RISD accepts big check
Nathaniel Hooten, Brandon Roberts and Megan Lawrence of the Education Foundation of Rains ISD present a donation of $44,743.22 to Rains ISD Board of Trustees President Philip Alexander. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Commissioners name Trevino County Treasurer
The Rains County Commissioners Court selected Jennifer Trevino as county treasurer at the end of its regular meeting on Wednesday, November 27. […]
Christmas festivities in Rains County get underway this weekend
Christmas festivities in Rains County get underway this weekend to get everyone in the holiday spirit. […]
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. […]
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. […]