Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

A group of Main Street partners met last week to put extra effort into getting the Mount Vernon uniqueness and name in front of the thousands of travelers each day along I-30 with both a catch phrase and signage.

Monday deadline to register to vote in general primaries

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Thursday, 01 February 2018 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The deadline to be registered in order to qualify to vote in the 2018 General Primary Elections is Monday, February 5.

Lee, Fowler promoted at First National Bank

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Saturday, 27 January 2018 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Andrew Lee, Robin Fowler The promotion of Andrew Lee and Robin Fowler to Assistant Vice Presidents was recently announced by Kenneth Greer, President of First National Bank, following the January Board of Directors meeting.

Book donation

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Wednesday, 31 January 2018 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Jean Pamplin, at left, and David Lopez donated a “3-D Super Pig” coloring-comic book to the Franklin County Library last week. Mrs. Pamplin wrote the book, and Mr. Lopez provided the illustrations.

Legion donates $17,000 in equipment to county

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Saturday, 27 January 2018 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

American Legion Post 243 leaders presented more than $17,000 in thermal imaging equipment to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the four fire departments in the county in informal ceremonies at the law enforcement center Monday, January 22.

Roberts, Elledge receive promotions

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Tuesday, 30 January 2018 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Chad Elledge, Linda Roberts First National Bank of Gilmer recently promoted Linda Roberts to Vice President and Chad Elledge to Chief Administrative Officer.

Sarah Brod hired as county’s AgriLife Extension for Ag

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Thursday, 25 January 2018 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Sarah Brod was officially hired by the Franklin County Commissioners Court Monday as the new Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Election filing open for local board seats

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Sunday, 28 January 2018 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Registration is now open for anyone wishing to sign up as a candidate for seats on the Mount Vernon ISD Board of Trustees and the Mount Vernon City Council.

Gas pump security measures in place

Details: Category: Community News; Published on Thursday, 18 January 2018 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

A red strip with a serial number can be found on gas pumps at Brookshires and CEFCO. Security measures have been taken at local gasoline pumps to help protect customer’s financial information from card skimming.