Tax revenues up for holiday season
Local sales tax allocations for Rains County, the City of Point and the City of East Tawakoni have increased compared to 2023, while Emory saw a slight decline in growth during the holiday season. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
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. […]
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. […]