Ribbon cutting
A ribbon cutting to celebrate Brushy Creek Shepherds becoming a member of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce was performed at the Chamber’s offic...
A changing of the old to new guard on city council
The changing of leadership on the Mount Vernon Cit...
Evans claims silver medal at UIL State track meet
Kevi Evans, a senior at Mount Vernon High School, ...
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Texas Gov.
- Public Notice - Winnsboro ISD - Invitation to Bid - 5/18/2018
- Public Notice - NOTICE OF REPUBLICAN PRIMARY RUN-OFF ELECTION - 5/18/2018
- Public Notice - NOTICE OF DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY RUN-OFF ELECTION - 5/17/2018
- Public Notice - Mount Vernon Independent School District - 5/10/2018
- Public Notice - Replat - 5/10/2018
- Public Notice - City of Mount Vernon 2 - 4/5/2018
- Public Notice - City of Mount Vernon 1 - 4/5/2018
- Public Notice - aviso de ELECCION General y trustee - 4/5/2018
- Transparency of Texas Government in question: Fate of key transparency bills is uncertain
- TDA Grants Extend Production, income for farmers
- Brown appointed to Supreme Court of Texas
- Three Appointed to Oversight Committee
- Baggett, Stavinoha appointed to Texas Lottery Commission
- Leadership named for Texas Higher Education Board
- Buzbee wins license plate auction
- Texas funds biotechnology center
News
Ideas sought for use of old hospital building
Members of the Franklin County Commissioners Court are calling for a “brain stor...
Click It or Ticket campaign planned May 21 through June 3
A “Click It or Ticket” Campaign is scheduled for May 21 to June 3, which include...
Imagine the possibilities of historic downtown buildings
Imagine the possibilities if every historic building in the downtown district of...
Siddens receives Blue and Gold Award at annual FFA banquet
Kris Siddens received the Blue and Gold Award, the highest award given by the Mo...
Board approves exit agreement for Dr. Weiss
Members of the Mount Vernon ISD Board of Trustees, on a split 4-3 vote, approved...
Sports
Evans claims silver medal at UIL State track meet
Kevi Evans, a senior at Mount Vernon High School, claimed the silver medal for a...
Fountain, Keys named top athletes for 2017-18
Jakayda Fountain and Rylee Keys were named as the top female athletes for 2017-2...
Features
Woodwind Fireworks concert Sunday
Two sonatas by Johannes Brahms will be center stage in Mount Vernon Music’s Moth...
Plan a day out with mom on the square this Saturday
Second Saturday on the Square kicks off it’s 2018 season this week and offers th...
Reception to honor retiring teachers Friday
Mount Vernon ISD will honor four retiring employees with a reception on Friday, ...
Asay, Steen are Rotary Students for May
Rae Asay and Sydni Steen were named as the Rotary Students of the Month for May ...
Weatherfords meet for reunion
A reunion for the family of Doc and Mary Lou Weatherford was Saturday, May 5, at...
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