Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

A federal education grant was recently allocated for use by Texas schools. School districts in Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar, Red River, and Titus Counties will be allocated $4,910,336. Mount Vernon ISD is set to receive $275,240. The funds cannot be expended for central office employees, administrative expenses, or construction. They should be used for education purposes. For more information, see the May 12 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.