Bobbye Nell Cheek Elkins
Bobbye Nell Cheek Elkins, 92, died on April 21, 2023. […]
Month: April 2023
John Williams Brooks Jr.
John Williams Brooks Jr., 73, died on April 21, 2023. […]
Children’s Sensory Garden calming staff and students at Rains Elementary
The new sensory garden at Rains Elementary is not only teaching students living examples of the five senses, but it also provides relaxation and mindfulness. […]
Early voting begins Monday
Early voting for the May 6 election will begin on Monday, April 24, in the elections office of the Rains County Courthouse Annex building. […]
City increases water rates, updated on FEC plans
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 18, to approve an increase in water rates, deny an accessory building permit and learn more about Farmers Electric Coop plans for Whispering Oaks. […]
Board sets aside money for future, hear updates
The Rains County Emergency Service District board set aside money for new vehicles for the county departments and heard updates from local departments during the regular meeting on Monday, April 17. […]
Commissioners court considers tax abatement for solar farm
The Rains County Commissioners held a regular meeting on Thursday, April 13, to consider tax abatement for a solar farm, update personnel policies and approve inter-local agreement with Rains ISD. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats avenge early season losses, eye district titles
The Rains Wildcats baseball team and Rains Lady Cats softball team avenged early season losses and kept open the possibility of District 12-3A titles. […]
Women’s Service Club April report
On April, 10, 2023, the WSC met for their regular meeting at Country Flowers and Gifts. […]
A Country Girl day
When David and I moved to Emory in February of 2011, I was about as much of a city slicker as a girl could be. […]