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Enjoying their moment!
While resetting for another photo, Rains High School valedictorian Krislynn Bangs takes the opportunity for a selfie with classmates. Pictured with Bangs are Storey Smith, Sarah Piles, Gerardo Guerrero, Harley Kreck, Brianna Durica. […]
Five-year-old case receives an amended death certificate
On Thursday, May 18, Rains County Justice of the Peace Jenkins Franklin, presented with the results of a second autopsy, amended Chronis’ death as a homicide. […]
Statewide totals up, locals slightly down
The office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is returning over a billion dollars to statewide taxing districts in May, with East Tawakoni seeing the only increase over last year. […]
Campbell, Robertson athletes of the year
Junior Jasey Campbell and junior Shawn Robertson were honored as Lady Cat and Wildcat Athlete of the Year during the Rains Wildcat All-Sports Banquet on Monday, May 22, in the high school gym. […]
Point City Secretary Heather Rollins is a people person
Heather Rollins has been Point city secretary since January 2022, taking on more than clerical duties. […]
Lady Cats advance to regional finals, Wildcats fall to #4 Tigers
The Rains Lady Cats sweep away the Hooks Lady Hornets to move to the Region 2-3A finals, while the Rains Wildcats were eliminated from the playoffs by the #4 Gunter Tigers. […]
They had everything in common
I have just spent a week in Israel that left me not only jet lagged and fatigued, but at a loss for words – an unfamiliar and undesirable condition for a writer. […]
ESD board approves pay-per-run policy
The board of the Rains County Emergency Service District approved the policy to pay volunteer firefighters per run and were updated on the tower contract and the new helipad during the regular meeting on Monday, May 15. […]
New council seated; short agenda handled
The East Tawakoni City Council seated three new council members and the mayor during the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 16. […]
Besties setting the pace
The “besties” led the second wave of starters leaving the city limits on the 5K Race Across the SSGT McNabb Memorial Bridge on Saturday, May 13. The annual event included a Nautical Mile Fun Run and raised over $5,800 for the East Tawakoni Parks & Recreation fund. […]