Council approves variance, combining of lots
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 17, to allow a variance for a cargo container and approve the combining of lots in the Sandy Shores subdivision. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Council upgrades water plant systems
The City of Point’s water treatment plant will continue to be upgraded as the city council approved the purchase of a new Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) system during the regular meeting on Thursday, January 12. […]
Court appoints auditor, discusses permits
The Rains County Commissioners Court appointed the county auditor, approved plats and discussed permits for oversized loads on county roads during the regular meeting on Thursday, January 12. […]
ESD board continues discussion on firefighter compensation
The board of the Rains County Emergency Service District continued the discussion of compensation for the county’s volunteer firemen, amended contracts with the departments and selected a new auditor for the district during the regular meeting on Monday, January 16. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats suffer first district loss, bounce back
The Rains Wildcats and Lady Cats were handed their first district losses, but bounced back with wins. […]
Lady Cats set sights on return to Austin
The Rains Lady Cat softball team gathers for final instructions from Coach Scott Delozier before returning to the field for more practice reps. […]
District officially adopts four-day school week
The four-day instructional week calendar for Rains Independent School District for 2023-2024 was approved by the Rains ISD Board of Trustees during the regular meeting on Monday, January 9. […]
Registration for city, school board elections begins Wednesday
Candidates may now file for a place on the ballot of the May 6 election for seats on the Rains Independent School District Board of Trustees, Emory City Council and East Tawakoni City Council. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats tame Tigers to stay undefeated in district
The Rains Wildcats and Lady Cats returned to district play after a bye to win close games over the Commerce Tigers and Lady Tigers on Tuesday, January 10. […]
A trio of many
The trio of Rains County Clerk Mandy Sawyer, Rains County Treasurer Teresa Northcutt, and District Clerk Laura Pate prepare to take their oaths of office with Rains County Judge Linda Wallace set to hold the bible and Eighth District Judge Eddie Northcutt to administer the oaths. […]