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Healthcare benefits, personnel focus of special meeting
The Rains County Commissioners Court took action on health care benefits for county employees and appointed a new Tax Assessor/Collector for Rains County during a special meeting on Wednesday, June 18. […]
Chamber votes to disband amid lack of support
After years of serving the local business community, the Rains County Chamber of Commerce has officially voted to disband due to a sustained lack of support and volunteer involvement from area businesses, residents and local government entities. […]
Council recognizes employees, discusses subdivision water meter
The City Council of East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 17, to show appreciation to city employees, purchase a new meter and set dates for workshops. […]
Breaking ground
Emory Baptist Church held a ground-breaking ceremony Sunday, June 22, to commemorate construction of a Family Life Center. […]
Cpl. Javier Chaparro is code enforcement officer for Point
Cpl. Javier Chaparro has been with the Point Police Department for 15 months and his current assignment is with Code Enforcement and Traffic. […]
Council members approve agreements for and with Emory Development Corp.
The Emory City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 10, to approve agreements and update bank signatory for the city. […]
Ham radio operators onthe air for nationwide event June 28-29
Amateur (Ham) radio operators from the Rains Amateur Radio Association will participate in a national amateur radio exercise from Saturday at 1:00 p.m. until on Sunday, at 1:00 p.m., June 28-29. […]
The Rolens – 25 Years in Emory
In March of 1998, a small group of believers began meeting together to worship, study God’s Word, and pray. […]
Saying Goodbye to a Friend
David and I met James and his wife Peggy sometime in the fall of 2000, shortly after we moved into the house next door to them in northwest Carrollton. […]
Rains County Commissioners work through packed agenda in regular meeting
The Rains County Commissioners approved upgrades for security and the jail, tasked Rains County Road and Bridge with projects, and heard updates on road projects on Hwy. 19 during the regular meeting on Thursday, June 12. […]