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Sweeping changes proposed in Monday workshop session
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 June 2015 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Sweeping changes from re-purposing county buildings to dissolving the sports complex board of directors were proposed in a normally mundane workshop session of the Franklin County Commissioners Court
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Ferrell to have expanded duties
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- Published on Monday, 29 June 2015 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Darrek Ferrell is the first dual role leader for the City of Mount Vernon. He will not only be the chief executive officer of the city, but will also perform the duties as executive director for the
June is fireworks eye safety month
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- Published on Monday, 22 June 2015 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
June is Fireworks Eye Safety Awareness Month, and July 4 is just around the corner. Consumers can avoid injury by leaving fireworks to the professionals. Children are the most common victims of firework accidents,
Ferrells to be greeted with reception
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- Published on Thursday, 25 June 2015 15:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Darrek Ferrell and his wife, Lindsay, will be welcomed to the community at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, June 26 at the City Hall’s Council Chambers in downtown Mount Vernon.
Operation costs rising for county
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- Published on Wednesday, 17 June 2015 18:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The county commissioners and judge expressed concerns as income from various revenues has fallen, and operating costs continue to increase for Franklin County.
Report of alligator sighting debunked
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- Published on Thursday, 25 June 2015 09:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
A Facebook post falsely reporting the local sighting of an alligator over the weekend spurred a flurry of phone calls and a text to the offices of the Franklin County Water District (FCWD) Monday.
NETO forensic audit delivered
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- Published on Wednesday, 17 June 2015 15:37
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Forensic auditor Neil Phillips walked members of the NETO board step by step through his firm’s report for financial activities through Sept. 30, 2014 during a meeting on Wednesday, June 10.
Logan resigns from NETO
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- Published on Wednesday, 24 June 2015 20:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Beverly Logan confirmed Tuesday that she had submitted a letter of resignation as executive director at the financially troubled Northeast Texas Opportunities, Inc.,
Guaranty Bank named Texas Treasure Business
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- Published on Sunday, 14 June 2015 11:00
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
Guaranty Bank and Trust (GBT) received the Texas Treasure Business award from the Texas Historic Commission last week. The award recognizes businesses that have provided employment opportunities
