Emory council hears request from Emory VFD; moves meeting date
The Emory City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, January 25, in lieu of its regular meeting which had been scheduled for the previous Tuesday. […]
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Addressing Human Trafficking
Larinda Smith with Unbound North Texas speaks to parents and teachers on ways to identify, prevent and respond to human trafficking. The presentation was given at Rains High School on Monday, January 21, to students during the day and to adults in the evening. […]
All tax returns up 25-percent from last year
Local sales tax allocations for the new year has all municipalities receiving over 25-percent more and Rains County getting back over 22-percent more from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar compared to 2021. […]
TNMP presents grant to RCDPL
Texas-New Mexico Power, a division of the PNM Resources Foundation, has generously granted $8,971 to purchase books for pre-school children in Rains County! […]
Honoring a fallen soldier
The Hunt County Honor Guard stands at attention while the Pledge of Allegiance and the pledge to the Texas flag are recited during the dedication ceremony of the Staff Sgt. Shawn Henry McNabb bridge Saturday morning, January 15. Among the notable dignitaries in attendance were State Sen. Bob Hall and State Rep. Cole Hefner. […]
ARP fund usage, appointments considered by court
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, January 13, to discuss the American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds, appoint board members and pass resolution on audit-able voting paper trail. […]
Council promotes Rollins; tables council seat appointment
Point City Council members joined Mayor Stephen Cross for the regular city council meeting held on Tuesday, January 18, at 6:45 p.m. at Point City Hall. […]
Council focuses on ordinances
The East Tawakoni City Council discussed revisiting cargo container usage in the city, considered amending a city ordinance and remained consistent on accessory building usage during the regular meeting on Tuesday, January 18. […]
Emory VFD battles two-story structure fire
Emory Volunteer Fire Fighters work to extinguish a two-story house fire in Emory Monday afternoon, January 17. City officials said the structure was in the process of remodeling. The source of the fire is under investigation. […]
Hornet Homecoming Court
Miller Grove High School held their Homecoming Ceremony on Tuesday, January 18, after the girls’ and boys’ basketball games against Campbell in the Miller Grove High School Gymnasium. Pictured left to right are: 2nd Runners-Up Lainy Burnett and Jacob George; Queen Arean Wood and King Jagger Qualls; and 1st Runners-Up Kyli Melton and Lexton Sly. […]