December 1, 2020
Good Samaritans Holiday Schedule; Rains County Angel Trees Delivered […]
Rains County
Council appoints new member; approves variance
The East Tawakoni city council filled the vacant seat on the council, adopted an ordinance and approved a variance to another ordinance during the regular meeting on Tuesday, November 17. […]
Leader of the pack
Santa leads riders on the 16th annual Toy Run on Saturday, November 21. The event is sponsored by the Rains County Sheriff’s office and NETX Chapter of the Circuit Riders Motorcycle Ministries with proceeds benefiting the children of Rains County. […]
Marching band earns superior rating at regional meet
The RISD Wildcat Marching Band received a superior rating for the second year in a row on Wednesday, November 18, at the Region 3 Marching Band competition held in Mesquite. […]
Rains County prepares for Christmas events
Holiday events celebrating Christmas begin in Rains County on Saturday, December 5, with the Spirit of East Tawakoni Christmas Parade at 4:00 p.m. Line-up begins at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall. […]
Governor Abbott announces vaccine distribution plan
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) announced the guiding principles for Texas’ COVID-19 vaccine allocation process, which will serve as a foundation for the state’s initial distribution for COVID-19 vaccines expected as early as next month. […]
Pharmacies to offer free COVID-19 vaccines
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is actively preparing for the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccination once it’s approved and available for distribution. […]
Beautifying the park
Volunteers Teresa Runion and Janelle Lyons from the local chapter of the Texas Master Gardners plan out the beautification of the Emory City Park on Wednesday, November 18. […]
Masonic Lodges award funds
Savanna and Eric Christian were named Foster Family of The Year at the annual Help-A-Child Benefit held on October 17. On Friday, November 20, the Christians were presented with a check by members of local Masonic Lodges from funds raised at the benefit. […]
November 24, 2020
Good Samaritans Holiday Schedule The Good Samaritans thrift store and clothing store will be closed November 28 and December 26. The stores will be open December 5, 12, and 19. There will not be food […]