Superintendent’s contract extended
The high school gym’s air conditioning upgrade and superintendent’s contract were considered during the regular meeting of the Rains ISD Board of Trustees on Monday, January 13. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Point ordinance aims to clean up city
Council members of the City of Point approved a new Environmental & Health Code ordinance on Tuesday, January 14, during the regular meeting at City Hall. […]
Cats continue winning, Lady Cats third at halfway point
The Rains Wildcats pushed their winning streak to four games while the Lady Cats won and lost last week in District 12-3A play on the basketball courts. […]
Emergency warning system switchover hits snag
As severe weather approached Rains County on Friday, January 9, an issue was discovered that could have resulted in many residents not being alerted through the mass emergency notification system they had signed up for. […]
Two arrested during Friday morning raid
Two suspects were taken into custody and narcotics were seized during the execution of a search warrant in Emory on Friday morning, January 10, according to a statement from the Rains County Sheriff’s Department. […]
Eagle Fest boasts tours, shows and eagles
The 25th annual Rains County Eagle Fest takes place on Saturday, January 18, at the Rains County Fairgrounds in Emory. […]
Court addresses salary adjustments; selects depository
The Rains County Commissioners Court selected a depository bank, made personnel adjustments, heard reports and more during the regular meeting on Thursday, January 9. […]
Entities see increase for new year
Local sales tax allocations as we start the new year will see the City of Emory receiving just under $96,000 and Rains County getting back over $52,000 from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats take down Buffaloes, maul Bulldogs
The Rains Wildcats and Lady Cats got back on the winning track with victories over Lone Oak and Quitman last week. […]
Wrestling company makes Point its new home
The Southwest Wrestling Entertainment (SWE) announced on Monday, December 23, that the company had signed a broadcast deal with a Right Now TV, a national television network and designated the “Old Gin” in Point as the new permanent home for the company’s events. […]