A break from mud slinging
Employees from the Emory Public Works Department are nearing completion cleaning out sediment in Sandy Creek in Rubye McKeown Park in preparation for the scheduled release of trout on Wednesday, February 17. […]
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Webinar for school board candidates
School board candidates and interested citizens can learn about the demands and rewards of school board service in a free webinar offered by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) on Tuesday, February 9, from noon–1:00 p.m. […]
February 2, 2021
RYSA Baseball and Softball Sign-ups; County Line Bapt. Holds Fundraiser; High School Art Competition; Good Samaritans February Schedule […]
Council approves plat for new subdivision; orders election
The Emory City Council held a regular meeting to replat property on Ravine St. for a new subdivision, adopt resolutions for a grant for a lift station and order an election. […]
Council updated on master plan, considers ISP
The city council for East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 19, to receive an update to the master plan for the city infrastructure, hear a presentation from a new internet provider and order an election. […]
Sign-ups remain slow in local elections
Candidate sign-up continues at a slow pace with four candidates signing up for one of twelve places in the three local elections to be held Saturday, May 1. […]
Board approves loan for new tanker truck
The Rains Emergency Service District approved a loan to purchase a new tanker truck for the Emory Volunteer Fire Department during the regular meeting on Monday, January 18. […]
VFD to host blood drive
The Point Volunteer Fire Department will host a drive from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 30, at 123 Locust St. in the parking lot on the Carter BloodCare bus. To receive more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Chief Justin Lollar at 903-269-5777. […]
County still waits for information
Rains County continues to be committed to disseminating information to citizens as soon as we receive it. Currently, Rains County is not being notified of the vaccine availability nor the location or time of delivery. […]
Court discusses property rights, considers monthly business
The Rains County Commissioners Court held the first meeting of 2021 to discuss the look of some properties in the county and handle monthly business with the newly elected commissioners absent. […]