Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The fifth annual Superhero 5K and Fun Run will be Saturday, April 28 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The event is to raise awareness of domestic abuse and sexual assault and will be on the campus of the Northeast Texas Community College in Mount Pleasant.

Kids ride free in Rotary’s Annual Tour de Cypress

Details: Category: Community Sports; Published on Saturday, 14 April 2018 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Kids age 12 and under can ride free in the Tour de Cypress Bike Ride slated for Saturday, April 21. Kids can ride free with a paid adult registration on the Gene Smith 10-mile family route.

Registration is open for Senior Olympic Games

Details: Category: Community Sports; Published on Sunday, 01 April 2018 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Registration is open for participation in the Senior Olympic Games. The event is for Franklin County seniors, age 60 and over.

Disc golfers

Details: Category: Community Sports; Published on Saturday, 14 April 2018 11:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Luke and Ashley Cain select discs with the help of Sean Winn of Innova during registration for the American World Doubles Championship on Thursday, April 5.

First pitch

Details: Category: Community Sports; Published on Thursday, 29 March 2018 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Jakayda Fountain, represents the State Champion Lady Tigers basketball team, as she throws out the first softball at opening ceremonies for the Franklin County little league season Friday, March 23.