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County lifts ban on outdoor burning
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- Published on Thursday, 04 October 2012 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Franklin County Judge Paul Lovier issued an order lifting the county’s ban on outdoor burning Monday, Oct. 1.
CEFCO stores closes local Fina for $2M rebuild of facilities
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- Published on Wednesday, 03 October 2012 20:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Fina Truck Stop, on the south service road to I-30 just east of Hwy. 37, closed its doors at midnight Sunday, Sept. 30.
Read more: CEFCO stores closes local Fina for $2M rebuild of facilities
Heavy damage sustained to house in afternoon fire
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- Published on Friday, 28 September 2012 13:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Michael Eastman and another firefighter spray hot spots during clean up of the fire at 250 FM 71 W. on Monday, Sept. 24.
Read more: Heavy damage sustained to house in afternoon fire
Democrats challenge Republican candidate Everett’s eligibility
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- Published on Wednesday, 03 October 2012 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Franklin County Democratic Party and Franklin County Precinct 3 Commissioner Deryl Carr have formally challenged the eligibility of Republican candidate Stephen Everett.
Read more: Democrats challenge Republican candidate Everett’s eligibility
Pipeline protestors arrested, civil suit filed, restraining order issued
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- Published on Thursday, 27 September 2012 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Five members of the Tar Sands Blockade group were arrested Wednesday, Sept. 19.
Read more: Pipeline protestors arrested, civil suit filed, restraining order issued
Texas A&M Forest Service survey shows 301 million trees killed by drought
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- Published on Monday, 01 October 2012 13:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
A Texas A&M Forest Service survey of hundreds of forested plots scattered across the state shows 301 million trees were killed as a result of the devastating 2011 drought.
Read more: Texas A&M Forest Service survey shows 301 million trees killed by drought
Commissioners place on hold events’promotional expenditures
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- Published on Thursday, 27 September 2012 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Franklin County Commissioners Court members placed a hold on funding for advertising of events from the County Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.
Read more: Commissioners place on hold events’promotional expenditures
Deadline nears for milk producers
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- Published on Sunday, 30 September 2012 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Dairy producers are reminded that the deadline to sign-up for Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) benefits is Sunday, Sept. 30.
County outdoor burn ban exempts grilling, welding with precautions
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- Published on Wednesday, 26 September 2012 16:19
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Franklin County Commissioners Court members established a local ban on outdoor burning in a special emergency meeting Monday afternoon, Sept. 24.
Read more: County outdoor burn ban exempts grilling, welding with precautions
