News
FRANKLIN - According to the Robertson County DA, Coty Siegert, Cody Tepera, 31 of Franklin has accepted a plea bargain agreement for his role in the 2018 shooting death of Melvin Jones, Jr.
By Dennis Phillips
FRANKLIN - As the 2020-2021 school year is winding down to an end, there are many dates you need to keep in mind, not only as senior parents but all grades.
By Dennis Phillips
FRANKLIN - The annual American Legion rummage sale is scheduled for April 9-10 from 8-2 each day. We are starting to collect donations of furniture, tools, toys, and other household items.
By Skip Jones
Columns & Opinions
The latest report on child maltreatment fatalities and near fatalities, compiled by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, indicates 251 children in Texas died in fiscal year 2020
By Capitol Highlights
As a citizen, most don’t consider what the pandemic has done to our court system, jail, and inmate population.
By Then Again, I Could Be Wrong.
A Texas Senate committee on Friday passed an elections bill that would tighten the state’s voting rules by limiting extended early voting hours, requiring proof of disability to qualify for mail-in
By Capitol Highlights
Sports
It is not a new thing, but it is very new to Hearne, in fact, so new the first tournament is scheduled for early March 2021.
By Dennis Phillips
The Franklin Lions made their second state championship appearance in six years last Thursday in AT&T Stadium where they fell 35- 34 to the Canadian Wildcats in an instant classic.
By Mike “duba” Brewer
Once upon a time, the Franklin Lion football team lost their season opener, had to cancel their annual rivalry game against Hearne due to a COVID-19 outbreak, then dropped to 0-2 with a loss agains
By Mike “duba” Brewer
Franklin Advocate
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