Council approves permits, updated on water tower
The City Council of East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 21, to approve oversized building permits, combine lots and give an update on the water tower. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Board receives check, won’t tax vehicles
The Rains County Emergency Service District received a check from the Emory Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), considered taxing vehicles and discussed firemen pay during the regular meeting on Monday, March 20. […]
Point sales tax revenue remains up, others decline
The City of Point saw a 10-percent increase, while Rains County, Emory and East Tawakoni saw declines in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in March compared to last year. […]
Council designates James Woodson Day for the city
The City Council of the City of Point held a regular meeting on Thursday, March 9, to divide two properties, welcome new businesses and proclaim James Woodson Day. […]
Court updates policies, extends disaster declaration
The Rains County Commissioners Court addressed the current local disaster declaration for the county, updated the policy and procedures for the Rains County Sheriff and passed a resolution during the regular meeting on Thursday, March 9. […]
Lady Cats shut out district teams
The Rains Lady Cats softball team continues to roll through District 12-3A with two more shutout victories. […]
Wildcats complete weekend tournament, open district with win
The Rains Wildcats baseball team hosted games for the Canton tournament and opened district with a win over Commerce. […]
Three candidates file for special election in Emory
Three candidates have filed for the May 6 special election to fill the empty seat on the Emory City Council before the deadline on Monday, March 6. […]
Trustees consider finances, policy updates
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday, March 6, to hear a report on school finances, update the cheerleader constitution and revise district policies. […]
District expected to lose a million dollars in funding
Assistant Superintendent of Finance Jeff Fisher informed the Rains ISD Board of Trustees that the district would be losing about a million dollars in state funding during the meeting on Monday, March 6. […]