Local Shoppe tax abatement incentive considered
The Rains County Commissioners Court held its regular meeting on August 26 in the courtroom of the Rains County Courthouse. […]
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Point City Council considers water meter systems
Point City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, August 24, at Point City Hall. Newly appointed mayor, Stephen Cross presided over the meeting, since former mayor Johnny Northcutt resigned earlier that day. […]
Morgan steps into new position at RISD
The 2021/2022 school year at Rains Independent School District is starting out with a lot of promise. The district is still basking in the honor that Rains High School Lady Cats recently earned by winning the 2019 and 2021 Softball State Championship, and faculty and staff are eager to carry out the district’s vision “In Pursuit of Excellence.” […]
August 31, 2021
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; SRSUD Scrap Salvage Campaign […]
Whataburger, reduced tax rate top Emory City Council meeting
Those who live and travel through Emory will begin to see construction across 22 acres at the intersection of FM 515 and Hwy. 69, according to Emory Development Corporation (EDC) Director Robert Worley. He told the Emory City Council on Tuesday, August 17, at its regular meeting, that the acreage had been sold to a company which plans to build a convenience store, truck stop and Whataburger on the land. […]
Mayor Northcutt resigns
The City of Point has a new acting mayor. Recently approved by the Point City Council as Mayor Pro Tem, Stephen Cross will now take over all mayoral duties. Former elected Mayor Johnny Northcutt submitted a letter of resignation to Point City Secretary Angie Good on Tuesday, August 17. […]
Technology allows court to achieve quorum
A special meeting scheduled for the Rains County Commissioners Court was held on Thursday, August 19, at 10:00 a.m. to hold a public hearing for the proposed county budget FY 2021-2022 and to order a special election for November. […]
Can’t dampen their day
Rain could not dampen spirits as teachers greeted students for the first day of school Wednesday, August 18. […]
Council updated on grants, hears options on mass alert system
The City Council of the City of East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 17, to receive updates on grants for the city, consider updates to the city ordinance concerning accessory buildings, and hear a presentation on a mass alert system and a new city website. […]
Board, VFDs discuss budgets, contracts
The board of the Rains County Emergency Service District met for a regular meeting on Monday, August 16, to consider the budget and budget requests, discuss upcoming contract renewals and hear monthly reports. […]