Council rezones property, auctions city equipment
The Point City Council held a regular meeting on Thursday, November 14, to hear public comment on rezoning of property on Industrial Blvd. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Commissioners continue search for county treasurer, canvass votes
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting and a special meeting to canvass votes, hold a public hearing, discuss policies and guidelines, and to continue the process in the search to replace the Rains County Treasurer. […]
Honoring Veterans through song
The Rains Intermediate School Choir sings “Sacrifices Made” during the Veterans Day program at Rains ISD on Monday, November 11, in Talkington Gym. […]
Remembering those who served
A Rains County resident solemnly admires the Veterans Memorial display set up on the Emory Methodist Church’s property across from the Rains County Courthouse. […]
Sales tax revenues up in the state, local tax revenue down
The office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar stated that his office will return 1.1 percent more sales tax revenue to local districts in the state in November, but sales tax returns for Rains County remained down compared to 2023. […]
Sheriff, animal rescue seize animals from local property
The Rains County Sheriff’s office assisted in the seizure of animals from a property on Rains County Road 1490 on Monday, November 11. […]
Stingy Lady Cats off to strong start
The Rains Lady Cat basketball team started the season with defensive victories as they look to build on last year’s success. […]
Wildcat season ends on soggy night with loss
The Rains Wildcat football team battled the weather and the Mineola Yellowjackets on Friday night, November 8 with playoffs on the line, but the season came to an end in the 63-41 loss. […]
Trustees begin plans for new tennis courts on campus
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees moved forward with plans to build new tennis courts for the district during the regular meeting on Monday, November 11. […]
Spooky Fun
Kevin Douglas shows his young fire fighters how to get the good stuff at the Rains County Sheriff’s Department booth, manned by a shark and Alice in Chains, during the Spooktacular at Sandy Creek Park in Emory on Halloween. […]