January 12, 2021
Drivers Ed Classes; Good Samaritans January Schedule […]
Rains County
Cook, Young take oath
New Rains County commissioners were sworn in Monday afternoon in the Rains County Courthouse. […]
Deputy pay raise, declaration extension highlight final meeting
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Wednesday, December 23, to adjust a salary in Rains County Sheriff’s Department, extend the Disaster Declaration through June and make a donation to the Women’s Service Club for the lighting of the Rains County Courthouse. […]
Board changes tower lease, considers new tanker truck
The regular meeting of the Rains County Emergency Services District was held on Monday, December 21, to consider allowing the organization to assume the tower lease from the Emory VFD, hear an update on the grant for a new tanker truck and accept the independent audit of the organization. […]
Fireman of the Year
Carlton Goldsmith (right) was named “Fireman Of the Year” and was presented an award by Asst. Chief Matthew Peacock (left) at the Emory Volunteer Fire Department’s annual dinner held on Saturday, January 2. […]
January 5, 2021
Drivers Ed Classes; Good Samaritans Holiday Schedule […]
Santa’s helpers parade through Point
Santa’s helpers Mia Jackson (top) and Bryson Lollar participate in Point’s Christmas parade held Saturday morning, December 19. […]
Board changes calendar; purchases iPads, buses
The Rains ISD School Board purchased iPads for Pre-K and kindergarten students, adjusted the district’s calendar and heard updates on the coronavirus during the regular meeting on Monday, December 14. […]
Rains head football coach, athletic director resigns
Randy Barnes, the Rains ISD Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, submitted his resignation last week. He has accepted the job as the head football coach at Farmersville ISD. […]
Council approves contract for license plate reader system
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 15, to approve the installation of an automated license plate reader in the city limits and tabled two other items pending further information. […]