Rodeos, Restaurants, and Remembrance: The Evolution of Vernon, Texas | A Cross Country Odyssey
Photos and Story by Ken Hulsey Way back in the 1970s, I lived in the small town of Vernon, Texas. At that time, Vernon was a vibrant place with numerous stores and restaurants. The town hosted an annual rodeo called the Santa Rosa Roundup , and for fun, there was a miniature golf course, and there was the small Plaza Theater to see a movie.