Middletons tell their story
Mark and Jalise Middleton of Forestburg, Texas, spoke at a meeting of the Rains County Republican Assembly on Tuesday, January 9, at the House of Prayer. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Trustees approve contract with interim superintendent
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held the first regular meeting of the new year on Monday, January 8, to hear the annual audit report, approve an interim superintendent contract and set a calendar for constructing the next budget for the district. […]
Commissioners learn about MUDs
The Rains County Commissioners held a special meeting on Thursday, January 4, to hear a presentation on the creation of Municipal Utility Districts (MUD). […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats stay undefeated in district
The Rains Wildcats and Lady Cats remain undefeated in District 12-3A. […]
County, Emory, Point see revenue increases
Local sales tax allocations for the new year saw an increase in the amount of money being returned to Rains County, Point and Emory from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. […]
Commissioners continue remodeling, relocation discussion
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, December 28, to accept bids for remodeling two county buildings and discuss event permits. […]
Lady Cats bring home trophy, varsity teams get district wins
The Rains Wildcats and Lady Cats battle at a tournament in Leonard over the holiday break before returning to district play with victories in the new year. […]
For going above and beyond
The American Legion Post 156 awarded Rains County Commissioner Jeremy Cook an award during Thursday’s commissioners court proceedings. […]
Trustees accept Johnson’s retirement
The Board of Trustees of Rains ISD held a special meeting on Monday, December 18, to discuss the voluntary retirement agreement for Superintendent Jennifer Johnson and select Jim Dunlap as the interim superintendent for the district. […]
Council terminates Police Chief Beck, Officer Hanner
The City of Point Chief of Police Jamison Beck was terminated by the Point City Council at a special meeting on Wednesday, December 20. Beck had resigned during the regular meeting on December 14 but rescinded the resignation on December 15. […]