End Polio Now
Middle school students crowd around Lynda Ell to show off their Purple pinkies and other digits. The kids had the opportunity to make a donation to th...
XTO, Carter, Postell honored by local 4-H Club
XTO Energy, Pat Carter, and Jaci Postell were hono...
Romine wins world title from American Paint Horse Association
Amanda Romine, and her horse Possum, won the world...
Talsma Dairy takes top honors at Franklin County Hay Show
The Talsma Dairy earned the top places for their s...
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Notices
Texas Gov.
- Public Notice - Replat - 9/27/2018
- Public Notice - NOTICE TO BIDDERS - 9/27/2018
- Public Notice - ADVERTISEMENT & INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS: NEW HOUSING CONSTRUCTION - 9/27/2018
- Public Notice - ADVERTISEMENT & INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS: HOUSING REHABILITATION - 9/27/2018
- Public Notice - Franklin County Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate - 9/13/2018
- Public Notice - Public Hearing Franklin County Commissioners Court - 2 - 8/30/2018
- Public Notice - FRANKLIN COUNTY Notice of Public Hearing on 2019 Proposed Budget - 8/30/2018
- Public Notice - Public Hearing Franklin County Commissioners Court - 8/30/2018
- Transparency of Texas Government in question: Fate of key transparency bills is uncertain
- TDA Grants Extend Production, income for farmers
- Brown appointed to Supreme Court of Texas
- Three Appointed to Oversight Committee
- Baggett, Stavinoha appointed to Texas Lottery Commission
- Leadership named for Texas Higher Education Board
- Buzbee wins license plate auction
- Texas funds biotechnology center
News
Thomas is new City officer
Leah Thomas assumed duties as patrolman with the Mount Vernon Police Department,...
Grantworks to provide administrative grant services
Grantworks, Inc. of Austin was approved by members of the Franklin County Commis...
Lindley re-elected to Wood County Electric board
More than 500 members attended the 80th Annual Meeting of Wood County Electric C...
Romine wins world title from American Paint Horse Association
Amanda Romine, and her horse Possum, won the world title from the American Paint...
Dad’s night planned at elementary school
Mount Vernon Elementary School will be hosts for a special night for dads and th...
Sports
Cruz cruises to first place at district
Esteban Cruz claimed first place at the district cross country meet Monday, Oct....
Lady Tigers have 2-2 record at district competition mid-point
Lauren Dunlap spikes the ball across the net against Commerce for the Lady Tiger...
Features
Booth space available, dinner sold out for Food&Wine fest
Vendors are being sought for booths at the ninth annual Market on Main portion o...
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Baird, Burton are Rotary Students for October
Ayla Burton and Brian Baird were named as the Rotary Students of the Month for O...
Alamo Mission Museum Halloween Party set
The 13th annual Halloween Party and Hayride at the Alamo Mission Museum has been...
Food manager course offered
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Titus County will be offering a ...
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Public Meetings
| Wed Oct 17 @ 9:30AM - Franklin County Commissioners Court Special Session |
| Wed Oct 17 @ 5:00PM - Mount Vernon Economic Development Corporation |
| Wed Oct 17 @ 5:00PM - Mount Vernon City Council |
| Wed Oct 17 @ 5:15PM - Mount Vernon Landmark Commission |
Community Events
| Sat Oct 27 @12:00AM MV Food & Wine Festival (S) |
| Wed Nov 07 @12:00PM - 01:00PM City Siren Test |
| Sat Nov 10 @ 4:00PM - Veterans Salute |
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