Court all business in short meeting
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a shortened regular meeting on Thursday, December 26, to hear the ESD audit, approve a final plat and issue a bond. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Mid-winter bald eagle count this weekend
The annual mid-winter bald eagle count of Lake Fork will take place on Saturday and Sunday, January 11-12. The public is invited to meet at the Oak Ridge Marina Cafe each morning of the event at 7:00 a.m. to get instructions. […]
Rollercoaster 2019 leads to 2020 vision
The rollercoaster ride that was 2019 has finally come to an end so it is time to take a look back at the hills and valleys of another eventful year in Rains County. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats busy holiday break includes tournament and district play
The Rains Lady Cats repeated as tournament champions, but joined the Rains Wildcats in falling to Mineola in a return to district play last week. […]
Lady Cats open district with win
Rains Lady Cats win the week including the district opener, but the Wildcats suffer two tough losses. […]
All-District team populated with plenty of Wildcats
Thirteen Rains Wildcat football players were chosen for the first team of the 2019 5-3A All District team. […]
December 24, 2019
Food Pantry Closed For Holidays; Good Samaritans’ Thrift Shop Sale; LCN Meets Jan. 2 […]
Trustees appoint DOI committee and set plan
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a public hearing on financial reports and District of Innovation (DOI) committee, appointed the committee and approved regular agenda items at the meeting on Monday, December 9. […]
Bids opened; vacation cap increased for jailers
Commissioners opened the depository bids, discussed vacation caps, heard reports and more at the regular meeting on Thursday, December 12, in the courtroom of the Rains County Courthouse. […]
City raises water, sewer tap rates
Council members heard updates on the housing development on Hwy. 47 and raised rates of water and sewer taps in the city during the regular meeting of the Point City Council on Tuesday, December 10. […]