Kenneth W. Gowin
Kenneth W. Gowin, 82, of Emory, died on November 18, 2022. […]
Month: November 2022
Honoring our veterans
Robert Sisk was presented with plaques during the Veterans Day Ceremony at Rains High School on Friday, November 11. Sisk received an award of appreciation for his years of service and dedication to the Veterans Day program at Rains High School. […]
Council accepts resignation, considers changes
The Point City Council held a called meeting on Thursday, November 10, to accept the resignation of Stephen Cross, consider hiring a firm to collect past due water bills and change the status of the old City Hall building. […]
School considers four-day instructional week
The trustees of Rains ISD discussed a four-day school week, accepted funds from the education foundation for teacher grants and heard reports during the regular meeting on Monday, November 14. […]
Court approves incentives for new manufacturer
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, November 10, to approve an incentive package for Otis Instruments, a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans and final plats. […]
Historic playoff run ends for Lady Cats in regional finals
The Rains Lady Cat’s historic run ended in the Region 2-3A finals with a loss to #1 Gunter on Saturday, November 12, in Midlothian. […]
Harvesting Nature’s Candy
Workers were seen harvesting sweet potatoes Thursday afternoon, November 10, in a field just north of Alba. These spuds – thought of by some as Nature’s Candy – might be at nearby market in time for next week’s Thanksgiving feasts. […]
Counting or complaining?
It’s that time of year again. Yes, it’s time to begin preparations for the holidays, but it’s also time to complain – about everything! As I finally sat down to write my column after a busy week, I scanned through that valuable source of inspiration – Twitter. […]
Newest Point police officer is a K-9 named Merica
Point Police Officer Cole Hudson became a canine handler on July 15, after attending the Houston Canine Academy in Houston, Texas. His canine is a male German and Belgium Shepherd mix from Hungary. His name is Merica. […]
November 17, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Thanksgiving Dinner; Carter BloodCare Blood Drive At Hooten’s Hardware; Point Library Bag Of Books Sale and Coat Giveaway […]