County fair canceled, livestock show to be limited
The Rains County Fair Board announced the cancellation of the 90th annual Rains County Fair on Tuesday, July 21. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Court sets proposed tax rate, extends declaration
Setting the proposed tax rate, an agreement with the Andrews Center for mental health services for inmates, tax abatement for a local company’s new offices and extending the local emergency declaration were items considered by the Rains County Commissioners Court at the regular meeting on Tuesday, July 23. […]
Board hears monthly reports
The Rains County Emergency Service District board reminded departments to prepare for the upcoming budget and heard monthly reports during the regular meeting on Monday, July 20. […]
Ameri-Tex selected as new garbage service
The Point City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, July 21, to hear presentations and choose a sanitation service for the city. […]
City agrees to buy equipment, reconstruct Alexander Dr.
The Emory City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 21, to consider new equipment for the city, award the contract for street reconstruction and appoint a Mayor Pro Tem. […]
School board accepts proposed budget, tax rate
The Trustees of Rains ISD met for a special meeting on Monday, July 20, to review the proposed budget for the coming school year, consider the proposed tax rate and consider a bid to replace the current school bus fuel system. […]
Mayor gives update on water quality, personnel, budget
The City Council of East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 21, to consider a new city logo, update citizens on personnel matters and explain past issues with the city water system. […]
Commissioners focus on R&B department in special meeting
The Rains County Commissioners Court heard the budget and goals of the Road & Bridge department during a special meeting on Thursday, July 16. […]
District moves forward with tax-rate election
The Board of Trustees of Rains ISD moved forward with a tax-rate election and learned of the school’s preparations for the new school year during the regular meeting on Monday, July 13. […]
County sees first COVID death
On Tuesday, July 14, Rains County Judge Wayne Wolfe received notification that Rains County had its first COVID-19 related death. NET Health reported the deceased had a Point address and was one of three hospitalized cases of COVID-19 at the time. […]