Entities see increase for new year
Local sales tax allocations as we start the new year will see the City of Emory receiving just under $96,000 and Rains County getting back over $52,000 from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Court addresses salary adjustments; selects depository
The Rains County Commissioners Court selected a depository bank, made personnel adjustments, heard reports and more during the regular meeting on Thursday, January 9. […]
ESD Board considers lease; reviews external audit
The Rains County Emergency Services District (ESD) reviewed the annual external audit, considered leasing space on a city owned tower and heard reports during the regular meeting on Monday, December 16. […]
Council to allow chickens; increases police force
The East Tawakoni City Council made plans to revise the current city ordinance on chickens, reviewed the master plan for the city and approved the hire of an additional officer on the city’s police department during the regular meeting on Tuesday, December 17. […]
Wrestling company makes Point its new home
The Southwest Wrestling Entertainment (SWE) announced on Monday, December 23, that the company had signed a broadcast deal with a Right Now TV, a national television network and designated the “Old Gin” in Point as the new permanent home for the company’s events. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats busy holiday break includes tournament and district play
The Rains Lady Cats repeated as tournament champions, but joined the Rains Wildcats in falling to Mineola in a return to district play last week. […]
Rollercoaster 2019 leads to 2020 vision
The rollercoaster ride that was 2019 has finally come to an end so it is time to take a look back at the hills and valleys of another eventful year in Rains County. […]
Mid-winter bald eagle count this weekend
The annual mid-winter bald eagle count of Lake Fork will take place on Saturday and Sunday, January 11-12. The public is invited to meet at the Oak Ridge Marina Cafe each morning of the event at 7:00 a.m. to get instructions. […]
Court all business in short meeting
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a shortened regular meeting on Thursday, December 26, to hear the ESD audit, approve a final plat and issue a bond. […]
All-District team populated with plenty of Wildcats
Thirteen Rains Wildcat football players were chosen for the first team of the 2019 5-3A All District team. […]