SRA grandfathers housing made illegal by rule changes
The Board of Directors for Sabine River Authority (SRA) extended proposed grandfather deadlines by 20 years during the regular meeting on Thursday, December 12. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Emory City Council hires new city administrator
The Emory City Council met in regular session Tuesday evening, December 10, in the council chamber at Emory City Hall. […]
Council updated on code enforcement, tables some items
The City Council of East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 17, to hear updates on code enforcement for the city and discuss city business. […]
Lady Cats notch another win, Wildcats ready to start district
The Rains Lady Cats roll to another District 12-3A win, while the Rains Wildcats take their bumps and bruises in preparation for district play this week. […]
Board sets aside funds for ladder truck, replace totaled truck
The Rains County Emergency Service District (ESD) board ordered a replacement vehicle for a totaled brush truck and set aside more money for a new ladder truck during the regular meeting on Monday, December 16. […]
Wildcats capture Celeste title, Lady Cats roll in district opener
The Rains Lady Cats bounced back from their tournament loss to start District 12-3A with a win, while the Rains Wildcats had the night off after hoisting the championship trophy from the Celeste Invitational Tournament. […]
Board authorizes construction of new tennis courts, accepts donation
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees approved the construction of new tennis courts for the district and accepted funds from the Education Foundation of Rains Independent School District during the regular meeting on Monday, December 9. […]
Sheriff’s office awarded grant to upgrade radio system
The East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) announced on Tuesday, December 10, that Rains County would be the recipient of a grant to upgrade the radio system of the Rains County Sheriff’s office. […]
Parading through the streets
Residents paraded through the streets of East Tawakoni Saturday morning, December 7, to kick off Christmas festivities throughout Rains County. […]
RISD accepts big check
Nathaniel Hooten, Brandon Roberts and Megan Lawrence of the Education Foundation of Rains ISD present a donation of $44,743.22 to Rains ISD Board of Trustees President Philip Alexander. […]