Sign-up underway for Point council
The City of Point announced that sign-up is under way for a place on the ballot for the election of Place 1 and Place 3 on the Point City Council. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Commissioners court sets proposed budget, updated on tax abatements
The Rains County Commissioners Court adjusted and adopted a proposed budget for 2024/2025, considered tax abatements for two projects and considered updates to the contract with the local driver license office of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) in meetings last week. […]
James E. Davidson Jr.
James E. Davidson Jr., 50, of Emory, died on July 29, 2024. […]
Commissioners begin budget planning with workshop
The Rains County Commissioners Court held several budget workshops to discuss the budget requests of county department heads and to determine a proposed budget for the county. […]
Council to discuss city administrator
The Emory City Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, July 25, at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers of Emory City Hall to consider termination of Emory City Administrator Angie Allen. […]
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. […]
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. […]