Bringing shade to the table
Emory city employees installed canopies over picnic tables in Sandy Creek Park on Wednesday, June 17. The materials used for the canopies were purchased with funds raised by Keep Emory Beautiful. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
City council receives update on water quality audit
The East Tawakoni City Council was updated on the water quality audit, heard committee reports and received public feedback regarding the chicken ordinance during the regular meeting on Tuesday, June 16, in the council chambers of city hall. […]
Board authorizes moving repeater off city tower
The Rains County Emergency Services District board approved the relocation of the Emory VFD repeater and heard monthly reports during the regular meeting on Monday, June 15. […]
Council considers variance for Poppers in the Park
The Emory City Council approved the annual variance to hold the fireworks display on July 4th, heard updates on city projects and approved members for the Emory Development Corporation board during the regular meeting on Tuesday, June 16. […]
June 23, 2020
Emory Rescinds Boil Water Notice; Blood Drive Held In Quitman, June 24; Amateur Radio Annual Field Day; Good Samaritan New Dates, Times; EBC Concrete and Cranes VBS In July; Junior High Band Auditions, July 13; Community Seeds Hot Lunches To Go; Community Seeds Distributes USDA Food Boxes; TJC Offers Student Orientation Options […]
New active case confirmed
Rains County Judge Wayne Wolfe released a statement on Friday, June 12, confirming that a new active case of COVID-19 had been confirmed in Rains County by the Northeast Texas Public Health District. […]
Trustees hear plan to generate $2.3 million with ratification election
The Board of Trustees of Rains ISD heard a presentation on generating an additional $2.3 million for the district, purchased new laptops and an RLA curriculum, and reduced the transfer fee for students during a three-hour, regular meeting on June 8. […]
Statewide allocations down while local allocations up
While the State of Texas saw an 11.7-percent decline in sales tax allocations statewide, Rains County and the cities of Emory, East Tawakoni and Point saw significant increases in percentage of money being returned in June from the Texas State Comptroller’s Office compared to last year. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats begin prep for new year of sports
As of Monday, June 8, Rains Wildcat and Lady Cat high school and junior high athletes have been allowed to proceed with Summer Strength/Conditioning Programs and Sports Specific Skill Instruction by the University Interscholastic League (UIL). […]
Council accepts bid for lawncare, tables other items
The Point City Council approved a bid to maintain city-owned lawns and tabled two items during the regular meeting on Tuesday, June 9. […]