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Water district looks to reissue bonds at lower rate
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- Published on Tuesday, 31 March 2020 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Franklin County Water District’s Board of Directors will pursue information and quotes on refinancing more than $2.6 million in outstanding bonds to take advantage of the current historically low interest rates.
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Runoff primary elections rescheduled, local to be decided
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- Published on Tuesday, 31 March 2020 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Gov. Greg Abbott last week issued a proclamation postponing the runoff primary elections and allowing political subdivisions to put off their elections in conjunction with the state’s ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID -19.
Read more: Runoff primary elections rescheduled, local to be decided
Deadlines unchanged for property owners
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- Published on Sunday, 29 March 2020 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
State mandated deadlines for property owners to file anything, such as applications and protests, with the Franklin County Appraisal District have not been changed.
Region D seeks comments, nominations for board
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- Published on Monday, 30 March 2020 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The North East Texas Water Region D is seeking written comments on its Initially Prepared 2021 Water Plan and nominations for up to eight expiring seats on the region’s board after cancellation of their public hearing meeting on the water plan last week.
Sheriff offers delivery to elderly
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- Published on Sunday, 29 March 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Franklin County Sheriff Ricky Jones has offered the service of his staff to help deliver items to people in need.
Empty shelves
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- Published on Monday, 30 March 2020 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The paper goods aisle at Brookshire’s in Mount Vernon were empty again on Monday, March 23. As quick as store personnel stock items on the shelves, they soon disappear.
Assistance available in various ways, banks open
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- Published on Friday, 27 March 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Assistance to individuals and businesses is available in a variety of different formats during this time of crisis.
Officers locate, struggle to contain suspicious person
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- Published on Monday, 30 March 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Law Enforcement Center dispatch received a call just after midnight on Monday, March 23 with the report of a suspicious person at Love’s Travel Center.
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What does a disaster declaration mean?
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- Published on Thursday, 26 March 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Franklin County commissioners voted to enact a disaster declaration and the City of Mount Vernon issued a disaster proclamation, but what does that really mean?
