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. […]
Year: 2023
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. […]
Commissioners table library security, discuss other items
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, May 11, to approve a plat, table action on the security for the Rains County Library and discuss several items. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats sweep into regional round of playoffs
The Rains Wildcat baseball team and the Rains Lady Cat softball team swept into the next round of the Class 3A playoffs with series wins over the weekend. […]
Aren’t you afraid?
By the time you read this, I will be home recovering from a major case of jet lag after having marked of a very big item off my bucket list. […]
City council continues focus on water system
The City Council for the City of Point held a regular meeting on Thursday, May 11, to rezone a property and make improvements to the water system. […]
May 18, 2023
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Willow Springs Workday; Elm Cemetery Memorial Service; Willow Springs Annual Homecoming; Long Cemetery Association Annual Meeting; Pilgrim Rest Cemetery Annual Meeting; Prospect Cemetery Annual Meeting […]
Trustees approve waivers, set date to canvass votes
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday, May 8, to approve attendance waivers, hear the federal program update and set a date to canvass votes from the May 6 election. […]
On to the next round
The Rains Wildcat Baseball team and Lady Cat Softball team advanced to the next round of the state playoffs last week with wins over Bells and Pilot Point, respectively. […]
Jackie Russell’s job as RHS Assistant Principal is her calling
Jackie Russell has been at Rains High School (RHS) for 16 years as the Dean of Students and presently as Assistant Principal. […]