Deadline to file for primaries is Monday
The last day to file for a place on the ballot of the March 3 primaries is Monday, December 8, as the congressional districts in Texas remain in flux. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Senior Center, county survey, NETAC building top court’s agenda
The Rains County Commissioners Court agreed to take over electric service at the Senior Citizen Center, approved a contract to draw city and county boundaries and sent a letter to the Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center (NETAC) to vacate a county building during the regular meeting on Thursday, November 26. […]
Lady Cats add another win, Wildcats suffer first loss
The Rains Lady Cats cruised to another victory, while the Rains Wildcats had their first loss of the season. […]
Eleven Wildcats named to District 7-3A All-District Team
Eleven Rains Wildcat football players were selected to the All-District team for District 7-3A-D1 on Monday, December 1. […]
Council approves equipment repairs, amends EDC articles
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 18, to authorize repairs on water department equipment and amend the Articles of Incorporation for the East Tawakoni Economic Development Corporation (EDC). […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats continue to tally wins
The Rains Lady Cats and Wildcats continue to notch wins as the season on the courts gets underway. […]
Getting in the spirit of Thanksgiving
Members of the Women’s Service Club serve Thanksgiving meals to attendees at the Rose Community Center at lunch time on Thursday, November 13. […]
Local primary election sign up underway, new congressional maps in limbo
Four local candidates have filed for a place on the ballot of the Republican primary to be held on March 3, 2026 as the new congressional districts in Texas are blocked by a federal court. […]
Council, VFD discuss concerns; adopts policies and procedures
The Point City Council clarified a misunderstanding with the Point Volunteer Fire Department, adopted policy and procedures for the council and granted Point Ladies Civic Club free use of the Point Community Center during the regular meeting on Tuesday, November 11. […]
Court approves donations, holiday lights for the courthouse
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, November 13, to donate body cams to Emory, approve installation of Christmas lights on the Rains County Courthouse and appoint the county judge to approve department head timesheets. […]