Point keeps tax rate, approves proposed budget
The city council for the City of Point held a public hearing and special meeting concerning the tax rate and budget for the city on Tuesday, August 25. […]
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Addition renamed, water conservation plan adopted
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 18, to consider changes to the Blue Herron addition, adopting a water conservation plan, updating bank signatories and hearing several presentations. […]
Point considers smaller budget
The Point City Council met on August 18 for a budget workshop to consider the proposed budget for 2020-2021 for the city. […]
Emory City Council discusses budgets, re-plats properties
The Emory City Council members discussed the Rains County Appraisal District (RCAD) budget, the re-plat of properties in the city of Emory and the budget during the meeting on Tuesday, August 18. […]
Community center receives signage
Members of the Rains County Women’s Service Club gather as a new sign for the center is presented and installed by Indigo Industries. […]
Football games require masks, 50% capacity, advance tickets
Rains ISD released the guidelines for football fans to attend Wildcat football games in 2020. […]
Lady Cats remain undefeated in 2020
The Rains Lady Cats varsity volleyball team lost the first set of the 2020 season, but has not lost a set since then. […]
Wildcats ready for season after only scrimmage
The Rains Wildcat high school football teams prepare to open the season on Friday after the only scrimmage allowed in the preseason in Winona. […]
Spring Break is over
Spring Break came to an end Thursday, August 13, as teachers and staff welcomed the return of students to the campuses of Rains Independent School District. Thursday was the first time since March 6 that students were in the RISD schools for in-classroom instruction, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of classrooms across the state and the nation. […]
City increases utility fees, sets workshop date
The Point City Council raised water and garbage rates and set dates for a budget workshop and a public hearing regarding the tax rate during the regular meeting on Tuesday, August 11, at the Point City Hall. […]