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Resident outcry results in zoning change denial
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- Published on Wednesday, 25 April 2018 16:27
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
It was standing room only for the public hearings before the Mount Vernon City Council Monday evening with the outcry of public sentiment against a zoning change that would open the way for new luxury apartment complex east of Hwy. 37 across from the fire station.
Zoning change requested to accomodate apartments
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- Published on Monday, 23 April 2018 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
A zoning change for land located off Hwy. 37 north of the Dairy Bar has been requested by the current owner in preparation for sale of the property for the development of a 64 unit luxury apartment complex.
Pinwheels planted
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- Published on Wednesday, 18 April 2018 16:09
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Personnel from Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center and Franklin County elected officials and law enforcement personnel planted blue pinwheels last week on the Courthouse lawn.
Blue ribbons for abuse prevention
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- Published on Saturday, 21 April 2018 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Lake Country CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) placed two over-sized blue bows on the hand rails of the south entrance to the Franklin County Courthouse last Friday
Democrats elect state delegates
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- Published on Tuesday, 17 April 2018 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Franklin County Democratic Party conducted their county convention Saturday, March 24 and elected two delegates to attend the Texas Democratic Convention.
Certificates of obligation should fund remaining sewer line costs
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- Published on Friday, 20 April 2018 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Mount Vernon City Council is expected to issue $550,000 in certificates of obligation to complete Phase II of a sewer collection system, project at their Monday night, April 23 meeting.
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Work Zone Awareness Week calls for extra caution
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- Published on Monday, 16 April 2018 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
In recognition of National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 9-13, the Texas Department of Transportation reminds drivers that every day requires caution when driving through work zones.
Veracruz pleads guilty to murder
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- Published on Thursday, 19 April 2018 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
James Dale Veracruz pled guilty to murder before District Court Judge Eddie Northcutt last week and was sentenced to 38 years in prison.
Health, sanitation standards for food establishments adopted
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- Published on Monday, 16 April 2018 13:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Mount Vernon City Council unanimously approved the adoption of health and sanitation standards for food and food establishments at their meeting Monday night, April 9.
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