Franklin
Politics
Parts of Highway 79 in Robertson County shut down
HEARNE, Robertson County — The Robertson County Sheriff's Office has reported that part of Highway 79 near Hearne is currently shut down. According to the sheriff's office, Highway 79 from the split to Harless Lane and Old Franklin Highway is currently shut down. The area will be shut down for an extended period of time, as of an update at 1:14 p.m.
Judge Northcutt Announces Bid For Re-Election
SULPHUR SPRINGS—October 3, 2023— 8th Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt has announced his intention to seek re-election to the post. Northcutt was initially elected in 2012 and was re- elected without opposition to the next two terms in 2016 and 2020. A Republican, Northcutt will once again seek the nomination of his party in the March, 2024 primary. Northcutt stated, “It was my intention to serve four terms if chosen by the voters. If re-elected, this next term will be my fourth and final term.”
Jackrabbit Lane to close for roughly three weeks for bridge construction in Robertson County
ROBERTSON COUNTY, Texas — Jackrabbit Lane, about one mile North of OSR in Robertson County, will close for roughly three weeks for a bridge to be constructed. The closure will begin on Monday, Oct. 16. Detour signs will be in place, according to the Robertson County Sheriff's Office. We...
Calvert's Historic School Building's Future Up for Discussion
On Tuesday, a board meeting was held by the Calvert Independent School District. The topic was the future of their historic school building, which was recently vacated. For over a century, this structure, still sound despite its age, served many generations of Calvert students.
Robertson County's East Old San Antonio Road Reopens Following 41-Acre Wildfire Containment
Multiple fire agencies have successfully enclosed a 41-acre wildfire in Robertson County, reopening the temporarily closed east Old San Antonio Road (OSR) at south FM 46. This critical road had been closed due to the fire, leading to substantial traffic issues.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.