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. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
Lady Cat relay sets new record, ten athletes advance to regional
The Rains Lady Cat relay team set the new school record and several Rains athletes advanced from the Area Track & Field meet in Wildcat Stadium at Rains on Thursday, April 16. […]
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. […]
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. […]
Commissioners plan courthouse improvements, assign office space
The Rains County Commissioners made plans for improvements to the Rains County Courthouse and assigned offices to county departments during the regular meeting on Thursday, April 9. […]