was recommending a tax…
The Vernon City Commission, in a July 26 meeting, approved a request by the Vernon Street Machines for blocking of streets for SLB Cruise weekend activities. Temporary closings of parts of Pease, Cumberland, and Main Streets were approved. Commissioners approved a resolution to create tax abatement for the newly created Zone 3 Tax Reinvestment Zone.…
CHILLICOTHE – Chillicothe ISD school trustees approved a contract for the district’s audit report and budgets of two county appraisal districts during a monthly business meeting Monday, July 25. Trustees approved a contract with Moore, Truelove, Pharis and Meyers of Vernon to conduct the district’s audit report on a motion made by Cheryl McGlocklin and…
The 33rd edition of Summer’s Last Blast, hosted by the Vernon Street Machines and Classics Association, will be back on the streets of Vernon this year as the event takes place Aug. 11, 12, and 13. Jim Gryseels, VSMCA president, said he expects as many if not more participants as in the past years. “We…
The Center at 2300 Pease Street is seeking assistance with a much-needed facelift. The Center is a vital ministry helping women choose life for their babies. It provides options counseling, verification of pregnancies, JOMA classes, and in some cases sonograms (in Wichita Falls) and soon STD/STI testing. The Center is currently in need of a…
The City of Vernon’s water supply is in good shape, even as neighboring communities, such as Quanah, have implemented conservation plans due a dwindling supply. Vernon draws drinking water from a series of 28 wells in the northern part of Wilbarger County and uses a separate series of 10 high-nitrate water wells in Vernon for…
The start of the 2022 high school volleyball season and Vernon Lady Lions head coach Amber Hall is excited for her second season at the helm. The Lady Lions will be dropping down a class to 3A and will pick up a new slate of district foes to go with longtime rival Iowa Park. Vernon…
In honor of 100 years of Bacon the Wright Way, the company plans a nationwide promotion with Vernon, Texas to be renamed as Bacon City, USA for the weekend of September 16-17, 2022. “Of course we are not going to change our name from Vernon, that would be impossible,” Vernon City Manager Marty Mangum clarified.…