Rains County voters: VATRE, No; Amendments, Yes
The proposition to use a higher tax rate by Rains ISD was voted down by Rains County voters for a fourth time during the November 4 general election. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Veterans Day celebrations planned for Saturday, Tuesday
Rains County will celebrate the heroes that have served in the armed services with Veterans Day programs. […]
Recognized for excellence
Rabb Brothers Memorial American Legion Post 156 recognized excellence in local departments during the sixth annual First Responders Banquet on Thursday, October 30. […]
Bad third quarter dooms Wildcats in loss to Tigers
The Rains Wildcat football team competed with the Commerce Tigers all night, but big plays off of miscues in the second half resulted in the lopsided 71-6 loss on Friday night, October 31. […]
Point Volunteer Firefighter of the Year
Heather Rollins (left) presented Kaitlyn Sullivan with a City of Point Certificate of Achievement for being the Point Volunteer Firefighter of the Year during a First Responders’ dinner held Thursday, October 30. […]
Wildcats held scoreless in loss to Tigers on the road
The Rains Wildcat football team was held scoreless as the offense had a tough time finding room through the Malakoff Tiger defense in the 61-0 district loss on Thursday night, October 23. […]
Commissioners decide fate of building, accept grant donations
The Rains County Commissioners Court decided the fate of the old driver license building, accepted donated items to the Rains County Sheriff’s Office and approved resolutions for a grant during the regular meeting on Thursday, October 23. […]
Halloween fun across the county
The children of Rains County will have many choices for fun, games and candy for the weekend. […]
Council upgrades city equipment, approves land redevelopment
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 21, to upgrade city equipment and approve redevelopment of property on Hwy. 276 in the city limits. […]
Early voting ends Friday, Election Day is Tuesday, November 4
Early voting ends on Friday, October 31, and residents go to the polls on Tuesday, November 4, to make their voices heard in the election for seats on the Point City Council, the voter approved tax rate election (VATRE) for Rains ISD and 17 constitutional amendments to the Texas Constitution. […]