EDC provides incentives to five local businesses
The regular meeting of the board of directors of the City of Emory Development Corporation was held on Wednesday, July 14, to consider project incentives for five businesses. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
County, Emory continue upward trend; Point, ET see decline
The City of Emory and Rains County continue to see increases in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned in June, but the City of East Tawakoni saw an over 50-percent drop in revenues compared to last year. […]
Commissioners hear results of audit, update proposed budget
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, July 8, to hear the results of the outside audit of the county’s finances, award material bids and consider updates to the new budget. […]
Court begins work to trim budget
The Rains County Commissioners held a special meeting on Thursday, July 1, to focus on the upcoming budget for the county. […]
Board ambulance building, SRA lease tops ESD agenda
The Rains County Emergency Services District’s board of directors addressed a proposal regarding the ambulance building, the lease of land from the Sabine River Authority (SRA), and monthly reports during its regular monthly meeting Monday, July 21. […]
Commissioners open bids for materials, extend disaster declaration
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, June 24, to open bids for the Rains County Road & Bridge department, extend the disaster declaration and begin work on the county budget. […]
Fireworks, food, family part of July 3rd celebration
The Women’s Service Club will present Poppers in the Park on Saturday, July 3, at the Heritage Park starting at 6:00 p.m. […]
Commemorating 151 years
Texas State Representative Cole Hefner reads the resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of the founding of Rains County during the Founder’s Day celebration at the Rains County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 19. […]
Trustees approve track bid, purchase books & rings
The Board of Trustees of Rains ISD purchased educational material, accepted a bid to renovate the track and approved state championship rings for the Rains Ladycat softball team during the regular meeting on Monday, June 14. […]
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. […]