Rouse takes the reins at Rains ISD
By CAROLYN HILL
Rains County Leader staff
A move to Rains County is high on the list of “Things To Do” for new Rains ISD Superintendent John G. Rouse.
Rouse officially signed a three-year contract with the district during a board of trustees’ special meeting on Tuesday, May 15. He plans to be in and out of the county for the next month but expects to assume his duties full time the first of July.
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Presentation, proclamation opens council meeting
By CAROLYN HILL
Rains County Leader staff
A presentation to local businessman Gene Wade and a proclamation naming May as Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month opened the Emory City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 15.
Wade’s presentation was a sentimental honor recognizing his contribution to the original Rubye Mc-Keown City Park sign. In remembrance and acknowledgement of her many contributions to the city, serving as mayor and councilwoman for many years and her diligent support and promotion of the community and city park. Upon her death, the council voted to rename the city park in her honor.
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Early vote count: 203 and rising
By CAROLYN HILL
Rains County Leader staff
Friday, May 25, is the deadline for voting early. As of the end of voting on Friday, May 18, 203 Republicans and Democrats had cast their votes for local as well as state, district and national candidates.
According to Elections Administrator Danny Sims, 227 Republicans had voted as of Friday and 17 Democrats had voted. That is over 13 Republican voters casting ballots for every one Democrat voting.
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City to update COPsync
By BONNIE BURCH
Rains County Leader staff
Fulfilling the need to move more into the world of law enforcement technology, the East Tawakoni City Council voted unanimously to purchase a new version of COPsync for its patrol cars last Tuesday evening, May 15, at the regular meeting at the civic center. The city has been aligned with COPsync since 2009.
East Tawakoni Police Chief Rick South explained the benefits of the new equipment, saying officers with the newer version could collect payment on warrants while on traffic stops, thus the program would pay for itself in a short time. City Secretary Linda Hines said the cost would be about $8,000.
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