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. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
Lady Cats suffer first loss, Wildcats host tournament
The Rains Lady Cats suffer their first loss of the season, while the Wildcats host the annual tournament. […]
Wildcats, Ladies make tracks
The Rains Wildcats and Lady Cats finish third and fourth at the Cedar Creek Relay in Mabank on Thursday, March 4. […]
Court extends local disaster declaration
The Rains County Commissioners Court approved the extension of the weather related disaster declaration and met the new director of the Emory Economic Development Corporation during the regular meeting on Thursday, February 25. […]