Mount Vernon, TX News
Mount Vernon, TX News
Early voting through Friday, election day Tuesday
Early voting off to a brisk start
Student left on MVISD bus, again
Leaders to hear how to lower ISO ratings
MMI hired for courthouse interior
Saving the kitty
Cyclist Ovard dies during Tour de Cypress Saturday
Sign up begins for CodeRed system
Attempt to break longest line dance record set for Saturday
Zero lot line exception
Basinger named Fellow with College of Forensic Examiners
County to get CodeRed emergency warning system
Optic-Herald wins awards from NETPA
City debating financing, needs
Road reopened after culvert replaced
County calls workshop on sports complex operations agreement
Vietnam veterans to be honored Friday
City’s solid waste disposal contract down to wire Tuesday
Broadband cabling moves through area
Officers involved in Winfield fatal shooting return to duty
City and school open seats filled
Second payroll error found
Oil drilling suit dropped against city
Historic soda fountain returns to Mount Vernon
Lovier to be honored for saving local rail, establishing district
Topping the dome
Candidate registration continues for elections
Error caused county to over pay county attorneys $30,742
City considering duplex regulations
Franklin County awarded $3.1 million for Courthouse interior
April 3 primaries threatened, campaign reports filed
NETO scrambles to continue services after devastating fire
Foundation funds $10,000 for business development office
Luminant employees set safety records
City clean-up continues this week
Voter registration cards on hold
City okays zoning exception
Reynolds to retire from county treasurer’s office
Economy, drought affect county in 2011
Outage leaves city at standstill
Candidate filing deadline Thursday
Teague named director of Main Street, reception today
Economic Development, Main Street office to split
One week remains for general primary candidate filings
Weekend burning allowed in city
Fall foliage spotty this season
Thanksgiving came early this year for Esther Harmon
Hearings tonight on Main Street, business center funding
City moves forward with plans for sewer line funding
Burn ban lifted
Early voting slow in amendment election
Job Fair and Business Expo is Thursday, Oct. 20
Marijuana farm found in northwestern Franklin Co.
Dana Ladd gives the gift of life with kidney donation
Plans presented for Little Creek Park
Dinner, auction Saturday for sports field construction
Sheriff’s personnel pay raises okayed
Drought continues
Business Expo, Job Fair registration deadline near
Selah Ranch National Teams Disc Golf Tournament this weekend
Pipeline easement okayed by district
Burn bans extended, grilling/welding okayed
McCarthy is Chief Jailer
County jail passes annual inspection
Hearing on sidewalk grant funds
Texting, trash cans left for days at curbs outlawed
Luminant announces closures and layoffs
House a total loss
Friday deadline for hay show entries
County expands outdoor bans
Branding re-registration to open
Investigation ongoing, Trampus suit moved
Sludge registrations dropped
Back to School for Mount Vernon - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more
Sales Tax Holiday stretches 2011 back-to-school budgets
Restaurant annexation voted down by city council
Arson believed to be cause of latest wildfire
Franklin County budget workshop planned
Terra withdraws permit request
More than 1,000 acres burn in Midway Cemetery Fire
Raising the shroud
City street work authorized in interlocal agreement with county
Trampus files suit against city, others
Temperature tops out at 112° Tuesday
Last call for producers to file IRS forms
Overall appraised values down slightly for county
Precinct redistricting proposed by court
EDC to elect president, Briscoe declines appointment
Tanks removed
Council tables request for open hearing on Trampus dismissal
Mount Vernon clean up efforts continue
Sixteen record high temperatures in June
Fireworks
Chamber of Commerce plans summer mixer
Marina request gets opposition from area realtors, brokers
Setting time in motion
Fireworks show good to go at lake
Fireworks, outdoor burning banned in Franklin County
Burn ban enacted
Sludge concerns should be directed to state agency
Council tour
City council appoints Sears, Turner as mayor, interim administrator
City of Mount Vernon public works director dismissed
Public hearings Monday on proposed grant projects
Gruesome death scene found
Marina owners renegotiating contract
Council calls special session
Remains from burned vehicle still not positively identified
Baumgardner resigns as mayor
Elliott resigns, negotiated severance package awarded
Mower used without manager’s knowledge
Challengers win council seats, incumbent wins FCWD election
Bramlett arrested for probation violation
National Day of Prayer
Man shot during standoff
Early voting underway for May city council, water district elections
National day of Prayer luncheon set for Thursday
Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back
Guaranty Bond Bank is county depository
Celebrate living at Relay for Life
City hires environmental law firm to defend oil drilling suit
Storm damage reported
Sports complex project gets $5,000 from American Legion Auxiliary
Band director Bramlett pleads guilty in child sex crime cases
County, city taking bids this month for bank to be their depository
Drug bust made here, two arrested
Barker leaves pennies as payment and note on City Hall window
Grand entrance
Council sorts economic development boards, staff
Clowning around
Publisher’s Clearing House scammers strike again
City looking for worst roads to patch
Candidate filings in three local elections underway
Commissioners to meet with leaders of sports groups
Franklin County one of top five area counties for growth
City hires financial advisor, plans street bond election
Ramsey pleads guilty, gets 35 years for mother’s murder
Dismantling history
Backyard Bird Count This Weekend
Franklin County looks to future airport maintenance needs
Beautiful scene
Record temperatures recorded
Methamphetamine bust made
Sports complex fund-raiser collects more than $25,000
Fire destroys tour bus, halts traffic on interstate
Jackson home destroyed by fire
City cuts some fees, over 65 get breaks
City clean-up efforts continue
Meetings canceled due to storm rescheduled
Construction projects come to fruition in 2010
Elections thrown back to clerk’s office
Meeting Friday on eminent domain proceedings for Keystone XL pipeline
Angels need adoption at trees
Police seize more than 900 pounds of marijuana
Coe honored as outstanding veteran with Simmons Award
Charges pending
District judge asks commissioners court to consider part time or shared county auditor
Dr. Keith A. Rothra to speak at Simmons presentation
Veterans Day celebrates U.S. veterans’ bravery and sacrifice
Permit, inspection fees still a city issue
Woman injured in shop fire
Wine in the Pines attracts crowd
Re-enactment group to be at Thruston house
Deadlines approaching for holiday military mailings
Veteran’s program planned
Jake Simmons presentation Nov. 11
County awards lighting contract
Legion begins Christmas food collections at Bingo
Move underway for courthouse offices
Record high reported
Mount Vernon welcomes tourism summit attendees
November General Election results - Final Unofficial total
Moderate turnout returns incumbents
Courthouse offices to begin moving out next week
Storm casualty
Candidates file campaign finance reports
Deer season
Summit price going up Oct. 28
TxDOT cautions motorists to watch out for deer
Sunday’s tornado damage minimal in Franklin County
General Election set for Tuesday, early voting ends
Attorney general visits
Marines graduate
Training exercise
Commissioners discuss campaign sign placement
Bradford is new police officer
County seeks bids for lighting sports complex
Election expenditures
Redistricting hearing set in Marshall
United Way
Wine in the Pines gets county funding from occupancy tax
Nonprofits must file tax reports with IRS
Record crowds at CountryFest
Early voting begins in General Election
Economic policies agreed upon
Meredith featured in October “D” magazine
van Gendt honored
City clean-up termed successful
Fire prevention week
City earns recognition for government transparancy
Meet the candidates at Hagansport center
City water costs compared
City files answer to oil prospectors suit
Veterans homes open to Gold Star parents
Valve stems replaced inside Franklin County dam
Water district adopts tax rate
Fire Prevention Week observed Oct. 3-9
Jail dinged for failure to comply with standards
Voter registration deadline Monday
City’s clean up thru Saturday, county’s begins Monday
Burn ban lifted
Soil and Water District meeting set
Free smoke alarms to be given
Healthy Texas launched to help employers with insurance
Fence bids awarded to Lowe’s
Training done with new camera
Traffic delays possible with county road work underway
City, county clean-up starts this Saturday
Special event permit for alcohol approved
City adopts utility fee, lowers tax rate eight cents
Hunter safety courses set
Donor registration
Pep rally
County adopts budget, tax rate
City’s fall clean-up set
Trent Robinson wins World Championship
Utility district applying for tower, increased production
Bridge reopened for use
Judy Castle Scott inducted into Texas Women’s Hall of Fame
County pursuing bond collection in district court
Employers will be at Job Fair Thursday
Job Fair to highlight area job opportunities
City to consider alcohol presence
Rodeo competitors from near and far
Flags to be flown half staff Saturday in remembrance
Oil investors sue, city will fight
TAB ATM from bank heist recovered
Fort Worth man drowns at Lake Cypress Springs
Phelps hired by MasonBaronet
License application forms available online
Check presentation
Deadline approaching to enter Big Time Texas Hunts drawing
Rep. Mark Homer is vice chairman of Communities in schools state board
Franklin County Water District tax rate proposed
Homeowners voice concerns on proposed drilling in city
Political signs illegal in state right-of-ways
Pool fund started, committee dismissed
Rodeo titles to be award this weekend
Burning ban remains in effect
Kids Rodeo, adult fun events planned Labor Day weekend
All American Cowgirl Chicks to perform in Go Rodeo Festival
September sale!
United Way honors supporters for $100,000 in contributions
Main St. Alliance to be host for seminar
Smith to run for Pct. 4 commissioner
County Issues Burn Ban
Aden is Democratic Chairman
Go Rodeo! Festival coming together
Rep. Homer was guest
Parks committee to meet
Bridge replacement work underway
Shop for a cure
Public hearing set for county
Tax free weekend Aug. 20-22
SWEPCO breaks record
County proposes tax rate, sets hearings
Tall Tree asks county to seek injunction against Swepco
Sign-ups set for conservation program
Pay due “stop loss” service veterans
Officers work overtime during statewide drunk driving crackdown
Go Rodeo festival in planning stages
Democratic rally set
City proposes tax rate cut
Road closed for work
Water district attempts to close loophole in lease regulations
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