Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

In person early voting for the General Election continues from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, November 2. Election day voting is set for Tuesday, November 6.

Huizinga hired as city’s lead for economic development

Details: Category: News; Published on Thursday, 25 October 2018 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Cole Robert Huizinga was hired as the executive director of the Mount Vernon Economic Development Corporation following an executive session of the corporation’s board of directors Wednesday, October 17.

Kaybro Technologies three year agreement approved

Details: Category: News; Published on Sunday, 28 October 2018 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

A three-year renewable agreement for computer services for all county offices beginning January 1, 2019 was approved by the Franklin County Commissioners Court Monday at a cost of $154,000 over the term of the contract.

County clean-up extended thru weekend

Details: Category: News; Published on Thursday, 25 October 2018 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Franklin County Commissioners have extended their Fall clean-up with free disposal of refuse through this coming weekend due to frequent rain in the area causing lower than usual refuse receipts.

Judge Lee corrects social media missinformation

Details: Category: News; Published on Saturday, 27 October 2018 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Franklin County Judge Scott Lee, in a recent meeting, corrected what he referred to as rumors which had begun by people on local social media.

Jail passes inspection with no deficiencies

Details: Category: News; Published on Sunday, 21 October 2018 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Franklin County Jail passed its 2018 inspection by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) without a single deficiency. The latest inspection was Thursday, September 27.

Early voting underway for General Election

Details: Category: News; Published on Friday, 26 October 2018 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

In person early voting for the General Election began Monday and will continue weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, November 2.

Early voting begins Monday

Details: Category: News; Published on Sunday, 21 October 2018 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The 10 day period for early voting by personal appearance in the November General Election begins Monday, October 22 and continues through Friday, November 2.