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Marla White returns to county as Franklin County Auditor
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- Published on Thursday, 31 May 2018 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Marla Martin White is returning to Franklin County as its internal auditor starting June 1, according to Franklin County Judge Scott Lee who introduced her to members of the Franklin County Commissioner’s Court at their meeting Tuesday, May 29.
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Rail-port focus for joint meeting tonight
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- Published on Thursday, 31 May 2018 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The local contractor for rail service Blacklands Railroad owner and staff will present information on the proposed rail-port project in a joint meeting of four entities at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 31 in the Emergency Center /Training Room at the Franklin County Law Enforcement Center.
Rules, regulations updated: no change for roaming dogs
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- Published on Saturday, 26 May 2018 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Franklin County Water District’s Board of Directors approved minor changes in its rules and regulations recommended by attorneys and management to remain consistent with state and federal law.
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Letter carrier food drive successful
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- Published on Monday, 28 May 2018 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers, in conjunction with the United States Postal Service, was Saturday, May 12.
AG Paxton reminds Texans of May 31 deadline
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- Published on Friday, 25 May 2018 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Attorney General Ken Paxton today reminded Texans of the May 31 deadline to submit claims in a $586 million settlement with Western Union,
Ideas needed for hospital building
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- Published on Sunday, 27 May 2018 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Citizens of all ages are invited to bring their ideas for best use of the old hospital building to a “brain storming session” at the Franklin County Law Enforcement Center and West Courthouse Annex at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 29.
Carry the Load passing through Friday
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- Published on Friday, 25 May 2018 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Carry the Load relay will pass through downtown Mount Vernon Friday evening, May 25, for the seventh consecutive year on its way from West Point Cemetery in New York state to Dallas.
Auction of lights, poles on hold
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- Published on Sunday, 27 May 2018 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The auction of lights and poles purchased but too expensive to install at the Franklin County Sports Complex has been placed on hold and instead could be going to the new construction project for the Winnsboro ISD.
County to form an economic development corporation
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- Published on Thursday, 24 May 2018 20:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Members of the Franklin County Commissioners Court agreed to form a Franklin County Economic Development Corporation in a special called meeting of the court Wednesday, May 16.
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