Council appoints board member, discussesChristmas tree
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 16, to appoint a member of the city’s tourism board and discuss the Christmas tree at the library. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Commissioners approve signing contract, subdivision plats
The Rains County Commissioners Court approved plats and a resolution to sign a contract for lawn care services during the short regular meeting on Thursday, December 11. […]
ESD, VFD celebrate new truck with push-in ceremony
The Emory Volunteer Fire Department, with help from the community, officially rolled the new ladder truck into its bay following the regular meeting of the Rains County Emergency Service District on Monday, December 16. […]
Pushing new truck into service
Future firefighters pushed Emory Volunteer Fire Department’s new ladder truck into service on Monday night, December 15 […]
Ladies win district opener,Wildcats look to end streak
The Rains Lady Cats opened District 12-3A with victory, while the Rains Wildcats search for a way out of slump. […]
Point will see a huge tax return in December
The City of Point saw an increase of over 350 percent in the amount of sales tax received during the month of October as reported by the office of Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock on Wednesday, December 10. […]
Case against Wallace dismissed by state
The case against Linda Wallace for tampering with a witness was dismissed by the 8th District Court in paperwork filed on December 5 at the District Clerk’s office. […]
From Dickens to tree lighting…
Saturday, December 6, featured a wide variety of activities throughout Rains County. Christmas Around the Park in Emory, a chili cook-off in East Tawakoni, a Christmas Parade and tree lightings. […]
Contested races for County Judge, JP, Commissioner seats
Rains County will see contested races for Rains County Judge, Justice of the Peace and seats on the Rains County Commissioners Court in the primary elections scheduled for March 3. […]
City Secretary walks out of meeting
The Point City Secretary walked out of the regular meeting of the Point City Council on Tuesday night, December 9. […]