Commissioners deny final plat request from Retreat at Anglers Point
The Rains County Commissioners Court met for a regular meeting on Thursday, June 23, to discuss subdivisions, update filing fees and open bids. […]
News
Poppin’ good time coming to Heritage Park on July 4th
The Women’s Service Club of Emory will present Poppers in the Park on Monday, July 4, at the Heritage Park. […]
Having a field day with their radios
Blake Cooper, with Joe Parker and Jim Crittenden watching over his shoulder, tunes his radio to communicate with other amateur radio operators around the globe during the 2022 ARRL Field Day on Saturday, June 25, at the Emory Volunteer Fire Department. Other members of the Rains Amateur Radio Association pictured are Michael Beem, Larry Smith and Belinda Smith. […]
June 30, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Rocky Point Community Center Meeting; Am. Legion Breakfast; Point Ladies Civic Club Fundraiser; Rains County Republican Assembly Hosts Forum […]
Water outages, construction discussed
The City Council of East Tawakoni discussed utility construction within the city and accepted the resignation of a council member during the regular meeting on Tuesday, June 21. […]
Police chief announces addition of K-9 unit
The Point City Council met Tuesday evening, June 14, for their regular monthly meeting. A quorum of members was present, with councilman Dustin Briggs chairing the meeting for Mayor Stephen Cross, who was absent. […]
Honoring a hero
Descendants of Buffalo Soldier Johnie L. Toliver stand with a wreath at the Rains County Veterans Memorial during the dedication of a paver to the veteran on Saturday, June 18. Following the parade through downtown, the ceremony was part of the Juneteenth Celebration in Rains County. […]
Large turnout celebrating Juneteenth 2022
Locals, out-of-towners and out-of-staters braved the Texas heat on June 17-18 to enjoy live music, eat delicious barbecue, walk the Opal Lee Freedom Walk and celebrate black history, its progress and its culture at the celebration. […]
Board considers brush truck options, financial outlook
The Rains County Emergency Service District board held a regular meeting on Monday, June 20, to consider options for a brush truck for the Point VFD and look over preliminary totals and proposed budget of the Rains County Appraisal District. […]
RARA to hold amateur radio “Field Day”
Members of the Rains Amateur Radio Association will be participating in the national amateur radio Field Day exercise to be held on Saturday June 25, beginning at 1:00 p.m. and continuing until Sunday, June 26 at 1:00 p.m., at the Emory Volunteer Fire Station on Hwy. 69. […]