Primary election signup begins Saturday
The first day to file for a place on the ballot of the 2024 Primary election is Saturday, November 11. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Rains County voters turn down VATRE, county sales tax … again
Neither the third, nor fourth time is a charm for the Rains Independent School District as voters turned down, for the fourth time, the district’s proposition of the voter-approved tax rate election [VATRE]. […]
Wildcats finish season with win
The Rains Wildcat varsity football team found the end zone four times in the first half and cruised to a 50-6 victory over the Bonham Warriors for their first win of the season on Friday night, November 3. […]
Taylor, Fitzgerald honored for their service
Craig Taylor (left) of the Emory Volunteer Fire Department and Michael Fitzgerald (right) of the Point Police Department were awarded Fireman of the Year and Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the Rabb Brothers Memorial American Legion Post 156. […]
Early voting ends Friday; Election Day Tuesday
Early voting continues for the November 7 General Election with seven percent of registered voters in Rains County having already voted early on the tax rate for the school district, vacancies on the Point City Council, establishment of a special taxing district for the county and amendments to the Texas Constitution. […]
Commissioners court discusses tax abatements, security
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, October 26, to discuss tax abatements, bid for security cameras at the courthouse and replacing the air conditioning unit at the senior center. […]
Lady Cats season ends in playoffs
The season came to an end for the Rains High School Lady Cat varsity volleyball team on Monday, October 30, with a bi-district playoff loss. […]
Wildcats continue to improve, stung by Yellowjackets late
The Rains Wildcat varsity football team led the Mineola Yellowjackets at halftime, but were unable to hang on in the 35-32 loss on Friday night, October 27, at Wildcat Stadium. […]
Going the extra miles for a good cause
Runners and walkers start Westyn’s Run 5K race from the Rains County Courthouse on Saturday, October 21. […]
Early voting underway for November election
Early voting is underway for the November 7 General Election with 87 residents having cast a ballot early on tax rate for the school district, vacancies on the Point City Council and establishment of a special taxing district for the county. […]