February 27, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Mexican Stack Up – Point Ladies Civic Club; Alba-Golden All Class Reunion […]
News
Board discusses property values, approves tax exemptions
The Rains County Emergency Service District (ESD) board held their regular meeting on Monday, February 17, to discuss values for insurance of department properties and annual tax exemptions. […]
Commissioners place tax district on ballot, approve sub-contract agreement
The Rains County Commissioners Court agreed to put the creation of a sales tax district on the ballot for the May election, approved a sub-contract agreement for subdivision reviews and submitted grants during the regular meeting on Thursday, February 13. […]
Rains County to have several contested races in May
The May 3 General election will have contested races for seats on the Rains Independent School District Board of Trustees, Emory City Council and East Tawakoni City Council, as well as the creation of a taxing district in Rains County. […]
Local sales tax allocations from holiday sales up for county and cities
Local sales tax allocations for Rains County, the City of Point and the City of East Tawakoni saw increases compared to 2024, while Emory saw a slight decline from the previous year’s total, according to a press release from Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. […]
February 20, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; American Legion Dinner; Alba-Golden All Class Reunion […]
Celebrating Senior Night
Rains High School Head Basketball Coach Bryan Wester (front, center) stands with his seniors before the final home game of the season for the Rains Wildcats on Friday, February 7. […]
Council rezones lots for offices, subdivision
The Emory City Council considered rezoning two properties, a request to waive fees and the contract for the city administrator during the regular meeting on Tuesday, February 11. […]
School trustees receive Texas Academic Performance Report, update on facilities, extend administrative contracts
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday, February 10, to hear the district’s performance report, be updated on new facilities for the district and extend contracts for professionals at the district. […]
Women’s Service Club Kicks off 2025
The Women’s Service Club had an amazing turnout for its first meeting of 2025, setting the tone for an exciting year ahead! […]