Wildcats, Lady Cats ambush Indians for district wins
The Rains Lady Cats move closer to District 12-3A title, while the Rains Wildcats ended their losing streak on the road. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Rain, fog and pot holes follow freezing temps
A pickup truck enters a fog bank while traveling north on Hwy. 19 across the Mildred McMillan Garrett Memorial Bridge on Tuesday, January 23. […]
Freezing temperatures cause water issues
Freezing temperatures and eventual thawing cause issues for local water departments in Rains County last week. […]
No data exposed during breach of third-party software
Officials at Rains ISD announced that no personal information was exposed during a data breach reported by Raptor Technologies, a third-party software vendor utilized by the district for managing front office check-ins. […]
Board orders fire truck for Point, modifies EMS carport
The Rains County Emergency Service District ordered a new fire truck for the Point Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), extended the carport at the EMS building and heard monthly reports during the regular meeting on Monday, January 22. […]
Ladies continue to role through district, Wildcats stumble
The Rains Lady Cats continue to roll through District 12-3A play while the Rains Wildcats have lost their last two games. […]
Snow, freezing temperatures force closings for safety
Snow and freezing temperatures forced closures of school, county offices and several businesses to start a shortened holiday week. […]
Council upgrades equipment, discusses issues
The city council of East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 16, to consider new equipment for the water department, payroll issues in the police department and an ordinance on attendance of city council meetings. […]
City sells fire station, upgrades wastewater plant
The Point City Council sold the Point Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) building to the Rains County Emergency Service District (ESD), moved forward with repairs at the wastewater plant and considered options for a hiring board during the regular meeting on Thursday, January 11. […]
Commissioners hear plan for future retreat; discuss subdivision status
The Rains County Commissioners held a regular meeting on Thursday, January 11, to hear a presentation on a new facility coming to the county, approve agreements and discuss the status of subdivision. […]