New case of coronavirus reported in county
Rains County Judge Wayne Wolfe released a statement on Friday, May 22, confirming that a new active case of COVID-19 had been confirmed in Rains County. […]
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Council approves new police vehicle purchase
The city council of East Tawakoni approved the purchase of a new police vehicle, discussed a new event coming to the city, and accepted the resignation of a councilman during the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, in city hall. […]
Construction bid awarded, tax waiver considered
The Emory City Council awarded the bid for construction of new facilities for the city, considered waiving the hotel occupancy tax during the pandemic and looked over the audit of the city during the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, in the bay of the Emory Police Department. […]
Board hears request to move radio repeater
The Rains County Emergency Services District board was informed of a possible move of radio equipment, looked at preliminary totals in preparation for the upcoming budget and heard monthly reports during the regular meeting on Monday, May 18. […]
Class of 2020 honor students named
Rains High School has released the names of the honor students for the graduating class of 2020. […]
Spring 2020 president’s and dean’s lists
Tyler Junior College has recognized 1,760 students named to the president’s and dean’s lists for their academic excellence during the spring semester. […]
May 26, 2020
Rains County Good Samaritans Opens; Bonanza Seeking Repair Donations; Spring Clean-up In Point, May 23-30; Flag Retirement Ceremony, May 31; Community Seeds, Services Of Hope; Lynch Cemetery, Second Work Day; Prospect Cemetery Association To Meet; Willow Springs Homecoming Canceled; Long Cemetery Meeting, Memorial Service Canceled; Smyrna Cemetery Lunch And Meeting Canceled […]
Board approves 2020-21 school calendar
Rains ISD board members approved the school calendar for 2020-2021, learned of the plans for the senior graduation ceremony and heard the current financial status due to COVID-19 during the regular meeting on Monday, May 11. […]
Second round of testing
A member of the Texas National Guard prepares to administer a test for COVID-19 on Friday afternoon, May 15, on the campus of the Rains Junior High School. Seventy-eight tests were administered on Friday, the second time the campus has hosted the event. […]
Council appoints new member; hears police update
The City Council of Point filled a vacant seat on the council and questioned the chief of police concerning recent activity in the city at the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 12, in the meeting room of the Point City Hall. […]