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The 2010 Census is on its way

The 2010 Census is on its way

It is coming to a mailbox near you or maybe even to your front door. It is Census time. More than 123 million advance letters were mailed through the U. S. Postal Service for delivery March 8-10.

County approves $400,000 toward sports complex

The Franklin County Commissioners unanimously approved the use of $400,000 from the county’s General Fund to be used toward completion of a complex of ball fields.

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Dr. Maya Angelou to speak

Dr. Maya Angelou to speak

The sold-out lecture by Dr. Maya Angelou at Northeast Texas Community College has been rescheduled for Sunday, April 11 at 2 p.m. at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts.See the March 4 edition of the Optic-Herald for more details.

Exhibit closing

There is just one more week to see the exhibit of nationally recognized photographer Sarah Carson of Dallas at the Old Fire Station Museum.

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Rotary bike tour planning underway

The sixth annual Tour de Cypress Bike Tour has been set for Saturday, April 17 and planning for the event is already underway.

Blankenships is new pastor

Blankenships is new pastor

Jason Blankenship of Mount Vernon is the new pastor at the Assembly of God Church in Mount Vernon.

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Wind up

Wind up

Calli Irvin winds up to throw the softball during the Lady Tigers game against Chisum earlier this season. The team competed in the Longview Tournament March 4-6.

Shot

Shot

Desirae Deloney fights off Liberty Eylau defenders to attempt a shot for the Lady Tigers in the regional quarterfinals game on Tuesday, Feb. 23 in Hughes Springs.

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MVISD employees honored

MVISD employees honored

Employees at Mount Vernon ISD were honored for their years of service at the school’s annual Employee Awards Banquet on Monday, March 1

Nominations sought for School League of Honor

Nominations are being sought for the 2010 Franklin County Schools League of Honor.
This is the eighth year for the program, which honors outstanding graduates and employees of the Franklin County Schools in a “League of Honor.”

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