Council grants variances, updates ordinances
The Point City Council granted variances for two properties in the city, discussed disposal of older city vehicles and updated ordinances during the regular meeting on Thursday, July 18. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Passing the torch
Hunter and Kate Potts celebrated becoming the new owners of Potts Feed with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 24. […]
Want a cookie?
Miss Rains County, Emily Northcutt, accepts a cookie from a member of Hunt County Veterans’ Honor Guard as she visits with veterans during the Lake County Neighbors Veterans Thank You luncheon on Tuesday, July 16, at the Lake Fork Baptist Church. […]
Major Hill encourages attendees to help guide next generation
Over 250 veterans, family members and friends enjoyed food and patriotic fun at the Veterans Thank You event at Lake Fork Baptist Church on Tuesday, July 16. […]
Request for coin operated machines denied, water tap fee increased
The City Council for East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 16, to discuss a request to have coin operated machines at a business, increase water tap fees and accept the donation from a fundraiser for the East Tawakoni Police department. […]
Commissioners follow meeting with town hall on intersection
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting before they recessed until the evening event with officials from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on Thursday, July 11. […]
Board updated on interagency communication, proposed budget
The Rains County Emergency Service District board heard updates on communication between county agencies and accepted proposed budgets during the regular meeting on Monday, July 15. […]
Summer Camp
Freshman Wildcats and Lady Cats compete in some half-court basketball during the Rains Basketball Camp for second through ninth graders held at Rains High School on July 8 – 11. […]
Yearly, monthly sales tax returns remain down for cities and county
Rains County and all municipalities continue to see decreases in sales tax revenue compared to last year according to the new numbers released by the Texas Comptroller’s office on Wednesday, July 10. […]
Council adopts county hazard mitigation plan
The Emory City Council adopted the Rains County Hazard Mitigation Plan, reviewed budgets and heard monthly reports during the regular meeting on Tuesday, July 9. […]