Ordinances, city hall hours top council discussions
The City Council of the City of East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 20, to update city ordinances, combine city lots and discuss changing the hours of East Tawakoni City Hall. […]
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Besties setting the pace
The “besties” led the second wave of starters leaving the city limits on the 5K Race Across the SSGT McNabb Memorial Bridge on Saturday, May 13. The annual event included a Nautical Mile Fun Run and raised over $5,800 for the East Tawakoni Parks & Recreation fund. […]
New council seated; short agenda handled
The East Tawakoni City Council seated three new council members and the mayor during the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 16. […]
City increases water rates, updated on FEC plans
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 18, to approve an increase in water rates, deny an accessory building permit and learn more about Farmers Electric Coop plans for Whispering Oaks. […]
Early voting begins Monday
Early voting for the May 6 election will begin on Monday, April 24, in the elections office of the Rains County Courthouse Annex building. […]
Spring in East Tawakoni
Young East Tawakoni residents cheer on mom as she attempts to get their DIY kite into the air during the Spring Fling Festival in front of the East Tawakoni Library on Saturday, March 25. […]
Council approves permits, updated on water tower
The City Council of East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 21, to approve oversized building permits, combine lots and give an update on the water tower. […]
Point sales tax revenue remains up, others decline
The City of Point saw a 10-percent increase, while Rains County, Emory and East Tawakoni saw declines in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in March compared to last year. […]
Council passes resolution against taxing, hear monthly reports
The City of East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 21, to approve a tax resolution and hear monthly reports. […]
Point, East Tawakoni see increase in holiday sales
Local sales tax allocations for the City of Point and the City of East Tawakoni are up over 30 and 15 percent, respectively, compared to 2022, while Rains County and Emory saw declines in growth during the holiday season. […]