Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Farmers and ranchers in the community are encouraged to attend the Farm and Ranch Seminar Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Northeast Texas Community College in the Ag Complex.

Queen Elizabeth I subject of meeting

Details: Category: Community; Published on Monday, 09 December 2013 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Shakespeare Club of Mount Vernon met Thursday, November 21 in the home of club president Mary Lou Mowery. The program was a glimpse into the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of Great Britain provided by Tom Wilkerson. For more information, see the December 5 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.

Women of Faith simulcast Saturday

Details: Category: Community; Published on Friday, 06 December 2013 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Members of the First United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon will be hosts for a Women of Faith Christmas live simulcast on Friday, December 6. The event will be from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

Lady of Guadalupe event set

Details: Category: Community; Published on Sunday, 08 December 2013 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The local Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration has been scheduled Sunday, December 15. A procession through town will be followed by mass at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church

Winfield seeking entries for Christmas parade

Details: Category: Community; Published on Wednesday, 04 December 2013 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Members of the Winfield Volunteer Fire Department are seeking entries for their annual Christmas Parade. The parade will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 14 in downtown Winfield. See the November 28 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald for information on how you can participate.

Thanksgiving homecoming

Details: Category: Community; Published on Sunday, 08 December 2013 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Labutis family was thankful to be reunited. The Labutis family had plenty to be thankful for this holiday season. Not only do they have lots of family and friends, but Army Specialist Kenneth Labutis was able to make a trip home to spend the holiday season with his family.

Christmas festival registration deadlines fast approaching

Details: Category: Community; Published on Sunday, 01 December 2013 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Deadlines to take part in the various activities revolving around the annual Christmas Festival are fast approaching. Registrations for vendor booths, parade entries and chili cooks come to a close next week before the December 7 event.

Jingle Bell Paint Run Saturday

Details: Category: Community; Published on Friday, 06 December 2013 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Education Club at Texas A&M University – Texarkana at Northeast Texas Community College will be host for a Jingle Bell 5K Paint Run/Walk on Saturday, December 7.

Nominations now open for 2013 Christmas lighting contest

Details: Category: Community; Published on Friday, 29 November 2013 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Nominations are now being accepted in the annual Christmas Lighting Contest sponsored by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Anyone may nominate an entry in either the business,