Council grants variances, updates ordinances
The Point City Council granted variances for two properties in the city, discussed disposal of older city vehicles and updated ordinances during the regular meeting on Thursday, July 18. […]
Year: 2024
Passing the torch
Hunter and Kate Potts celebrated becoming the new owners of Potts Feed with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 24. […]
I’m not the only writer…
No, I’m not the only writer in Rains County. I became very aware of that fact several weeks ago when, in a two-day time period, three aspiring writers approached me to share their plans to write a book or to expand and publish a work in progress. […]
July 25, 2024
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; RCR Organizational Meeting; Am. Legion Dinner; Rains County Republican Assembly Meeting; Point Ladies Civic Club Ice Cream Social; RHS Class of 1965 Reunion […]
Elma Jean Ely-Sprague
Elma Jean “Jeanne” Ely Sprague, 81, died on July 19, 2024, in Emory. […]
Nicks comes to RISD with 33 years experience in education
On April 30, Joe Nicks was named Superintendent of Rains Independent School District. His education experience includes assistant superintendent of academics for Kaufman ISD, principal at Canton High School (2008-2013) and Lamesa High School (2002-2008) with a total of 20 years in administration. […]
Want a cookie?
Miss Rains County, Emily Northcutt, accepts a cookie from a member of Hunt County Veterans’ Honor Guard as she visits with veterans during the Lake County Neighbors Veterans Thank You luncheon on Tuesday, July 16, at the Lake Fork Baptist Church. […]
Major Hill encourages attendees to help guide next generation
Over 250 veterans, family members and friends enjoyed food and patriotic fun at the Veterans Thank You event at Lake Fork Baptist Church on Tuesday, July 16. […]
Request for coin operated machines denied, water tap fee increased
The City Council for East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 16, to discuss a request to have coin operated machines at a business, increase water tap fees and accept the donation from a fundraiser for the East Tawakoni Police department. […]
Commissioners follow meeting with town hall on intersection
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting before they recessed until the evening event with officials from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on Thursday, July 11. […]