Council discusses building permits, sets workshop dates
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 18, to discuss verification of permitted work and set dates and times for budget workshops. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Point sees significant increase in tax returns for August
The City of Point saw a 40 percent increase while Emory, East Tawakoni and Rains County saw a decrease in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of Texas Comptroller […]
Temperatures, power usage reach near record highs
Residents of Rains County experienced a brief relief on Tuesday, August 25, from the triple-digit heat that had gripped the county for the better part of two weeks causing dropping lake levels and pushing the Texas power grid to near all-time record usage. […]
Lady Cats bring home trophy from Van, fall to Lady Tigers
The Rains Lady Cat varsity volleyball team brought home the championship from a volleyball tournament in Van, but fell to Blue Ridge at home. […]
Wildcats ready to get started
Focused on the Bulldog, Wildcat Chris Montano slides outside to cut off the running lane of the running back during the scrimmage against Edgewood on Thursday, August 20. […]
One incumbent files for re-election as another seat left vacant
One candidate filed to run for one of two open seats on the Point City Council by the deadline on Monday, August 17. […]
Commissioners administer grants, plan courthouse repairs
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, August 13, for grant administration and rehab of the Rains County Courthouse. […]
Council advances water upgrades, approves sale of vehicles
The Point City Council planned for the future of the city’s water system and liquidated assets during the regular meeting on Thursday, August 13. […]
Let’s get it started!
The Rains Wildcat high school football team made their inaugural run out of the helmet to the delight of the crowd during the Meet the Wildcats event at Wildcat Stadium on Friday night, August 14. […]
Lady Cats get win amid slow start
Rains Lady Cat varsity volleyball team scored a victory at Sulphur Springs tournament, but fell in five-set thriller at home. The Lady Cats opened the Sulphur Springs volleyball tournament on Thursday, August 13, with a […]