14U ladies champs at Hallsville
The Franklin County 14 and under Lady Tiger Softball team went undefeated in the 14/16U FASA district tournament, outscoring their opponents 59-5, in ...
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News
Lake elevation will not be lowered for flood protection
Formal action was taken to set policy for the Franklin County Water District’s s...
Action on hospital building tabled
An anticipated move to place the old hospital building up for sale by sealed bid...
Fireworks on the lake set for next week
The 21st annual fireworks over Lake Cypress Springs will be Saturday night, June...
Summer reading begins
August Whitaker reads a book to a group of students at the first session of the ...
Superintendent search begins, public input requested
The wheels have been set in motion to find a new superintendent for Mount Vernon...
Allegations presented to School Board during open forum
Bill Travis speaks to school board members about inequitable practices in funds ...
Sports
14U ladies champs at Hallsville
The Franklin County 14 and under Lady Tiger Softball team went undefeated in the...
T-ball team claims second
The six and under Franklin County T-ball All-Star team finished in second place ...
Features
Library friends sponsor puppet show for kids
The Friends of the Franklin County Library will present a puppet show as part of...
Billings named Teacher of the Year
Robin Billings, a 2002 graduate of Mount Vernon High School, was recently named ...
Breading technicians
Gil Phetteplace, Clay Huizinga, and Mark Johnson work to coat fish pieces with b...
Tom Standridge named Rotarian of the Year
Tom Standridge was named as the 2017-18 Rotarian of the Year by the Mount Vernon...
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Public Meetings
| Mon Jun 25 @ 9:00AM - Franklin County Commissioners Court |
| Tue Jun 26 @ 8:30AM - Franklin County Commissioner Court Budget workshop |
| Wed Jun 27 @ 9:30AM - Franklin County Commissioners Court Special Session |
| Wed Jun 27 @ 9:45AM - Franklin County Commissioner Court Budget workshop |
| Wed Jun 27 @10:00AM - Groundwater Management Area 8 |
Community Events
| Sat Jun 30 @ 9:30PM - Fireworks over Lake Cypress Springs |
| Wed Jul 04 @12:00AM INDEPENDENCE DAY |
| Wed Jul 04 @12:00PM - 01:00PM City Siren Test |
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