Poppin’ good time coming to Heritage Park on July 4th
The Women’s Service Club of Emory will present Poppers in the Park on Monday, July 4, at the Heritage Park. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Commissioners deny final plat request from Retreat at Anglers Point
The Rains County Commissioners Court met for a regular meeting on Thursday, June 23, to discuss subdivisions, update filing fees and open bids. […]
Honoring a hero
Descendants of Buffalo Soldier Johnie L. Toliver stand with a wreath at the Rains County Veterans Memorial during the dedication of a paver to the veteran on Saturday, June 18. Following the parade through downtown, the ceremony was part of the Juneteenth Celebration in Rains County. […]
Water outages, construction discussed
The City Council of East Tawakoni discussed utility construction within the city and accepted the resignation of a council member during the regular meeting on Tuesday, June 21. […]
Board considers brush truck options, financial outlook
The Rains County Emergency Service District board held a regular meeting on Monday, June 20, to consider options for a brush truck for the Point VFD and look over preliminary totals and proposed budget of the Rains County Appraisal District. […]
Court approves subdivision policy, Hazard mitigation plan
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, June 9, to adopt the new subdivision policy and move forward with the Hazard Mitigation plan for Rains County. […]
Trustees hear parents’ concerns at packed meeting
In a packed room, the Rains ISD Board of Trustees discussed the concerns of parents about the district and dress code for students during the regular meeting on Monday, June 13. […]
Hot fun in the summer time
Mathew Benson and Mason Sherrin enjoying the bucket full of water to cool them off at the splash pad in Sandy Creek Park on Wednesday, June 8. Mason is the son of Chad and Rachael Sherrin. […]
Sales tax revenues remain up in April
Rains County, Emory, Point and East Tawakoni saw increases in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in June compared to 2021. […]
Honoring veterans with a weekend of music, food, fun
The Prairie Grove Missionary Baptist Church invites everyone to honor our Rains County veterans during the second annual Juneteenth celebration on June 17-19. […]