Vernon News

Yesterday, the organization made plans to start a monthly group counseling session in Vernon and it is all because Wilbarger County's district attorney says it's greatly needed now.

The Calvary Baptist Church youth group in Vernon is inviting all area youth ages seventh grade and up to a "Youth Night Out". The special event features "A Silver Ring Thing", a group that encourages students to make the choice for sexual abstinence.

Wichita County Veteran's Office says the need is out there right now. Veterans are needing help to file claims and paperwork.

Graduating seniors at one Hancock County high school are being asked to pay more than usual for their graduation-related activities and a large percentage of them are saying, "no." Mt.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.

Since I grew up in legendary Cowboys quarterback "Dandy" Don Meredith's hometown of Mt.

Olin R. 'Jim' Coats, 79, of Midland, TX, was born on November 13, 1932, to Olin B. and Margie Coats in Vernon, Texas, his family moved to Morton, Texas, in the spring of 1933.

The Mount Vernon Economic Development Corporation will meet for a public hearing on Thursday evening, February 2, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall at 109 N. Kaufman, Mt.

Marty Dwayne Carlock, 46, dedicated son, devoted father, brother and uncle, lost his battle with cancer on Friday, January 20, 2012, in his home in Waxahachie, Texas.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Altus, Okla., Cemetery with Dave Winn officiating.

Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home of Wichita Falls.