Trustees approve contract for VATRE, update plans
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees approved contracts and updates during the regular meeting on Monday, October 13. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Commissioners accept resignation, approve deputy raises
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, October 9, to accept the resignation of Rains County Treasurer Jennifer Trevino and raise pay for Rains County Deputies. […]
Early voting for constitutional amendments, VATRE, Point Council starts Monday
Early voting in the November 4 election will start on Monday, October 20, at the Rains County Election office in the Rains County Courthouse Annex at 220 W Quitman St. […]
Wildcats start fast, beaten by the Tigers on the road
The Rains Wildcat football team started fast, but the Mount Vernon Tigers stormed back to win the District 7-3A-1 contest, 64-19, on Friday night, October 10. […]
Ladies beat Tigers, fall to Patriots
The Lady Cats suffered a 3-1 district loss to the Prairiland Lady Patriots on Tuesday, October 14. […]
Standing against Domestic Violence
Rains County Commissioners stand with representatives from Women in Need to accept a proclamation designating October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. […]
Former Point city official found not guilty of theft
Former City of Point employee Lois Hangaman was found not guilty on the charge of theft of property between $2,500 and $30,000 by 8th District Court Judge Eddie Northcutt on Monday, September 29. […]
Candidate packets for 2026 election available for pick up
The Rains County Election office announced on Friday, October 3, that candidate packets for the 2026 election are available for pickup at the election office at 220 W Quitman in Emory. […]
County, cities continue to see increase in sales tax revenues
The revenue from the sale of taxable goods in Rains County continued on an uptick for the county, Point and East Tawakoni according to the numbers released by the Texas Comptrollers Office on Wednesday, October 8. […]
Meeting local law and fire departments
Residents and kids of Rains County enjoyed a fun night out with local first responders for National Night Out on Tuesday, October 8, at Sandy Creek Park. […]