Sign up for Point City Council election under way
The City of Point is accepting applications from citizens who wish to be placed on the ballot for a seat on the Point City Council. The registration deadline is August 17 by 5:30 p.m. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
County fire marshal appointed, special tax district discussed
The Rains County Commissioners Court appointed a new fire marshal for the county and discussed a sales tax district during the regular meeting on Thursday, July 9. […]
Council updated on water tanks, discusses rate increases
The Point City Council held a regular meeting on Thursday, July 9, to hear more updates on the work performed by J&A Coating and discuss water, sewer and garbage rate increases. […]
Emory hits milestone early, county continues upward trajectory
Emory eclipses a milestone earlier than previous years and Rains County continues to see increases in sales tax revenue compared to 2025 according to the new numbers released by the Texas Comptroller’s office on Wednesday, July 8. […]
Presenting Old Glory
The American Legion Post 156 Color Guard presented the colors for the Pledge of Allegiance during the regular meeting of the Rains County Commissioners Court on Thursday, July 9. […]
Shedd sworn in as Fire Marshal
David Shedd, on the left, is sworn in as the new Rains County Fire Marshal by Rains County Judge Brent Hilliard on Thursday, July 9. […]
Parading American
Harold Chandler, dressed patriotic, waves to residents of East Tawakoni from a 1962 AMC Rambler American convertible during the Fourth of July parade on Saturday, July 4. […]
Wallace, Jones nominated for Region 7 Teacher of the Year
Rains ISD teachers Shantil Wallace and Tiny Jones will be honored at the Region 7 Teacher of the Year ceremony and luncheon on Tuesday, July 14, in Longview. […]
Commissioners welcome new member, approve courthouse improvements
The Rains County Commissioners Court welcomed its newest member, approved a proposal to replace windows in the courthouse and agreed to contracts during the regular meeting on Thursday, June 25. […]
Celebrate the Fourth of July throughout the area
Though Poppers in the Park will not be held this year, there are still plenty of places to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States on this Fourth of July. […]