Answering the call
Last week I wrote about the fact that normal life is beginning to call to all of us because social people cannot stay in isolation long. The call to community is too strong. […]
Year: 2020
June 2, 2020
Bonanza Seeking Repair Donations; Summer Reading Program Signups; LCN meets June 4; Lynch Cemetery, Second Work Day On June 6; Prospect Cemetery Association To Meet; Good Samaritans Opens June 13 […]
John Henry Griffith
John Henry Griffith, 67, of Point, died on May 31, 2020. […]
Lillian Hukill
Lillian Hukill died at her home in Lindale on May 28, 2020 […]
Board hears request to move radio repeater
The Rains County Emergency Services District board was informed of a possible move of radio equipment, looked at preliminary totals in preparation for the upcoming budget and heard monthly reports during the regular meeting on Monday, May 18. […]
Construction bid awarded, tax waiver considered
The Emory City Council awarded the bid for construction of new facilities for the city, considered waiving the hotel occupancy tax during the pandemic and looked over the audit of the city during the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, in the bay of the Emory Police Department. […]
Council approves new police vehicle purchase
The city council of East Tawakoni approved the purchase of a new police vehicle, discussed a new event coming to the city, and accepted the resignation of a councilman during the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, in city hall. […]
Court accepts grant funds, amends budget
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Thursday, May 21, to consider the Coronavirus Relief Fund Grant from the state of Texas, make line item transfers in the current county budget and consider the upcoming budget in a workshop. […]
New case of coronavirus reported in county
Rains County Judge Wayne Wolfe released a statement on Friday, May 22, confirming that a new active case of COVID-19 had been confirmed in Rains County. […]
Spring 2020 president’s and dean’s lists
Tyler Junior College has recognized 1,760 students named to the president’s and dean’s lists for their academic excellence during the spring semester. […]