(AUSTIN) — Texas families have through July 31 to enroll their newborns at 2021-22 prices in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund®, the state’s prepaid college tuition program. Newborns are children younger than 1 year of age at the time of enrollment. * “It is never too early for Texas families to consider enrolling their newborns…
A high-speed pursuit that began in Altus, Oklahoma and ran through three Oklahoma counties ended in Wilbarger County in Texas Wednesday, July 20. Altus Police Chief Tim Murphy stated that the chase started at around 11:30 p.m. when a patrol officer observed two vehicles racing in the 1400 block of East Broadway in Altus, heading…
11:50 a.m. update, all clear. Police are opening U.S. 70, residents can return to homes. 11:10 a.m. update: Atmos reports that gas shut off; no further evacuations needed. Those already evacuated have not been cleared to return however. 10:50 a.m. update: Residents are being evacuated to Vernon College. Hyper reach has been activated. 10:40 a.m.…
Farmers and ranchers have until Aug. 1, 2022, to nominate candidates to serve on the Wilbarger County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Committee. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) accepts nominations each year in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAAs) for individuals to serve on these locally led committees. “The Aug. 1 deadline is quickly approaching,” said…
Three area men were sentenced to prison during recent proceedings of the 46th Judicial District Court sitting in Wilbarger and Hardeman counties. Christopher Lyn Mathis, 44, of Vernon, was sentenced to six years in prison following his plea of guilty to assault family violence with previous conviction. On September 23, 2020, Vernon police responded to…
Margarito (Marko) “The Corn Man” Escobedo, 63 of Vernon, Texas died on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Vernon, Texas.Services will be Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kendall Graves officiating. Interment will be held at Eastview Cemetery under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home.
Maxine Wilkinson, 90 of Oklaunion, Tx. passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Wichita Falls, Texas.Funeral services were held Wednesday July 13, 2022 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Derrell Monday officiating. Burial followed at the Eastview Cemetery under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home.Maxine was born Thursday, September 10,1931…
Billie Rue Ball Bergt, 95 of Mesquite, Texas died on Saturday, July 2, 2022, in Mesquite. Graveside service was Friday, July 8, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Wilbarger Memorial Park under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Officiating was Rev. Steven Brummett. Billie was born Friday, April 1, 1927 in Marlow, Okla., daughter of the…
Preston Lee Cary, 77 of Vernon, Texas died on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Memorial service will be held at a later date.
Troy Young, 59, of Vernon, Texas passed away July 4, 2022. He was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on February 26, 1963 to Richard Young and Barbara Stewart. Raised in Mesquite, Texas by his mother and stepdad, Earl Stewart, he graduated in 1981 from North Mesquite High School. After moving to Vernon, Texas he worked…