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Early voting through Friday, Primary Election day Tuesday
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- Published on Thursday, 27 February 2020 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
In-person early voting for the Republican and Democratic parties’ General Primary elections is from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday, February 28.
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NETEX officer elections conducted a second time
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- Published on Tuesday, 25 February 2020 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Board of Directors for Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District (NETEX) chose to conduct a second election of officers for the organization at their February meeting,
Blacklands drops suit, brings new investors to NETEX
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- Published on Friday, 21 February 2020 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The news that Blacklands Railroad dropped its civil suit against the North East Texas Rural Rail Transportation District (NETEX) was announced at the February meeting of the district’s board
Read more: Blacklands drops suit, brings new investors to NETEX
EDC begins search for new executive director
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- Published on Monday, 24 February 2020 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The search for a new executive director for the Mount Vernon Economic Development Corporation has begun with a tentative time line for the search receiving consensus approval at the board’s February meeting.
Early voting in person underway for primaries
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- Published on Friday, 21 February 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Early voting by personal appearance in the Republican and Democratic parties’ General Primary elections began Tuesday and continues through Friday, February 28.
Purchase deadline extended, talks of chamber damage, lease
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- Published on Sunday, 23 February 2020 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
A purchase deadline for new equipment was pushed back Tuesday, and the Franklin County Commissioners Court members talked about repairs and potential future rental of the space currently occupied by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce at their last regular session.
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Six file for city council, one for each school board seat files
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- Published on Thursday, 20 February 2020 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Hats were being tossed into the ring late last week just prior to the deadline to register for the Mount Vernon City Council election.
Read more: Six file for city council, one for each school board seat files
Development board approves funds for Duke’s expansion
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- Published on Saturday, 22 February 2020 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
A request for $100,000 in financial assistance for a building expansion project from the developers of Duke’s Travel Center in Mount Vernon
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Departments apply for six grants to aid law enforcement
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- Published on Tuesday, 18 February 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Mount Vernon City Council and Franklin County Commissioners Court Monday approved for its respective law enforcement agencies to apply for 2021 grants to provide equipment for its officers through state and federal grant programs.
Read more: Departments apply for six grants to aid law enforcement
