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County votes to refinance debt for annex, jail expansion

In a split three-two vote, Franklin County Commissioners approved the refinancing of the county’s $700,000 debt.

Ramsay to chair Ethics Commission

Ramsay to chair Ethics Commission

Tom Ramsay is the newly elected chairman of the State Ethics Commission.

Alligator sighting causes concern

Alligator sighting causes concern

Concerns for human safety caused a Paris contractor to contact the Optic-Herald after spotting a 10 foot long adult alligator on Lake Bob Sandlin in Franklin County last week.

NETO scrambles to continue services after devastating fire

NETO scrambles to continue services after devastating fire

Plumes of smoke rise from the roof of the Northeast Texas Opportunities offices and the Senior Citizens Meal Center on Wednesday, Jan. 18.

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Concert features Harlos, Millers in “A Feast for the Ears” Saturday

Concert features Harlos, Millers in “A Feast for the Ears” Saturday

Steven and Carol Harlos  and Mark and Ute Miller  will be the feature performers in  a program of romantic and classical music for piano and strings.

“A Feast for the Ears” planned at music hall

Mount Vernon Music invites the public to “A Feast for the Ears,” a concert on Saturday, Jan. 21.

Jeanne Pamplin, AmyBriscoe are arts alliance co-presidents

Jeanne Pamplin, AmyBriscoe  are arts alliance co-presidents

The Franklin County Arts Alliance has come full circle with organizing chairman and founding president

An Evening of Exquisite Song Concert

An Evening of Exquisite Song Concert

Pianist Kerry Baham accompanied soprano Dana Pundt as they presented a program of art songs, opera arias and Christmas favorites

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Music program and dinner planned at Methodist church

The First United Methodist Church will present “Jubilate... An evening of Dinner and Music.”

Kid Fishing day set

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department have scheduled a “Kid’s Fishing Day” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 at Bob Sandlin State Park.

Chamber of Commerce banquet set for Saturday

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet will be Saturday, Jan. 28

5K, 10K runs added to Tour de Cypress

A 5K and a 10K run were added this week to the annual Tour de Cypress bike ride.

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Trevor Wallace tips in a basket for the Tigers.

Trevor Wallace tips in a basket for the Tigers.

Trevor Wallace tips in a basket for the Tigers.

Iesha McGill flies in for a lay up for the Lady Tigers.

Iesha McGill flies in for a lay up for the Lady Tigers.

Iesha McGill flies in for a lay up for the Lady Tigers.

MyRodge McGill attempts to make a basket for the Tigers

MyRodge McGill attempts to make a basket for the Tigers

MyRodge McGill attempts to make a basket for the Tigers.

Junior varsity, freshman Tigers have tough week

The junior varsity and freshman Tiger basketball teams had a tough week last week

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STAAR Testing informational meeting tonight

Mount Vernon High School will be presenting a “STAAR” informational meeting for parents tonight Thursday, Jan. 26, at 5:30 p.m. in the high school dining hall.

Baukje Talsma was selected as an Area VI FFA officer

Baukje Talsma was selected as an  Area VI FFA officer for the 2012-2013 year at the District FFA Convention

Academic All State

Academic All State

Jonathan Ladd and Cole Huizinga have been named to the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State team in football.

Eight locals receive honors at Paris Junior College

The president’s and dean’s lists for academic achievement during the 2011 fall semester at Paris Junior College have been announced.

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Public Notices protect your rights

By Susan Reeves
For the past 10 years, the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald has not published a newspaper on the last Thursday of the year.

Mixed signals for our school

By Susan Reeves

Many parenting books talk about how consistency in raising children is critical.

Annexation should have gone through

By Susan Reeves

Shocking is a term that might be applied to the decision of the Mount Vernon City Council not to annex MiCasita restaurant into the city.

Hats off to our firemen

By Susan Reeves

Franklin County has four fantastic volunteer fire departments. It is overwhelming to think that these men and women put their lives at risk to protect the homes and property of our citizens,

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