Three new cases of COVID-19 reported in Rains County
Last week, Rains County officials received confirmation from the Northeast Texas (NET) Public Health District of three new cases of COVID-19 in Rains County. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Celebration postponed until 2021
The Rains County Chamber of Commerce and the Rains County Judge’s office announced in a joint statement on Monday, June 22, the postponement of the sesquicentennial celebration of Rains County until sometime in 2021. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
Court considers budgets, updates personnel policy
The Rains County Commissioners Court considered the Rains County Appraisal District budget, updated the personnel policy and passed a resolution concerning grants during the regular meeting on Thursday, June 11. […]