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. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
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. […]
Council discusses water notification issues, remodeling of community center
The Point City Council discussed issues with emergency water shutoff notifications, upcoming remodeling of Point Community Center and changed bank account signatories during the regular meeting on Tuesday, October 14. […]
Wildcats outpaced by Red Raiders offense in loss
The Rains Wildcat football team could not keep up with the big play offense of the Winnsboro Red Raiders and lost the district contest, 66-21, on Friday night, October 17. […]
City loans money to water/sewer department, appoints interim officials
The Emory City Council loaned money to the water department and appointed an interim police chief and city administrator during its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 14. […]
District orders two tankers, replaces windows at EMS station
The Rains County Emergency Service District (ESD) board held a regular meeting on Monday, October 20, to order two new tanker trucks and approve replacement of windows at the EMS Station. […]
Ladies fall to Tigers in home finale
Lady Cat Harper Jones (4) digs the kill attempt of the Lady Tigers during the loss to Commerce on Tuesday, October 21. […]
Youth leading the way on race day
Over 70 runners take off through the streets of Emory in the Westyn’s 5K Run & Walk on Saturday morning, October 18. […]
October 23, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Monster Mash Bash; Turning Point USA Meeting; Campaign Kick-off Event; First Responders Banquet; Angel Tree Applications Available Online; Volunteers Needed For Veteran’s Day Activities; Veteran Photos Needed […]
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. […]