Board approves loan for new tanker truck
The Rains Emergency Service District approved a loan to purchase a new tanker truck for the Emory Volunteer Fire Department during the regular meeting on Monday, January 18. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Lady Cats roll at home; Wildcats split road trip
The Rains Lady Cats notched two dominating home wins last week against Grand Saline and Prairiland, while the Rains Wildcats beat the Indians but fell to the Patriots on the road. […]
Sheppard signs with Apaches
Senior Luke Sheppard signs a letter-of-Intent to play baseball for Tyler Junior College. Sheppard is flanked by his parents, Shannon and Lori Sheppard. […]
Court discusses property rights, considers monthly business
The Rains County Commissioners Court held the first meeting of 2021 to discuss the look of some properties in the county and handle monthly business with the newly elected commissioners absent. […]
Volunteers install ramps
Volunteers help the Ramp Ministry of Broad Street Church of Christ install a ramp for a resident in Rains County. Part of the Texas Ramp Project, volunteers installed two ramps on Tuesday, January 12, with the materials provided by local churches. […]
Trustees appreciated by district, handle monthly business
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees reviewed the annual audit reports, extended COVID leave and purchased more equipment during the regular meeting on Monday, January 11. […]
Well blow me down!
High winds caused a gravel truck to topple Thursday afternoon on Hwy. 69 just north of Point. Reports indicated the truck was dumping its load of rocks when a gust of wind sent the truck over on its side. […]
Filing underway for May 1 election
Filing is underway at Rains ISD, City of Emory and City of East Tawakoni for a place on the ballot of the May 1 election. […]
Wildcats suffer back-to-back loses; Ladies split games
The Rains Lady Cats rolled over Commerce, but fell to Edgewood, while the Rains Wildcats lost both district games last week. […]
Allocations up 50% for Point, over 28% for county
Local sales tax allocations for the new year reports the City of Point receiving over 56 percent more than this time last year and Rains County getting back almost $67,000 from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. […]