Regional Finalists
The Rains Lady Cat varsity basketball team is all smiles as they celebrate the hard-fought victory over Mineola on Monday, February 23, at the University of Texas at Tyler. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Council hires designer, applies for infrastructure grant
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 17, to contract for the design of a new municipal building, learn about the application process for a grant and hire a financial advisor for the grant. […]
Three candidates sign up for council posts; deadline Monday
The final day to file an application to be on the ballot to fill the three vacant seats on the Point City Council is Monday, March 2. […]
Early voting ends Friday, primary elections on Tuesday
Early voting in primary elections ends on Friday, February 27, with all residents heading to the polls to vote on Republican or Democratic candidates on Tuesday, March 3. […]
Lady Cats earn Region II Finalists with wins
The Rains Lady Cat varsity basketball team heads to the Class 3A Region II finals after wins over Dallas Madison and Mineola. […]
Dealing out the Cards
Lady Cat senior Presley Kilgore (20) puts up a jump shot for 2 of her 17 points in a 70-53 playoff win over the Pottsboro Lady Cardinals on Monday, February 16, at McKinney High School in McKinney. […]
Ladies advance in playoffs,Wildcats season ends
The Rains Lady Cat varsity basketball team claim a bi-district championship and move to the next round of the UIL Class 3A playoffs. The Rains Wildcats celebrate seniors as they finish District 12-3A play. […]
Board approves proposed fire station improvements, hears updates
The Rains County Emergency Services District (ESD) board held their regular meeting on Monday, February 16, to discuss adding sleep quarters to the East Tawakoni fire station and hear updates. […]
County, cities see increased holiday sales, returns
Local sales tax allocations for Rains County, the City of Emory and the City of Point increased compared to allocations in February 2025, while East Tawakoni saw a slight decline in growth during the holiday season. […]
Commissioners set county boundaries, apply for grants
The Rains County Commissioners Court approved preliminary boundaries between cities and the county, applied for a grant and issued a proclamation during the regular meeting on Thursday, February 12. […]