Sesquicentennial celebration has new dates
The Sesquicentennial Founder’s Day committee announced that the celebration of Rains County’s 150th birthday has been rescheduled for August 6-9. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Subdivision policy, environmental complaint tops meeting
The Rains County Commissioners Court held the second regular meeting of the month on Thursday, May 28, to consider a new subdivision policy, a procedure for environmental complaints and a budget workshop. […]
Hats off to Class of 2020
Hats fly as the Rains High School Class of 2020 celebrated the completion of commencement exercises on Friday, May 29. […]
Board hears request to move radio repeater
The Rains County Emergency Services District board was informed of a possible move of radio equipment, looked at preliminary totals in preparation for the upcoming budget and heard monthly reports during the regular meeting on Monday, May 18. […]
Construction bid awarded, tax waiver considered
The Emory City Council awarded the bid for construction of new facilities for the city, considered waiving the hotel occupancy tax during the pandemic and looked over the audit of the city during the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, in the bay of the Emory Police Department. […]
Council approves new police vehicle purchase
The city council of East Tawakoni approved the purchase of a new police vehicle, discussed a new event coming to the city, and accepted the resignation of a councilman during the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, in city hall. […]
Court accepts grant funds, amends budget
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Thursday, May 21, to consider the Coronavirus Relief Fund Grant from the state of Texas, make line item transfers in the current county budget and consider the upcoming budget in a workshop. […]
New case of coronavirus reported in county
Rains County Judge Wayne Wolfe released a statement on Friday, May 22, confirming that a new active case of COVID-19 had been confirmed in Rains County. […]
Council appoints new member; hears police update
The City Council of Point filled a vacant seat on the council and questioned the chief of police concerning recent activity in the city at the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 12, in the meeting room of the Point City Hall. […]
Board approves 2020-21 school calendar
Rains ISD board members approved the school calendar for 2020-2021, learned of the plans for the senior graduation ceremony and heard the current financial status due to COVID-19 during the regular meeting on Monday, May 11. […]