Emory, East Tawakoni, County show increase in sales tax during holidays
Local sales tax allocations for Rains County remained up as 2021 came to an end, and the cities of Emory and East Tawakoni continued to see growth during the holiday season. […]
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Board hears update on ambulance building, new tanker truck
The Rains County Emergency Service District heard updates on the ambulance building and the tanker truck for the Emory Volunteer Fire Department and approved the annual exemptions for historical properties in the county during the regular meeting on Monday, February 21. […]
Early voting continues through Friday, Election Day Tuesday
Early voting is underway in the March 1 Primary elections and 683 residents of Rains County have cast a ballot in the local, state and national contested party races. […]
Lady Cats open season hosting tournament, Wildcat season on deck
The Rains Lady Cat softball team opened the season by hosting a tournament and finished the weekend with two wins and two losses. […]
Trustees renew administration contracts, approve COVID bonuses
The Rains ISD Board of Trustee held a regular meeting on Monday, February 14, to consider contracts for administrators, approve purchase of vehicles for the district and disperse COVID funds in the district. […]
Court addresses illegal subdivision, hears electricity proposals
The Rains County Commissioners Court moved forward with action against parties involved in an unapproved subdivision in the county, heard proposals for electricity service for the county and approved the local Veterans Affairs office as an option for jury duty pay donation during the regular meeting on Thursday, February 10. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats seasons come to an end
The Rains Wildcat and Lady Cat basketball seasons came to an end on Tuesday night with losses. […]
With redistricting done, residents head to polls for March 1 primary
Early voting is set to begin on February 14 for the March 1 primary as the new districts for Texas House & Senate, State Board of Education and United States Congressional district go into effect. […]
Wildcats split week games, Lady Cats wrap up season, look to playoffs
The Rains Lady Cats wrap up regular season with win and look to playoffs. Rains Wildcats bounce back from 1-point loss with 12-point win. […]
Court amends policy; purchases truck for R&B
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, January 27, to amend the county’s COVID policy, purchase a vehicle and put up for auction other county vehicles and equipment. […]