Stroll down memory lane
The Senior Walk on Thursday, May 22, allowed graduating students to walk the halls of each campus of Rains ISD one last time before the commencement ceremony on Friday, May 30. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
New council decides on property divisions, update policy
The city council for East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 20, to seat a new council, take action on the division of lots in the city and consider an employee drug policy update. […]
Court sets record straight on free speech, reviews lease agreement
The Rains County Commissioners Court set the record straight for free speech on county properties, discussed a lease agreement for the Permanent School Fund property locate in Hockley County and discussed a long-range plan of the Rains County Library during the regular meeting on Thursday, May 22. […]
Celebration of the Wildcat Spirit
Rains ISD Athletic Director Bryan Oakes gives opening remarks at the Annual Rains Wildcat Athletic Banquet on Monday, May 19, in the Talkington Gym at Rains High School. […]
Rains County, East Tawakoni saw tax revenue increases in May
The office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is returning over a billion dollars to statewide taxing districts in May, and East Tawakoni and Rains County will see an increase in returns for May compared to 2024. […]
District renews ambulance contract, pays for ladder truck
The Rains County Emergency Service District board renewed the contract with Hopkins County EMS for ambulance service, paid the invoice of a new ladder truck for the Emory Volunteer Fire Department and discussed a tower lease termination during the regular meeting on Monday, May 19. […]
New council seated, three plats approved
The Emory City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 13, to canvass votes from the May 3 election, approve recommendations from the Emory Planning and Zoning Commission and amend the city’s budget for a new vehicle for the Emory Police Department. […]
Knight, Oakes selected top Cats
Emma Knight and Tylin Oakes were selected as Lady Cat & Wildcat Athlete of the Year during the Rains Wildcat Athletic Banquet on Monday, May 19, at Rains High School. […]
Alexander recognized for service, new board seated
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees recognized Philip Alexander for his service, seated a new board of trustees and purchased vehicles during the regular meeting on Monday, May 12. […]
Council appoints new member, discusses role governing the city
The Point City Council filled a seat on the council and discussed their responsibilities in the governing of the city during the regular meeting on Thursday, May 8. […]