Council approves proposed budget, sets lower tax rate
The Emory City Council held a public hearing for a proposed tax abatement followed by a special meeting Tuesday evening, August 25. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Court considers tax rate, software, payroll deferment
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, August 27, to consider the effect of the tax rate for Rains County on the budget, heard a presentation of software for the Road & Bridge department and decided on the payroll deferment for county employees. […]
Lady Cats stay undefeated
The 10th ranked Rains Lady Cats varsity volleyball team continues to roll with a pair of home victories over Sunnyvale and Wills Point. […]
Wildcats plow over Farmers for season opening win
The Rains Wildcats varsity football team pounced on the Farmersville Farmers early and ran away with the 70-20 season opening victory at Wildcat Stadium on Friday night, August 28. […]
Volunteer firefighters receive training
On-site training for local volunteer firefighters in the parking lot of the Emory Volunteer Fire Station with members from Point, East Tawakoni and Emory VFDs learning how to stabilize a vehicle. […]
Board sets meeting dates, hears monthly updates
The Rains County Emergency Services District board heard about East Tawakoni’s plans for training firefighters, set the public hearings for the 2020-2021 budget and tax rate, set the monthly meeting dates and heard monthly reports during the regular meeting on Monday, August 24. […]
Point keeps tax rate, approves proposed budget
The city council for the City of Point held a public hearing and special meeting concerning the tax rate and budget for the city on Tuesday, August 25. […]
Addition renamed, water conservation plan adopted
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 18, to consider changes to the Blue Herron addition, adopting a water conservation plan, updating bank signatories and hearing several presentations. […]
Point considers smaller budget
The Point City Council met on August 18 for a budget workshop to consider the proposed budget for 2020-2021 for the city. […]
Emory City Council discusses budgets, re-plats properties
The Emory City Council members discussed the Rains County Appraisal District (RCAD) budget, the re-plat of properties in the city of Emory and the budget during the meeting on Tuesday, August 18. […]