Commissioners discuss events, bids, transfers
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, April 23, to approve use of county property for two events, accept bids and transfer money. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Special election for vacant Point City Council seats set for Saturday
The called election to fill three vacant seats on the Point City Council will be held on Saturday, May 2, at the First Baptist Church of Point from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. […]
Founder’s Day Festival slated for Saturday with concert featuring Casey Donahew Band
The Founder’s Day Concert and Festival will be held in Emory on Saturday, May 2, at Sandy Creek Park. […]
Wildcats battle into playoffs, Lady Cat season ends
The Rains Wildcat baseball team battled bad weather to qualify for the Class 3A playoffs, while the Rains Lady Cat softball team had their season come to an abrupt end. […]
Council tables replat, hires new water department supervisor
The East Tawakoni City Council tabled a request to combine lots on Tawakoni Drive, hired a new water department supervisor and approved the purchase of webinars for training during a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 21. […]
Board approves purchase of radio system, awards contract
The Rains County Emergency Services District (ESD) held a regular meeting on Monday, April 20, to move forward with the purchase of new radio equipment for local departments, award a contract for mowing services and hire an auditor. […]
In the stylings of Jimi
Rains High School student Oakley McCollum plays the National Anthem on his electric guitar before the Rains Wildcat baseball game against the Lone Oak Buffaloes on Friday, April 17, at the Rains High School baseball […]
Candidates discuss views on financial struggles, police
Four candidates for seats on the Point City Council attended a public forum on Saturday, April 18, to answer questions on the city’s financial struggles, the disbanding of the police department, arrests connected to city government and restoring confidence in the city. […]
Golden Cats head to state
The Wildcat doubles team of Blanton Mayes and Keegan Wray and the Lady Cat doubles team of Alli Wallace and Kenzy Thompson won the Region 2-3A tennis tournament at Tyler Junior College. […]
Lady Cats head to playoffs, Wildcats looking for berth
The Rains Lady Cat softball team bounced back with win in season finale, while the Wildcats begin final district series with playoffs on the line. […]