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Industrial Foundation meeting
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- Published on Monday, 20 July 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Members of the Franklin County Industrial Foundation listen as Judge Scott Lee provides an update on County activities on Friday, July 10.
Officers successfully capture suspect after foot chase
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- Published on Sunday, 19 July 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office personnel responded to a disturbance on Doss Lane around 3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 10.
Read more: Officers successfully capture suspect after foot chase
Franklin County currently exempt from mandatory mask order
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- Published on Monday, 13 July 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
With COVID-19 cases growing by more than 20,000 people during each of the past two weeks across Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Thursday, July 2 requiring all Texans to wear a face covering in public spaces.
Read more: Franklin County currently exempt from mandatory mask order
County to get Transportation Infrastructure Fund grant
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- Published on Friday, 17 July 2020 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Franklin County was awarded $208,904 from the State’s County Transportation Infrastructure Fund to be used for road and bridge improvements primarily in areas where oil and gas exploration and/or transport cause excess road wear.
Read more: County to get Transportation Infrastructure Fund grant
Disturbances, assaults, top Independence week reports
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- Published on Saturday, 11 July 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Disturbances, assaults, and public intoxication were plentiful during the past week in Franklin County. Many instances were reported during Independence Day celebrations, both at Lake Cypress Springs and private residences.
Read more: Disturbances, assaults, top Independence week reports
District approves termination, operation agreements
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- Published on Thursday, 16 July 2020 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The termination agreement with Blacklands Railroad and new operating agreement with Northeast Texas Connector, LLC were approved unanimously by members of the Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation Board
Read more: District approves termination, operation agreements
Early vote ends Friday, election day Tuesday July 14
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- Published on Friday, 10 July 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Election day in the Runoff Primary Election will be Tuesday, July 14, with early voting in the election continuing through Friday, July 10
Read more: Early vote ends Friday, election day Tuesday July 14
First COVID-19 death reported in Franklin County
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- Published on Thursday, 16 July 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The first COVID-19 related in Franklin County was reported Thursday, July 9. The victim was admitted to an unnamed hospital to be treated for other health issues.
EDC Board to meet tonight July 9
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- Published on Thursday, 09 July 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Mount Vernon Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors will meet today, July 9, to elect officers, approve amending the business recovery grant requirements, and discuss other matters.
