Council improves park lighting, updates ordinances
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 19, to consider improving lighting in the city park, repairing water department equipment and updating city ordinances. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Court learns special taxing district in jeopardy
The Rains County Commissioners Court announced the special taxing district would not be created during a special meeting on Thursday, August 21. […]
Lady Cats lose cat fight to Lady Tigers
Rains Lady Cat Arianna Philson goes for the overhead slam through the Blue Ridge defenders during the 3-0 loss to the Lady Tigers on Tuesday, August 26. […]
Wildcats start season in Lone Oak
Rains Wildcat Aiden Runion challenges the Winona Wildcat for the ball as the Cooper Combs plays backup during the final scrimmage of the season on Thursday, August 21, at Wildcat Stadium. […]
Serving those who served
Cay House and Pat Nail serve a barbecue lunch to a table of veterans at the Lake Fork Baptist Church during the Lake Country Neighbors’s annual Veterans Thank You on Tuesday, August 19. […]
Council considers four-day work week for city employees
The Point City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 12, to discuss four-day work week for city employees, enter agreement with Hayter Engineering for plat reviews and consider changes to city owned buildings. […]
Trustees set tax rate, adopt budget, order another VATRE
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees called for a Voter Approved Tax Rate Election (VATRE) after setting the tax rate and budget for the 2025-2026 school year during the regular meeting on Monday, August 18. […]
Commissioners approve contract to clean up county evidence room
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, August 14. On the agenda the court hired a consultant to organize and inventory the evidence room of the Rains County Sheriff’s office, approved the use of the courthouse square for the car show and accepted a proposal for environmental survey of two county buildings. […]
Gallian speaks on inspiration to help disabled veterans
Veterans, family and friends enjoyed food and patriotic fun at the Veterans Thank You event at Lake Fork Baptist Church on Tuesday, August 19. Hosted annually by the Lake Country Neighbors (LCN), the event featured […]
Lined up for the grand opening
In the early morning hours of the first day of school, parents lined up to walk their children to their classrooms at Rains Elementary. […]