Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Ken Greer will be the guest speaker at the Franklin County Genealogy Society meeting on Monday, April 18. Mr. Greer’s program will be “Mount Vernon: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.”

Aggie Muster set next week

Details: Category: Community; Published on Saturday, 16 April 2016 11:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Muster is a time-honored tradition held by all Aggies. Each year on April 21, Texas Aggies around the world gather to honor students and former students who have passed on during the year.

Sporting Clays Challenge set for May 21

Details: Category: Community; Published on Wednesday, 13 April 2016 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Registration for the eighth annual Sporting Clays Challenge set for May 21 is underway with the NeTseO Trails Council of Boy Scouts of America. Entry is limited to the first 30 teams or 150 shooters.

Banks-Barton reunion Sunday

Details: Category: Community; Published on Friday, 15 April 2016 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The annual Banks-Barton family reunion will begin at 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 17 at the Hagansport Community Center.

National Library Week celebrated April 10-16

Details: Category: Community; Published on Monday, 11 April 2016 11:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Libraries across the country will be celebrating National Library Week April 10-16 this year. For details about upcoming programs and a list of the most popular books and

Boots, Brew and BBQ events rescheduled

Details: Category: Community; Published on Friday, 15 April 2016 13:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The 12-hours of food and music planned for the third annual Boots, Brew & Barbecue event is being rescheduled to May 21 due to the threat of rain this Saturday, April 16.

Zack, world’s oldest cat?

Details: Category: Community; Published on Sunday, 10 April 2016 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

What could be the world’s oldest living cat has joined the Franklin County community. Zack, who belongs to David J. Russell, is more than 27 years old. Converted into human years, Zack is around 125 years old.

Pierce Chapel Work Day Planned

Details: Category: Community; Published on Thursday, 14 April 2016 13:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

A work day has been planned at the Pierce Chapel Cemetery from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Anyone with an interest in the cemetery is encouraged to bring yard tools, a picnic lunch,

Spectators at welcome Lions tourney

Details: Category: Community; Published on Sunday, 10 April 2016 11:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Mount Vernon Lions Club will welcome spectators to their “Lion’s Share Charity Golf Tournament set to start at 8:30 a.m. Monday, April 11 at the Sulphur Springs Country Club.