Court approves payment of invoice at special meeting
The Rains County Commissioners Court met to approve the payment of an invoice from grant funds on Thursday, June 4, in the courtroom of the Rains County Courthouse. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Library reopens to the public
East Tawakoni Library begins to reopen for the public. The library is scheduled to open from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday and 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday as volunteers are available. […]
Rains advances three teams to state tournament
Three teams from the Rains High School fishing team advanced to state from the Texas High School Bass Association (THSBA) East/Northeast Regional tournament on Lake Tawakoni last weekend. […]
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. […]
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. […]