Franklin County Chamber of Commerce

06/12/2026

🦙☔ Y’all come on!

The Petting Zoo is STILL happening on the Plaza until 12 PM! Miss Mount Vernon, Kember Cunningham, braved the rain this morning and made a new friend named Dak. 🦙👑💜

There’s no lightning, the animals are here, the kids are having fun, and there’s still time to make it downtown!

📍 Downtown Mount Vernon Plaza.
⏰ Until Noon

A huge thank you to the Franklin County Library for continuing this fun Summer Reading Program tradition rain or shine! 📚🫶🏻

P.S. Dak the llama was definitely ready for his photo shoot this morning. 🤣📸🦙

And as a Cowboys fan, I feel obligated to point out that Dak showed up, even in the rain. 💙🏈😂

06/06/2026

Join us SATURDAY JUNE 6TH 10AM

06/05/2026

"Small Town, Big Heart." ❤️ We couldn't agree more.
One of the best things about Mount Vernon TEXAS is the variety of locally owned shops and boutiques that make our community special. Chamber Member BC Floral & Gifts/ Bloomin' Crazy Floral -Gifts -Events is just one of many places where you can find unique gifts, home décor, and treasures waiting to be discovered.
Shopping local really does make a difference. 🛍️❤️

06/03/2026

📣 Community Notice

Missing a photo ID after voting? Please see the information below from the Franklin County Elections Office and help us spread the word. 🫶🏻

06/02/2026

Your Mount Vernon TEXAS 3A OAP State Champions are @ the The Bull Pen Grill tonight from 5:30–8:00 PM serving YOU!

Come grab dinner, meet these incredible students, & help them earn the State Rings they worked so hard for. 💜

All donations go toward purchasing the rings they earned the right to wear.

06/02/2026

👑 The countdown begins!

Save the date for the 58th Annual Miss Mount Vernon Texas Scholarship Pageant.

More information coming soon! We can’t wait to share this year’s details and will let everyone know as soon as registration packets are ready for pickup. 💜

06/01/2026

💜 The June 2026 Franklin County Chamber Newsletter is here!

Inside this month's edition you'll find upcoming events, new Chamber members, community updates, local business news, and more happening throughout Franklin County.

📬 Click the newsletter preview below to read the full edition.

Mark your calendar for June 6, serving from 7:00 - 9:00 AMEveryone is welcome. Donations are appreciated.Masonic Lodge Hall • 219 I-30 South Access Road, Mount Vernon, TX 75457

05/26/2026

Today we had the honor of gathering at the Franklin County Historical Association for the unveiling of the new “Franklin County Serves” exhibit honoring the men and women of Franklin County who answered the call to serve our country. 🇺🇸

Featuring artifacts, uniforms, memorabilia, and historical displays from the WWII, Korea, and Vietnam eras, the exhibit serves as a powerful reminder that history lives through the stories preserved and shared by generations of our community.

Guests also had the opportunity to view the 32-page 1943 Service Men’s Edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald and hear the reading of a 1945 American Legion document honoring Franklin County veterans.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped honor the legacy of those who served. ❤️

Special thanks to the Franklin County Historical Association and American Legion 243 for preserving and sharing these important pieces of Franklin County history.

✂️ Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Reception