Early voting for March 5 primary starts soon
Early voting in the March 5 primary election is set to begin on Tuesday, February 20, with several contested state and federal offices, but only one contested local race. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Trustees seek community input, set timeline for hiring new superintendent
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Monday, February 5, to lay out a timeline for hiring a new superintendent, review operating procedures and discuss campus findings. […]
Lady Cats secure district title, Wildcats back in title hunt
The Rains Lady Cats are the champions of District 12-3A, while the Rains Wildcats moved back into the hunt for a district title. […]
Oversized loaded tractor-trailer snarls traffic in Point Saturday
An 18-wheeler truck with an oversized load rolled over into the ditch of Hwy. 69 in Point on Saturday, January 27. […]
Council, EDC, P&Z hold workshop
The called meeting of the East Tawakoni City Council for a workshop with the East Tawakoni Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the East Tawakoni Planning & Zoning Committee for Tuesday, January 30, did not achieve a quorum. […]
Council names Birdwell police chief
The City Council of Point promoted Lasaro Birdwell to Chief of Police for Point and implemented a hiring board during a called meeting on Thursday, January 25. […]
Court focuses on technology, policies, resolutions
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, January 25, to discuss technology, policy updates and a resolution. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats ambush Indians for district wins
The Rains Lady Cats move closer to District 12-3A title, while the Rains Wildcats ended their losing streak on the road. […]
Rain, fog and pot holes follow freezing temps
A pickup truck enters a fog bank while traveling north on Hwy. 19 across the Mildred McMillan Garrett Memorial Bridge on Tuesday, January 23. […]
Freezing temperatures cause water issues
Freezing temperatures and eventual thawing cause issues for local water departments in Rains County last week. […]