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. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
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. […]
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. […]
Recognized for 43 years of service
The Rains County Commissioners Court honored retired Rains County Tax Assessor/Collector Sheila Floyd with the gift of a clock to show the county’s appreciation for her 43 years of service to Rains County. […]
ESD board holds regular meeting Monday
The Rains County Emergency Service District board discussed the tower contract and budgets during the regular meeting on Monday, June 16. […]
Point City Council accepts Mayor Briggs’ resignation
The Point City Council accepted the resignation of Mayor Dustin Briggs during a special meeting presided over by Mayor-Protem Tammy Hooten on Monday, June 16. […]
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. […]
County, cities see increase in tax returns
Rains County and all cities saw a marked increase in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in June compared to 2024. […]
Elected officials, water top discussions
The Point City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 10, to discuss concerns with the mayor, elected officials and water infrastructure. […]
Trustees discuss another TRE, hear updates
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees ordered an efficiency audit to prepare for a potential tax rate election, reviewed the proposed budget of the Rains County Appraisal District and heard updates on the district and legislature during the regular meeting on Monday, June 9. […]