It’s Official!
Rains County re-administered of the oath of office to Brent Hilliard on Monday, July 14, officially making him Rains County Judge. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Saturday, in the park!
Rains County celebrated Independence Day on Saturday, July 5, at Heritage Park in Emory. […]
Franklin sentenced on DWI charge, trial date set for other charges
Rains County Justice of the Peace Jenkins Franklin was sentenced for his driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge and had trial dates set on four other charges when he appeared in a Rains County court on Friday, June 27. […]
County Judge Linda Wallace indicted on felony charge
Rains County Judge Linda Wallace was indicted by a grand jury on Monday, June 30, on one count of tampering with a witness, a third-degree felony. […]
Poppers in the Park set for Saturday
The Women’s Service Club will host the 11th Annual Poppers in the Park on Saturday, July 5, in the Heritage Park at 805 W. Lennon Dr. […]
Commissioners court to replace A/C units, remodel for office space in the Hill building
The Rains County Commissioners Court replaced air conditioning units at Rains County buildings, authorized construction of a new constables office in the Hill building and set a timeline for appointing a new Rains County Judge during the regular meeting on Thursday, June 26. […]
Healthcare benefits, personnel focus of special meeting
The Rains County Commissioners Court took action on health care benefits for county employees and appointed a new Tax Assessor/Collector for Rains County during a special meeting on Wednesday, June 18. […]
Council recognizes employees, discusses subdivision water meter
The City Council of East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 17, to show appreciation to city employees, purchase a new meter and set dates for workshops. […]
Council members approve agreements for and with Emory Development Corp.
The Emory City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 10, to approve agreements and update bank signatory for the city. […]
Rains County Commissioners work through packed agenda in regular meeting
The Rains County Commissioners approved upgrades for security and the jail, tasked Rains County Road and Bridge with projects, and heard updates on road projects on Hwy. 19 during the regular meeting on Thursday, June 12. […]