August 11, 2020
Rains County Tire Collection, Aug. 15; Emory DPS Open Saturday, Aug. 22; Good Samaritans Openings In Aug.; Prairie Grove-Hopewell Cemetery; Thanksgiving Day Meal Is Still Planned […]
East Tawakoni
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. […]
City council receives update on water quality audit
The East Tawakoni City Council was updated on the water quality audit, heard committee reports and received public feedback regarding the chicken ordinance during the regular meeting on Tuesday, June 16, in the council chambers of city hall. […]
East Tawakoni happenings on June 16, 2020
Dayia Hewitt’s Aunt Linda came down from Idaho last week. It is the first time they have seen her in two years. Dayia’s Uncle Robert brought her over to visit and brought squash, onions and cucumbers from his garden. […]
Library reopens to the public
East Tawakoni Library begins to reopen for the public. The library is scheduled to open from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday and 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday as volunteers are available. […]
Council approves new police vehicle purchase
The city council of East Tawakoni approved the purchase of a new police vehicle, discussed a new event coming to the city, and accepted the resignation of a councilman during the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, in city hall. […]
Council hires meter reader; nixes name on tower
Members of the East Tawakoni City Council met for the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 21, in the garage of the East Tawakoni Police Department. […]
Multiple FDs respond to house fire
Volunteer fire departments from Rains and Hunt counties responded to a house fire in East Tawakoni on Friday, April 17. […]
Numerous vehicles burglarized
The Rains County Sheriff’s Office, along with the East Tawakoni Police Department, Emory Police Department, and Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, have worked together on a number of burglaries of motor vehicles that have occurred in January and March. At the time of this report, one female and seven males have been identified as having taken part in the burglaries. […]
Council updates pet ordinance, sells water trucks
The city council of the City of East Tawakoni heard presentations, updated the pet ordinance and authorized the selling of old water trucks during the regular meeting on Tuesday, February 18. […]