Lady Cats bring home trophy, Wildcats continue win streak
The Rains Lady Cat and Wildcat basketball teams enjoyed a successful lead up to the Thanksgiving holiday break. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
ESD board increases firefighter incentives, makes plan for future vehicles
The Rains County Emergency Service District (ESD) board increased the pay-per-run for local firefighters and planned for future vehicle purchases for the local departments during the regular meeting on Monday, November 18. […]
Warrants issued for five suspects in vehicle burglaries, two in custody
Hopkins County issued a press release on November 20 which stated that warrants had been issued for five individuals and two are in custody in connection with the rash of recent vehicle burglaries in several East Texas counties including Rains County. […]
Council awards bid, allows variance to fence ordinance
The city council of East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 19, to award a bid for sludge removal at the sewer plant, decide on a variance for a fence and purchase of police equipment. […]
Meeting neighbors’ needs
Volunteers Lucy McBride and Susan Montalvo assist in building Thanksgiving meals for some East Tawakoni residents at the East Tawakoni Library and Storm Shelter on Monday night, November 25. […]
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. […]
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. […]
SRA seeks comment on rule and regulation changes for area lakes
The Sabine River Authority of Texas (SRA) is seeking public comment on revisions to the rules and regulations concerning commercial development and grandfathering of existing properties for Lake Tawakoni and Lake Fork. […]
Lady Cats back to winning, Wildcats encounter rough road
The Rains Lady Cat basketball team notched two more wins while the Rains Wildcat basketball team opened the season with a loss on the road. […]
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. […]