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Building stands test of time in former Old West town - July 21, 2008

Like the town it stands in, the Camp County Courthouse has come a long way from its rough-and-tumble origins.
http://www.topix.net/city/vernon-tx/2008/07/building-stands-test-of-time-in-former-old-wes...

Indictments July 18 - July 19, 2008

A Wichita County grand jury handed down 53 indictments when it met Wednesday. Those indicted, their charges and bonds include: Lavirl Cleveland Alford , 44, address listed in the 2800 block of Cunningham, ...
http://www.topix.net/city/vernon-tx/2008/07/indictments-july-18?fromrss=1

Entergy suspends disconnect for poor, elderly - July 14, 2008

Special to The Leader BEAUMONT - With rising energy prices dramatically impacting electric utility customers across the nation and in Southeast Texas, Entergy Texas, Inc.
http://www.topix.net/city/vernon-tx/2008/07/entergy-suspends-disconnect-for-poor-elderly?f...

Music from Mount Vernon comes to UNT July 24 - July 11, 2008

What: University of North Texas College of Music presents Music from Mount Vernon, a faculty chamber recital.
http://www.topix.net/city/vernon-tx/2008/07/music-from-mount-vernon-comes-to-unt-july-24?f...

Waco man sent to state hospital - July 5, 2008

A Waco man who was shot six times by police during a domestic disturbance in September has been sent to a state hospital in Vernon, Texas, for further psychiatric evaluation.
http://www.topix.net/city/vernon-tx/2008/07/waco-man-sent-to-state-hospital?fromrss=1

Buddy Holly Legacy Lives On In Lubbock - July 3, 2008

One of Lubbock's most influential sons draws people to the Hub City from all around the globe.
http://www.topix.net/city/vernon-tx/2008/07/buddy-holly-legacy-lives-on-in-lubbock?fromrss...

Man injured in rodeo - July 1, 2008

A 23-year-old local man was seriously injured Saturday evening during a benefit rodeo held for Mike Warden at the Santa Rosa Rodeo Grounds.
http://www.topix.net/city/vernon-tx/2008/06/man-injured-in-rodeo?fromrss=1