Through Dec. 31, Vernon Patch is counting down 10 stories that made a difference the the town, to our way of life.
Some of the news was good, some was bad and some was even ugly.
Here's No. 2 - Hurricane Sandy.
Yeah, this one's on the bad list and makes the No. 2 slot for the sheer coincidence of it.
Weather Service: Hurricane Sandy will hit the regional a year to the day from the massive snowstorm that wreaked havoc in the Northeast.
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Us: Really?
Yes. Sandy came in, but the damage here was light compared top the carnage to the south.
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We can re-live its effect on Vernon here.
Oh and the rest of the Top 10 so far:
The Top 10 so far:
No. 10 - Amerbelle
No. 9 - Reconfiguration
No. 8 - The budget
No. 7 - The eyes of Vernon were upon Texas
No. 6 - RHS principal on the hot seat
No. 5 - Community events
No. 4 - Economic development
No. 3 - RHS softball team takes Class L
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