Fourth Fridays in Hearne
A crowd gathers during Hearne’s annual Hometown Festival, an event that highlights the community spirit city leaders hope to carry into the new Downtown Hearne 4th Fridays series launching this month.
Roy McCoy roy@robconews.com Robertson County News HEARNE — The City of Hearne, in partnership with the Hearne Chamber of Commerce, is preparing to launch a new monthly event aimed at bringing renewed activity and community engagement to the downtown area. “Downtown Hearne 4th Fridays” will kick off this week, with the first event scheduled for Friday, March 27. The event will take place on the fourth Friday of each month moving forward, and will be held along Fourth Street - where portions of the roadway at Cedar and Magnolia will be barricaded to provide a safe, pedestrian-friendly environment. The event is designed to create a welcoming space for residents, visitors, and local businesses while encouraging economic activity and community connection. Each gathering will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will feature a variety of vendors and participants. Vendor spaces will be offered at no cost and are open to craft vendors, food vendors, local businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The goal is to give participants an opportunity to showcase their products, services, and talents while drawing more foot traffic to the downtown area. The deadline to sign up for the first event is Thursday, March 26. After the kickoff event, vendor registration deadlines will move to the Monday of each event week. City officials and Chamber representatives hope the event will grow into a regular tradition that highlights local pride and supports Hearne’s small business community. Those interested in participating as a vendor or seeking additional information can contact the Hearne Chamber of Commerce at 979-595-8150 or by email at hearnechamberofcommerce@gmail.com.
Franklin gears up for Easter
Roy McCoy roy@robconews.com Robertson County News FRANKLIN — With Easter right around the corner, Franklin residents will have more than one way to celebrate this year, as a community egg hunt and a unique cheer fundraiser bring added excitement to the season. Families looking for a hassle-free Easter morning can take advantage of the Franklin High School cheerleaders’ “Egg My Yard” fundraiser. Through the program, cheerleaders will deliver and hide pre-filled Easter eggs in yards, creating a ready-to-go surprise for children. Several package options are available, including 20 eggs for $35, 30 eggs for $45, 40 eggs for $55 and 50 eggs for $65. Spots are limited and encourage early sign-ups ahead of the March 27 deadline. All pro ceeds from the fundraiser will go toward supporting the Franklin High School cheer program. You can sign up at forms.gle/2Zs64r4boQNFj6yS9. In addition to the fundraiser, the community is invited to attend a community-wide Easter egg hunt on Friday, April 3, at the Franklin Nursing Home, located at 700 Hearne St. The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. and is expected to draw families from across the area. Along with the egg hunt, attendees can enjoy a variety of activities including music, food, a cake walk and face painting, creating a festive atmosphere for all ages. Together, the events offer both convenience and community spirit, giving residents multiple ways to celebrate Easter while supporting local students and bringing families together.
