Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Aedyn Byrd, son of Corrie and Joanna Byrd, loves the feel of the feathers on the chickens at the petting zoo sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin County Library.

Summer Reading Program begins Tuesday, June 17

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Sunday, 15 June 2014 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Summer Reading Program at the Franklin County Library will begin Tuesday, June 17 and continue each Tuesday through Tuesday, July 22. The program targets children from ages four to 12 and 13 to 17. For a listing of session times, see the June 12 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.

Creek of Dreams tourney June 13-14

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Wednesday, 11 June 2014 17:01; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Creek of Dreams Ragball Tournament is this weekend Friday and Saturday, June 13-14 at Little Creek Park. The event will kick off around 5:45 p.m. Friday afternoon.

Fountain-Ellis honored

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Saturday, 14 June 2014 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Fay Fountain-Ellis was recently honored as the eldest member of the Mt. Zion Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. She was born Nov. 26, 1928 to Eugene Fountain and Stella Mae Templeton Fountain.

Boating safety video released

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Tuesday, 10 June 2014 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has released a sobering video aimed at motivating teens and young adults to follow simple safety guidelines while boating.

Second Saturday is this weekend

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Friday, 13 June 2014 08:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Second Saturday event will be this weekend, June 14. This month’s event will feature materials artist Michelle Chitsey and live music from musician Mathew Tuttle.

Donations sought for fireworks show on Lake Cypress Springs

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Sunday, 08 June 2014 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Donations are being sought to fund the annual Independence Day weekend fire works show on Lake Cypress Springs. All contributions over the cost of the materials for the show are donated to the South Franklin Volunteer Fire Department.

Senior meal center going local

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Thursday, 12 June 2014 10:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Franklin County residents and their guests will now find a wider variety of foods served at the Mount Vernon Senior Citizen Meal Center. The change from a state funded operation to a locally independent meal center took place this week,

“Bubble Day” Friday, June 6

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Wednesday, 04 June 2014 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The eighth annual “Bubble Day,” sponsored by the Franklin County Library and the Friends of the Franklin County Library, has been set for 10 a.m. Friday, June 6 on the downtown plaza.

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