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Library fun
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- Category: Community News
- Published on Monday, 15 July 2019 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Beau Wilhite, center, joins the fun and tries to color with chalk on the sidewalk and wall outside the Franklin County Library on Tuesday, July 2.
Frazier, Morton promoted at Texas American Bank
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- Published on Saturday, 13 July 2019 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Jason Frazier and Ashley Morton recently received promotions at Texas American Bank (TAB).
Fireworks set up
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- Category: Community News
- Published on Saturday, 06 July 2019 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Patrick Boltz, at right, works to set up fireworks at Mary King Park on the shore of Lake Cypress Springs for the annual show on Saturday, June 29.
United Way allocates funds for 2020 with $23,000 goal
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- Category: Community News
- Published on Tuesday, 09 July 2019 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The United Way of Franklin County set a goal of $23,000 for its 2019 campaign that will be collected in 2020.
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Fireworks
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- Category: Community News
- Published on Wednesday, 03 July 2019 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
An abundance of fireworks, both low to the ground and high above the crowd, can be seen during the grand finale of the 22nd annual Independence Day fireworks show organized by the Boltz family on Saturday, June 29.
Family tradition of fireworks at Lake Cypress supports fire dept
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- Category: Community News
- Published on Monday, 08 July 2019 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The annual Independence Day weekend fireworks show over Lake Cypress Springs is a family tradition and one of many programs that make Mount Vernon and Franklin County “More than just a dot on a map.”
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Brad Sears presented Rotarian of the Year award
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- Category: Community News
- Published on Saturday, 29 June 2019 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Brad Sears accepts a plaque and jacket as 2018-19 Rotarian of the Year from Rotary Club President Marie Latortue.
Not too late to register Lunches of Love
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- Category: Community News
- Published on Saturday, 06 July 2019 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The 11th annual Lunches of Love program begins Monday, July 8 and continues through Wednesday, Aug. 7.
Caution, courtesy encouraged for Lake Cypress Springs
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- Category: Community News
- Published on Friday, 28 June 2019 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Caution and courtesy are being encouraged as a large number of people are anticipated to flock to Lake Cypress Springs during the coming week.
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