Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

A Mount Vernon High School student was reported to be in possession of a suspected controlled substance while riding a Mount Vernon ISD bus on the way to school Friday, February 22.

Tax appraisal district submits new budget

Details: Category: News; Published on Saturday, 23 February 2019 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Franklin County Appraisal District (FCAD) is submitting its 2019-2020 fiscal year budget to area tax collecting entities for approval.

Pair arrested near gas pumps of Pct. 4 barn

Details: Category: News; Published on Monday, 25 February 2019 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Two people were arrested after Deputy Steve Matus noticed a suspicious 1999 Mitsubishi Montero parked at the gas pumps at the Pct. 4 barn around 1 a.m. Thursday, February 14.

Workshop produces more agenda items

Details: Category: News; Published on Saturday, 23 February 2019 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

An afternoon workshop session last week for the Franklin County Commissioners Court produced several agenda items to be included on their next meeting set for 9 a.m. Monday, February 25.

Law enforcement applies for radio, Fleur unit grants

Details: Category: News; Published on Sunday, 24 February 2019 12:00; Written by Super User

Both the Franklin County Commissioners Court and City of Mount Vernon’s Council last week authorized local law enforcement to apply for new portable radio grants totaling over $15,385 and thermal imaging units totaling $11,905,

Safety of busy intersections within acceptable levels

Details: Category: News; Published on Friday, 22 February 2019 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The results from a speed study by the Texas Department of Transportation requested last summer were shared last week by the City of Mount Vernon with the state agency offering no changes in speed or traffic control at Dukes, Love’s and Tiger Boulevard.

NETCAC visits State Capitol

Details: Category: News; Published on Sunday, 24 February 2019 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Representatives from The Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center (NETCAC) met with Senators’ Bob Hall and Bryan Hughes, Representatives’ Cole Hefner, Dan Flynn, and Gary Van Deaver on their recent visit to the State Capitol.