A leaping catch
A young Wildcat leaps into the sky to make a touchdown catch during the Wildcat Football camp held Monday and Tuesday, July 28 and 29. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Back to School Fair, Meet the Teacher to be held August 7
Rains ISD will hold their Back to School Fair and Meet the Teacher on Thursday, August 7. […]
Commissioners discuss software for jail, contract out on-site sewage inspections
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, July 24, to consider options for computerizing the Rains County Jail, a contract for on-site sewage inspections and to transfer funds for the upgrade of a county road. […]
Board discusses tower lease agreement, budgets
The Rains County Emergency Service District board heard updates on a lease agreement for the radio tower and looked over budgets during the regular meeting on Monday, July 15. […]
Council considers use of city land, short term rental license
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 15, to consider use of city property, take action on a short term rental application and set dates for workshops. […]
Court sets compensation for temporary JP, begins budget work
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Monday, July 21, to set compensation for temporary Justice of the Peace Hershey Barnett. […]
Point, East Tawakoni enjoy larger than expected returns
Rains County, Point and East Tawakoni continue to see increases in sales tax revenue compared to 2024 according to the new numbers released by the Texas Comptroller’s office on Wednesday, July 9. […]
It’s Official!
Rains County re-administered of the oath of office to Brent Hilliard on Monday, July 14, officially making him Rains County Judge. […]
Trustees discuss 2025-2026 budget; golden, copper pennies
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees proposed a tax rate and reviewed a proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year during the regular meeting on Monday, July 14. […]
Council handles water department issues, sets budget workshop dates
The Point City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 8, to add accounts to the water system software, approve testing of water lines on Ave. C and set dates for budget workshops. […]