Council discusses tower lease, approves food pantry
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 15, to hear an update on leasing tower space and consider hosting a Little Pantry in the city. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Emory, Rains County see continued increase in sales tax allotments
Rains County and the City of Emory had an increase in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in June compared to last year. […]
Board approves incentives for three local businesses
The board of the City of Emory Economic Development Corporation (EDC) held public hearings and approved incentive agreements for a new pharmacy, as well as the relocations of a used tire center and a local restaurant during the regular meeting on Wednesday, June 9. […]
Tax abatement, sewer installation approved by commissioners
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, June 10, to consider accepting a tax abatement, approving a site sewage installation and hearing updates on grants. […]
Fallon speaks at Convention of States rally
U.S. Congressman Pat Fallon spoke at the Convention of States Rally held on Saturday, June 12, at Marshall’s BBQ in Emory. […]
Lady Cat Day proclaimed in Emory
Upon returning home, Lady Cat head coach Scott Delozier read a proclamation to his team proclaiming June 4, 2021, Lady Cat Day in Emory. […]
Lady Cats capture back-to-back state titles with victories over Bishop, Diboll
The Rains Lady Cat softball team repeated as the UIL Class 3A Softball State Champions with wins over the Bishop Lady Badgers and the Diboll Lady Jacks in Austin on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 2-3. […]
Lady Cats return to Austin to defend title
The Rains Lady Cats took advantage of errors made by the Grandview Lady Zebras to sweep the Region 2-3A championship series and return to the state tournament in Austin. […]
Property values, RCAD addressed
The Rains County Commissioners Court failed to approve the Rains County Appraisal District’s (RCAD) proposed budget, heard concerns regarding property taxes in the county and considered plats during the regular meeting on Thursday, May 27. […]
Take a stroll
Rains High School seniors Katie Thurman (left) and Brandon Bacon lead their classmates through the hallways of Rains Elementary School.The Rains seniors strolled the hallways as part of the Senior Walk held Thursday morning, May 20. […]