Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
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
Tom Ramsay is the newly elected chairman of the State Ethics Commission.
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
Plumes of smoke rise from the roof of the Northeast Texas Opportunities offices and the Senior Citizens Meal Center on Wednesday, Jan. 18.
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
The Franklin County Arts Alliance has come full circle with organizing chairman and founding president
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
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.
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.
Junior varsity, freshman Tigers have tough week
The junior varsity and freshman Tiger basketball teams had a tough week last week
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
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.
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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