Appellate judge killed in collision Saturday night
Fifth District Court of Appeals Justice David Bridges of Rockwall was killed Saturday night, July 25, in a three-vehicle accident on Interstate 30 in Royse City. […]
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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. […]
School board accepts proposed budget, tax rate
The Trustees of Rains ISD met for a special meeting on Monday, July 20, to review the proposed budget for the coming school year, consider the proposed tax rate and consider a bid to replace the current school bus fuel system. […]
City agrees to buy equipment, reconstruct Alexander Dr.
The Emory City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 21, to consider new equipment for the city, award the contract for street reconstruction and appoint a Mayor Pro Tem. […]
Ameri-Tex selected as new garbage service
The Point City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, July 21, to hear presentations and choose a sanitation service for the city. […]
Board hears monthly reports
The Rains County Emergency Service District board reminded departments to prepare for the upcoming budget and heard monthly reports during the regular meeting on Monday, July 20. […]
July 28, 2020
Good Samaritans Openings In August; RISD Free and Reduced Meal Applications; Donations Needed For FOL Book Sale […]
Cook wins runoff for Precinct 1
Jeremy Cook will represent Precinct 1 on the Rains County Commissioners Court after receiving a majority of the votes cast during runoff election on Tuesday, July 14. […]
County sees first COVID death
On Tuesday, July 14, Rains County Judge Wayne Wolfe received notification that Rains County had its first COVID-19 related death. NET Health reported the deceased had a Point address and was one of three hospitalized cases of COVID-19 at the time. […]
District moves forward with tax-rate election
The Board of Trustees of Rains ISD moved forward with a tax-rate election and learned of the school’s preparations for the new school year during the regular meeting on Monday, July 13. […]