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Vernon, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Vernon! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Vernon’s mandatory water restrictions carry fines up to $500
- Vernon man charged in alleged theft of 14 donkeys
- After edging Vernon, Peaster prepares for Early’s ground game
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny and pleasantly warm, with a high of 76 and low of 45 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny and pleasantly warm, temps: high: 79, low: 44.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• City of Vernon under Stage 3 water restrictions (newschannel6now.com) — Vernon’s mandatory Stage 3 water restrictions are now in effect, with violations potentially carrying fines up to $500. The city aims to cut total water use by 25% to preserve supplies and the Seymour Aquifer. Customers irrigating with private wells must post signs identifying their water source. 
• Vernon man arrested for alleged donkey theft in Wilbarger County (texomashomepage.com) — A Vernon man faces a felony livestock-theft charge after investigators examined the disappearance of 14 donkeys in Wilbarger County. Garrett Pierce, 22, was arrested November 4. The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association alleges he took the animals on two occasions and sold them to a livestock trader.
• Football Preview: Peaster and Early Both Lean on Punishing Ground Games (maxpreps.com) — Vernon fell 10–7 to Peaster on Friday, with the Greyhounds recording three sacks in the narrow win. Peaster now faces Early at 7 p.m. this Friday in a matchup featuring two productive rushing offenses, while Early comes off a 38–35 loss to Llano.
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Youth Art Show Awards & Kids Free Day — Red River Valley Museum →
Red River Valley Museum, 4600 College Dr, Vernon
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VMS Boys BBall @ Cityview
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FFA District LDE Contest@ MSU
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Basketball Girls JV vs Petrolia
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Basketball Girls Varsity vs Petrolia
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VMS Boys BBall @VMS vs. Holliday
Vernon Middle Vernon, TX 76384
4:00 pm
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Monday November 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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"Penny-Per-Foot" Walk/Run Fundraiser -STOMP OUT Human Trafficking →
Wichita Falls Museum of Art, 2 Eureka Circle, Wichita Falls
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Kim Hunter at Whiskey River Saloon →
Whiskey River Saloon, Wichita Falls
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Volleyball State Semifinals
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Football Bi District
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Ribbon Cutting | Hirschi Realtors →
Hirschi Realtors, 3631 Maplewood Avenue, Wichita Falls
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Meet The Longhorns
CopperBreaksStatePark Map&Directions
2:00 pm
Wednesday November 11
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
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🗞 Nearby News
Burkburnett
- Burkburnett Annex renovations aim for end-of-year finish (texomashomepage.com)
- Burkburnett seeks input for Boomtown Refined 2047 plan (texomashomepage.com)
- Vote for the Red River 2026 high school football Player of the Year (timesrecordnews.com)
Wichita Falls
- Hospice of Wichita Falls kicks off 41st Tree of Lights campaign (texomashomepage.com)
- Many Veterans Day events coming to the Texoma area (newschannel6now.com)
- Very warm for the next several days (newschannel6now.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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