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Why Choose Assisted Living for Couples?
You might think that being married means you should immediately dismiss the idea of moving to assisted living. After all, aren’t those communities for single people? For widows and widowers who need help now that they live alone? What can a married couple get out of...

5 Local Farms and Ranches To Support in and Around Wilbarger County, Texas
If you’re anything like us, you feel lucky to live in a thriving farming and ranching community like Vernon. And what better way to express your gratitude than to help out our local farmers and ranchers? If you want to show your appreciation, here are five regional...

I Think I Need Assisted Living – But I’m Worried About Losing My Independence
Do you remember the feeling of being a teenager and craving independence? Wanting to get out into the world and do what you want, when you want? Your parents probably told you that you weren’t ready and you might have thought that nothing else could be so frustrating,...

How To Start Your Own Backyard Farm in Vernon, TX: A Step-by-Step Guide
There’s been a growing interest in backyard farms over the past several years. If you’ve been wanting to try backyard farming and live in the Vernon area, you’re in luck. Vernon’s rich farming and ranching history makes it the perfect place to start a backyard farm....

How To Keep Your Senior Parent Safe in the Hot Texas Weather
In June 2023, several cities in Texas hit or surpassed 110 degrees - temperatures that are “more common at this time of year in parts of northern Africa and the Middle East.” As record-breaking temperatures continue to sweep the U.S., it’s more important than ever to...

What’s Happening at EFV – July 2023
Ranchers and Farmers Coffee: Now Every Wednesday at 9 AM Vernon is a ranching and farming town at its core, and we want to celebrate what makes our town special by getting to know our local ranchers and farmers. We're now hosting Ranchers and Farmers Coffee on...