Historic storm produces unforeseen problems for county
Rains County saw historic snowfall and freezing temperatures last week, causing power outages and water problems throughout the county. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Beto offers aid to Rains County
Robert “Beto” O’Rourke speaks with Marvin Henson about water shortage in the county at the Rains County Courthouse on Monday, February 22. […]
Allocations up from previous holiday season
Rains County as well as Emory and Point continue to see an increase in revenue from the sale of taxable goods being returned from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in February compared to last year. […]
Two RISD seats to be contested
The May election will see contested races for place 2 and 3 on the Rains ISD Board of Trustees, while Emory and East Tawakoni are expected to cancel elections. […]
Commissioners amend lease agreement, update by-laws
Rains County Commissioners changed the lease agreement for election equipment, updated the Rains County Tourism Board by-laws and approved the auction of equipment during the regular meeting on Thursday, February 11. […]
Lady Cats win playoff game, Wildcats finish third in district
The Rains Lady Cats won a delayed bi-district playoff game, while the boys finished district play in third place. […]
Council hears from citizens, take steps to improve
The Point City Council heard concerns from citizens, purchased a new excavator and entered into a contract with Red Alert during the regular meeting on Tuesday, February 9. […]
Lady Cats are Bi-district champs
Rains Lady Cats celebrate the bi-district championship after beating the Bell Lady Panthers, 59-47, on Friday, February 12, in McKinney. […]
Board orders May 1 election, extends travel resolution
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held the regular meeting on Monday, February 8, to hire a new athletic director and head football coach, hear the Texas Assessment Progress Report and order an election for May 1. […]
Deadline to file for May 1 election is Friday
The deadline to file for a place on the ballot of the May 1 election for a position on the Rains ISD Board of Trustees, the city council of Emory or City of East Tawakoni City Council is Friday, February 12, by 5:00 p.m. […]