Commissioners hear audit, set tax rate, and purchase vehicles
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, July 27, to hear the annual financial audit, purchase vehicles and adopt a proposed tax rate. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
New coach, new field, new season
New Rains High School Head Football Coach/Athletic Director Bryan Oakes speaks to players following the morning practice on Wednesday, August 2, at Wildcat Stadium. […]
RHS students return from NYC
Rains High School students traveled to New York City June 15-19 on an educational field trip to see the Statue of Liberty, the 9/11 Memorial, Radio City Music Hall, and several other iconic locations. […]
Trustees appoint Salem as new member; adopt proposed budget
Maggie Salem was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Place 2 on the Rains ISD Board of Trustees during a special meeting for a budget workshop on Tuesday, July 25. […]
Lt. Col. Green talks service at Veterans Thank You
Lt. Col. Timothy Green, USA, Ret. spoke of the impact military service and a caring family had on his life during the 13th Annual Veteran Thank You at the Lake Fork Baptist Church on Tuesday, July 18. […]
District discusses remodels, budget
The Rains County Emergency Service District (ESD) board held a regular meeting on Monday, July 17, to reimburse the cost of the new helipad, consider upgrades to the EMS building and begin preliminary work on next years budget. […]
Court adopts subdivision updates; talks tax abatements, begins work on budget
The Rains County Commissioners Court adopted updates to the subdivision policy, discussed guidelines for granting tax abatements and began work on the budget during the regular meeting on Thursday, July 13, and Friday, July 14. […]
Increase returns for Point, Emory crosses milestone
The City of Point saw a 25-percent increase in sales tax revenue compared to last year and remains the only local taxing district ahead of the year-to-date totals according to the new numbers released by the Texas Comptroller’s office on Wednesday, July 12. […]
Trustees to accept applications to fill open seat
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees decided to accept applications to fill the open seat on the board, changed Community in Schools provider and set a date to work on the budget during the regular meeting on Tuesday, July 11. […]
Council discusses dangerous buildings, Emory City Centre
The Emory City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 11, to consider action on substandard and dangerous properties in the city and renting of the Emory City Center. […]