The City of Mount Vernon, Administrative and Non-Emergency Offices will be closed, Monday, September 07, 2026 for Labor Day
Hey, hey...We're Hiring. Check out the Job Openings page for Details!
https://www.cityofmountvernontexas.com/o/mt-vernon/page/job-openings
https://www.cityofmountvernontexas.com/o/mt-vernon/page/job-openings
This Week City Hall will be Closed From 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Monday through Thursday.
Apologies for any Inconvenience.
Please use the drop box for any payments.
Apologies for any Inconvenience.
Please use the drop box for any payments.
The City is now accepting applications for qualified candidates for Utility Billing Clerk.
See the Job Openings page for details. https://www.cityofmountvernontexas.com/.../page/job-openings
City of Mount Vernon Administrative and Non-Emergency Offices will be Closed on Friday, July 03, 2026 in observance of Independence Day.
From July 1, 2026, through July 5, 2026, you may notice an increased law enforcement presence on roadways throughout the City of Mount Vernon.
Officers with the Mount Vernon Police Department will be participating in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), with an emphasis on promoting safe driving behaviors and enforcing traffic laws. Enforcement efforts will focus on violations that contribute to crashes and injuries, including speeding, seat belt compliance, impaired driving, and other hazardous traffic offenses.
Our goal is simple: to help keep our roadways safe and protect everyone traveling in our community during the busy holiday weekend.
We encourage everyone to:
• Obey posted speed limits.
• Buckle up—every trip, every time.
• Never drive impaired.
• Eliminate distractions while driving.
Thank you for doing your part to help keep Mount Vernon safe. Have a safe and enjoyable Independence Day weekend!
Mount Vernon Police Department
Officers with the Mount Vernon Police Department will be participating in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), with an emphasis on promoting safe driving behaviors and enforcing traffic laws. Enforcement efforts will focus on violations that contribute to crashes and injuries, including speeding, seat belt compliance, impaired driving, and other hazardous traffic offenses.
Our goal is simple: to help keep our roadways safe and protect everyone traveling in our community during the busy holiday weekend.
We encourage everyone to:
• Obey posted speed limits.
• Buckle up—every trip, every time.
• Never drive impaired.
• Eliminate distractions while driving.
Thank you for doing your part to help keep Mount Vernon safe. Have a safe and enjoyable Independence Day weekend!
Mount Vernon Police Department
City of Mount Vernon Administrative & Non-Emergency Offices will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth.
Red River County Office of Emergency Management, Severe Weather Briefing
Reminder - since we're all probably cleaning up limbs and storm debris this weekend; tomorrow, April 26, 2026 has been added to the Spring Clean Up schedule. Y'all stay safe out there.
Spring Clean Up 2026
There is a utility main break on Hwy 37 across from Park Lane. Please be aware of city staff in this area as they work to get it fixed as quickly as possible.
City of Mount Vernon Administrative & Non-Emergency offices will open at 10:00 am, Wednesday, January 28, 2026, dependent upon road conditions.
City of Mount Vernon Administrative and Non-emergency offices will be closed Tuesday, January, 27, 2026, dependent on road and weather conditions. As a reminder, for emergency utility shut-offs, please call 903-537-4539.
City of Mount Vernon Administrative and Non-Emergency offices will be closed, Monday, January 26, 2025. The City Council meeting scheduled for that day has also been cancelled. Public Works, PD and FD will be working diligently to keep utilities online and everyone safe. Please stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary.
ATTENTION: STORM SIREN TEST
Testing will occur this morning, Friday, October 17th, at approximately 10 AM on the Storm Siren located near the Interstate.
City wide clean up will begin 9/27/2025 thru 10/4/2025 at Maintenance Facility 925 Holbrook Street.
Closed on Sunday the 28th. Please bring a water bill to verify address.
Closed on Sunday the 28th. Please bring a water bill to verify address.
The City of Mount Vernon is Hiring! Come Join Our Team!
https://www.cityofmountvernontexas.com/o/mt-vernon/page/job-openings
NEED A CAR SEAT? KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS ONE? FREE CAR SEAT INSPECTIONS 4/22/2025 AT
MT VERNON FIRE DEPARTMENT AT 330 TX 37 S
Are you busy on April 12th?
Come and see us downtown at Little Creek Park. The Franklin County Historical Society museums will be open too!
