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Citizens show interest in container depot project
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- Published on Saturday, 29 August 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Citizens attended special public hearings to asked questions about the container depot project proposed by Franklin County Commissioners Court this week.
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No zoning change, staff matters conducted in open session
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- Published on Friday, 28 August 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
A request for a zoning change died for lack of a motion, and an agenda executive session was conducted in an open meeting by staff request.
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Franklin CAD appraisers begin field work
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- Published on Tuesday, 25 August 2020 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Franklin County Appraisal District field staff has begun its field appraisal work in parts of the county for the 2021 tax year.
Budget amended to fund EDC, tax rate proposed
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- Published on Thursday, 27 August 2020 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Franklin County Commissioners Court formally proposed a “no new revenue” tax rate and amended the current year’s budget to fund the start-up costs for the newly established Franklin County Economic Development Corporation on Monday, Aug. 24.
Man arrested and charged with assaulting elderly person
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- Published on Tuesday, 25 August 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Law enforcement officers responded to a disturbance in the 300 block of the Southeast Access Rd. around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 16.
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NETEX Budget Hearing Today
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- Published on Thursday, 27 August 2020 12:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The North East Texas Rural Rail Transportation District will conduct a public hearing on its 2020-21 Annual Budget at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27.
City prepares to help with health building, Sachse upset
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- Published on Monday, 24 August 2020 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Mount Vernon Economic Development Corporation is preparing to help the county with the public health building,
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Public Hearing
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- Published on Wednesday, 26 August 2020 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Judge Scott Lee speaks during a public hearing on the Franklin County Container Depot on Saturday, August 22. The commissioners shared details about the depot with approximately 25 people during the meeting. See the August 27 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald for more information.
Power pole replacement
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- Published on Monday, 24 August 2020 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Wood County Electric personnel replace a power pole in front of the Law Enforcement Center on Friday, August 14.
