The annual Angel Motorcycle Ride will be Friday and Saturday, May 22 and 23. The headquarters for the event has been changed to the parking area at the Lone Star Saloon. The Voodudes band will be featured entertainment for the Friday night dance at the saloon. See the May 21 edition of the Optic-Herald for more information.

Fourteen classmates and their spouses attended the Mount Vernon High School Class of 1951 reunion at Lake Cypress Springs on May 2.

Garden spots and boxes are available for adoption throughout the City of Mount Vernon. The community gardening program is ready for those who want a space to grow their own flowers or vegetable to step forward, according to Mike Long and Diane Newsom, who are organizing of the program. See the May 14 edition of the Optic-Herald for more information.

As an integral part of the Texas Emergency Management system, the 2-1-1 Texas Information and Referral Network provides information and referral during times of emergency response. See the May 14 edition of the Optic-Herald for more information.

The Paris District of the Texas Department of Transportation announced recent changes to its local engineering office. The Greenville Area Office and the Sulphur Springs Area Office are being combined into one management unit.