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Hopes revived to save federal funds for new rail port
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 January 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Hopes to salvage a $1.2 million grant for a new project were voiced during the Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation (NETEX) District’s first meeting of 2020.
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New tax laws went into effect January 1
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- Published on Monday, 13 January 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
New property tax laws went into effect January 1 with the goal of slowing the growth of tax increases over time and bringing more transparency to the process.
Missing Scroggins teen found in Upshur County
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- Published on Friday, 10 January 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Authorities began a search for a missing 17 year-old female from Scroggins. Bianca Mooney was reported missing around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, January 5.
Driver dies in one vehicle accident
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- Published on Saturday, 11 January 2020 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Kaylee Seabolt Williams, age 30 of Winnsboro, died in a one vehicle accident around 1:30 a.m. Thursday, December 26.
Clean-up continues through Saturday
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- Published on Thursday, 09 January 2020 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The First Quarter Clean-up continues through Saturday, January 11, for residents of the City of Mount Vernon as fair weather and long days offer additional time for outdoor efforts to spruce-up and clean-up properties.
Council to meet Monday
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- Published on Saturday, 11 January 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Mount Vernon City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, January 13. to discuss and possibly act on several matters relating to public health and property usage.
December weather was mild, dry
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- Published on Thursday, 09 January 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Temperatures in Franklin County were mild during December with one record high and just over an inch of rain falling in the area.
Lighting bids delayed until Monday court
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- Published on Friday, 10 January 2020 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The two bids received concerning sports complex light poles are expected to be brought to the Franklin County Commissioners Court for possible action at their meeting at 9 a.m. Monday, January 13.
Suspect escapes custody, recaptured nearby
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- Published on Tuesday, 07 January 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Following a traffic stop on I-30 on Saturday, December 28, a suspect managed to escape and was recaptured a short time later.
