Birdwell sworn in, council handles property issues
Lasaro Birdwell was sworn in as the chief of police for the City of Point during the city council meeting on Thursday, February 8. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Commissioners court puts hold on renovations, approves resolutions
The Rains County Commissioners Court held off on opening bids for the renovations of the Justice Center and passed resolutions during the regular meeting on Thursday, February 8. […]
Wildcats fall in double OT title game, Lady Cats win bi-district title
The Rains Wildcats fell in a double overtime thriller for the District 12-3A title, while the Lady Cats moved to the next round with a bi-district win over Howe. […]
Senior Night!
Andrea Demar, Haley Robertson, Jasey Campbell and Lillian Busby were recognized on Senior Night before the Rains Lady Cats varsity basketball team played their final home game of the season on Friday, February 2, at Rains High School. […]
District, teams shuffle in UIL realignment
The Rains football team will move to a new district of old and new rivals, while the volleyball and basketball teams will remain in their current districts with changes as announced by the University Interscholastic League (UIL) on Thursday, February 1. […]
Tax revenues up for holiday season
Local sales tax allocations for Rains County, the City of Point and the City of East Tawakoni have increased compared to 2023, while Emory saw a slight decline in growth during the holiday season. […]
Early voting for March 5 primary starts soon
Early voting in the March 5 primary election is set to begin on Tuesday, February 20, with several contested state and federal offices, but only one contested local race. […]
Trustees seek community input, set timeline for hiring new superintendent
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Monday, February 5, to lay out a timeline for hiring a new superintendent, review operating procedures and discuss campus findings. […]
Lady Cats secure district title, Wildcats back in title hunt
The Rains Lady Cats are the champions of District 12-3A, while the Rains Wildcats moved back into the hunt for a district title. […]
Oversized loaded tractor-trailer snarls traffic in Point Saturday
An 18-wheeler truck with an oversized load rolled over into the ditch of Hwy. 69 in Point on Saturday, January 27. […]