Filing underway for May 1 election
Filing is underway at Rains ISD, City of Emory and City of East Tawakoni for a place on the ballot of the May 1 election. […]
East Tawakoni
Council approves contract for license plate reader system
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 15, to approve the installation of an automated license plate reader in the city limits and tabled two other items pending further information. […]
Filing dates set for local races
With the November elections behind us, Rains County residents have more opportunities to affect change in local government. Council positions are open in the cities of East Tawakoni and Emory, and board member positions are open on the Rains ISD School Board. […]
Council appoints new member; approves variance
The East Tawakoni city council filled the vacant seat on the council, adopted an ordinance and approved a variance to another ordinance during the regular meeting on Tuesday, November 17. […]
Council amends city ordinances
The City Council of East Tawakoni amended city ordinances, approved the 2021 budget for the city and heard monthly reports during the regular meeting on Tuesday, October 20. […]
Tax rate approved; new subdivision discussed
The City Council of East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 15, to approve the proposed tax rate, hear a presentation on license plate readers for the police department and consider amendments to the city ordinance concerning livestock in the city limits. […]
For those who can’t
Standing at attention for those who can’t. Members of the East Tawakoni Volunteer Fire Department salute in the direction of New York City to honor first responders who died during the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. The firefighters came to attention next to Highway 276 in East Tawakoni and saluted at 7:46 a.m., the moment that the first airplane struck the World Trade Center 19 years ago. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]