City approves incentives for new restaurants
The Emory City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 16, to cancel the May election and approve incentives to bring Taco Bell and Blazin Pizza to Emory. […]
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Wildcats host Avon Rice Relays
The Rains Wildcat and Lady Cats track teams finish second at the Avon Rice Relays in Emory on Thursday, March 18. […]
Wildcats sweep Buffaloes, Lady Cats continue shutouts
Rains Wildcats swept the series with Lone Oak, while the Rains Lady Cats remained undefeated in district play. […]
Council updates residents on water system, considers backup generator
The Point City Council updated citizens on the city’s water system, passed an ordinance and heard from citizens during the regular meeting on Tuesday, March 9. […]
Three seniors selected for All-Region Team
Seniors Chanlee Oakes, Leo Terry and Drake Hurley were selected for the All Region Basketball Team by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. […]
Lady Cats win district opener, teams compete at tournaments over break
The Rains Wildcats baseball team competed at the Anna Tournament, while the Lady Cat softball team opened district play and won their own tournament during Spring Break. […]
Count rebate up nearly 20 percent over 2020
Local sales during the first month of 2021 have Emory, Point and Rains County receiving around 20 percent more in sales tax allocations than March of last year. […]
Court approves tiny home regulations
Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, March 11, to approve tiny home rental community park regulations and hear updates. […]
Board deals with lost days
The Board of Trustees of Rains ISD held a regular meeting on Monday, March 1, to take action concerning the days lost due to winter storms and hear district updates. […]
District to continue with mask mandate
Rains ISD issued a press release on Friday, March 5, stating that the district would continue to require face-coverings for all staff and students in grades 4 through 12. […]