No to speed bumps; like on Facebook
The Emory City Council met in regular session Tuesday night, November 19, in the council chambers of Emory City Hall. Speed bumps, a variance, lease renewal and Facebook were among the topics discussed. […]
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Council tables chickens for Thanksgiving
The color of the water tower, reports and a decision on chickens highlighted the regular meeting of the East Tawakoni City Council held on Tuesday, November 19. […]
Budget adjustments highlight meeting
The Rains County Emergency Services District heard a presentation on additional insurance, combined line items in the budget and heard monthly reports during the regular meeting on Monday, November 18. […]
6th annual Lions Club Thanksgiving Tip-off Tournament underway at Rains ISD
The Emory Lions Club is hosting the sixth annual Thanksgiving Tip-off Tournament on November 25-26 at the Rains High School gym.
This year, the tournament will feature only girls teams as most boys teams are still competing in the football playoffs. […]
Trustees approve District of Innovation committee
The Board of Trustees of Rains ISD discussed becoming a “District of Innovation,” air conditioning for the high school gym, waiver for an Ag show project, the annual audit and more during the regular meeting on Monday, November 11. […]
Filing for primary election underway
Four incumbents have already filed to run for re-election in the Republican Primary on “Super Tuesday” in March. […]
Council denies variance; police to join task force
The Point City Council upheld a city ordinance, heard presentations from internet providers and agreed to be part of a mutual aid task force during the regular meeting on Tuesday, November 12. […]
Court proclaims November Veterans Appreciation Month
At the regular meeting of the Rains County Commissioners Court on Thursday, November 14, commissioners dealt with surplus equipment, approved plats, canvassed votes, heard reports and proclaimed November to be Veteran’s Appreciation Month. […]
Wildcats season ends with loss to Trojans in bi-district playoff
The 2019 season for the Rains Wildcats ended in the bi-district round of the playoffs on Friday night, November 15, in Mesquite with a 42-19 loss to the Dallas Madison Trojans. […]
County selected for broadband initiative
Connected Nation Texas discussed the “Connected Nation Broadband Initiative” during a special meeting of the Rains County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, November 5, in the county courtroom of the Rains County Courthouse. […]