August 25, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Am. Legion Dinner; Rains GOP monthly meeting; 4-H Shotgun Project holding raffle […]
News
Court extends burn ban, considers lawn care bids
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, August 11, to extend the burn ban for Rains County, consider bids for lawn care maintenance of county properties and approve plats for five properties. […]
Escapee, apprehended after 23-hour manhunt
On Saturday, August 13, at approximately 6:20 p.m., Rains County Jail inmate Sean Alsip escaped from the recreation yard, according to an August 16 press release from Rains County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) Public Information Officer and dispatcher Ken Cagle. […]
Cell tower presentation, lake front development top city’s agenda
The East Tawakoni City Council heard a presentation on placing a cell tower in the city limits, were updated on a hotel study for the city and approved a resolution to seek a grant for dumpsters during the regular meeting on Tuesday, August 16. […]
First day greetings
Like a true gentleman, Rains Elementary Principal Bill Morgan greeted students on the first day of school by opening doors for students as they arrived Wednesday morning, August 17. Rains Independent School District welcomed back over 1750 students to the district for the 2022/2023 school year. […]
Board considers options for increased costs
The board of Rains County Emergency Service District discussed adjustments to be considered for the budget during the regular meeting on Monday, August 15. […]
Sales tax revenue increases for cities and county
Rains County, the City of Emory and the City of East Tawakoni had an increase in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in August compared to last year. […]
August 18, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; 4-H Shotgun Project holding raffle; Wildcat Reserve Tickets On Sale […]
RISD board proposes 2022-2023 budget
The Rains Independent School District’s board of trustees met in a special session Monday evening, July 25, in the board room of the district administrative building. […]
Emory City Council holds budget workshop
The Emory City Council met for a budget workshop on Tuesday evening, July 26, at Emory City Hall. […]