Former RISD superintendent David Seago dies
Former Rains ISD Superintendent David Seago passed away on Monday, March 24. Seago served as the head of the local school district from 1998 to 2012. […]
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Council grants variance for tiny home, upgrade to sewer plant
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 18, to consider a variance to the ordinance on accessory buildings and purchase improvements for the city’s sewer plant. […]
Town hall meetings planned for discussion of roads, solar farms, sales tax district
Town hall meetings have been scheduled for Thursday, April 3, and Thursday, April 17, for residents to learn more information about roads, solar farms, sales tax and the creation of the sales tax district on the May 3 ballot. […]
March 27, 2025
Rains County Republicans Meeting Canceled; East Tawakoni Police Department Easter Egg Hunt; Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales […]
Commissioners hold workshop on 391 commission, facilities use during special events
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, March 13, to discuss use of the Rains County Courthouse, a 391 commission and an interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) on the new driver license office. […]
County, cities see increase in tax returns
All taxing entities in Rains County saw an increase in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in March compared to last year. […]
Emergency services board updated on equipment upgrades, contracts
The Rains County Emergency Service District board approved a loan, agreed to a new contract and was updated on new vehicles at the regular meeting on Monday, March 17. […]
March 20, 2025
Rains County Republicans Meeting Canceled; East Tawakoni Police Department Easter Egg Hunt; Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales […]
At home on the range
Cows lazed around Tuesday morning, March 11, enjoying a warm spring-like day. County residents are concerned that pastures like this one could disappear as solar farms become more prevalent. […]
Stoney LaRue to headline day of food, fun and festivities
The City of Emory Tourism board announced that Stoney LaRue will headline the Founder’s Day Concert and Festival at Sandy Creek Park on May 3. […]