Council denies variance; police to join task force
The Point City Council upheld a city ordinance, heard presentations from internet providers and agreed to be part of a mutual aid task force during the regular meeting on Tuesday, November 12. […]
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Filing for primary election underway
Four incumbents have already filed to run for re-election in the Republican Primary on “Super Tuesday” in March. […]
Trustees approve District of Innovation committee
The Board of Trustees of Rains ISD discussed becoming a “District of Innovation,” air conditioning for the high school gym, waiver for an Ag show project, the annual audit and more during the regular meeting on Monday, November 11. […]
County selected for broadband initiative
Connected Nation Texas discussed the “Connected Nation Broadband Initiative” during a special meeting of the Rains County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, November 5, in the county courtroom of the Rains County Courthouse. […]
Wildcats win cat fight in Commerce, turn focus to playoffs and Trojans
The Rains Wildcats traveled to Commerce and defeated the Tigers, 57-20, in the regular season final on Friday night, November 8. […]
Point approves alcohol sales by restaurants in Tuesday’s election
Twenty-eight voters in the City of Point voted to allow restaurants within the city limits to be able to serve mixed beverages to patrons during the November 5 election. […]
Lady Cat’s season ends in area round
The 2019 season for the Rains Lady Cats volleyball team came to an end in the area round of the Class 3A UIL Playoffs. […]
Entities see allocation increase; YTD mixed
Local sales tax allocations in November will see the City of Emory receiving just under $105,000 and Rains County getting back over $57,000 from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. […]
Constitutional amendments, serving alcohol goes before voters
Residents of Rains County head to the polls today to make their voices heard on 10 Amendments to the Texas Constitution, and for City of Point citizens, allowing restaurants to serve mixed beverages. […]
Wildcats run over Buffaloes at home, secure playoff spot
The Rains Wildcat varsity football team jumped on the Lone Oak Buffaloes early and rolled on to a 56-12 victory to secure a spot in the playoffs with one game to go in the regular season. […]