Freezing temperatures cause water issues
Freezing temperatures and eventual thawing cause issues for local water departments in Rains County last week. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
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. […]
Ladies continue to role through district, Wildcats stumble
The Rains Lady Cats continue to roll through District 12-3A play while the Rains Wildcats have lost their last two games. […]
Commissioners hear plan for future retreat; discuss subdivision status
The Rains County Commissioners held a regular meeting on Thursday, January 11, to hear a presentation on a new facility coming to the county, approve agreements and discuss the status of subdivision. […]
City sells fire station, upgrades wastewater plant
The Point City Council sold the Point Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) building to the Rains County Emergency Service District (ESD), moved forward with repairs at the wastewater plant and considered options for a hiring board during the regular meeting on Thursday, January 11. […]
Council upgrades equipment, discusses issues
The city council of East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 16, to consider new equipment for the water department, payroll issues in the police department and an ordinance on attendance of city council meetings. […]
Snow, freezing temperatures force closings for safety
Snow and freezing temperatures forced closures of school, county offices and several businesses to start a shortened holiday week. […]
Lady Cats finish first half on top, Wildcats suffer first district loss
The Rains Lady Cats finish the first half of District 12-3A in first place while the Rains Wildcats suffer their first district loss of the season. […]
Commissioners learn about MUDs
The Rains County Commissioners held a special meeting on Thursday, January 4, to hear a presentation on the creation of Municipal Utility Districts (MUD). […]
Trustees approve contract with interim superintendent
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held the first regular meeting of the new year on Monday, January 8, to hear the annual audit report, approve an interim superintendent contract and set a calendar for constructing the next budget for the district. […]