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. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
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. […]
Middletons tell their story
Mark and Jalise Middleton of Forestburg, Texas, spoke at a meeting of the Rains County Republican Assembly on Tuesday, January 9, at the House of Prayer. […]
County, Emory, Point see revenue increases
Local sales tax allocations for the new year saw an increase in the amount of money being returned to Rains County, Point and Emory from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats stay undefeated in district
The Rains Wildcats and Lady Cats remain undefeated in District 12-3A. […]
Commissioners continue remodeling, relocation discussion
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, December 28, to accept bids for remodeling two county buildings and discuss event permits. […]
Lady Cats bring home trophy, varsity teams get district wins
The Rains Wildcats and Lady Cats battle at a tournament in Leonard over the holiday break before returning to district play with victories in the new year. […]
Council terminates Police Chief Beck, Officer Hanner
The City of Point Chief of Police Jamison Beck was terminated by the Point City Council at a special meeting on Wednesday, December 20. Beck had resigned during the regular meeting on December 14 but rescinded the resignation on December 15. […]