Commissioners set proposed tax rate for Rains County
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Thursday, August 7, to set the tax rate for the 2025-2026 budget year. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Point sees major increase in returns, all others steady
The City of Point saw a 30-percent increase while Emory and Rains County saw a decrease in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock in August compared to last year. […]
Bicycle ride for PTSD awareness passes through Rains County
The 2nd Annual Bicycle Ride to the National Convention passed through Rains County on Saturday, August 2. […]
Serving and Socializing
The ladies of the Point Ladies Civic Club serve up warm hospitality and cold homemade ice cream during the annual Ice Cream Social in the Point Community Center on Saturday night, August 2. […]
Fall practice underway for Wildcats
Rains Wildcats drive through the tackling dummies during drill on the second day of fall practice at Wildcat Stadium on Tuesday, August 5. […]
A leaping catch
A young Wildcat leaps into the sky to make a touchdown catch during the Wildcat Football camp held Monday and Tuesday, July 28 and 29. […]
Back to School Fair, Meet the Teacher to be held August 7
Rains ISD will hold their Back to School Fair and Meet the Teacher on Thursday, August 7. […]
Commissioners discuss software for jail, contract out on-site sewage inspections
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, July 24, to consider options for computerizing the Rains County Jail, a contract for on-site sewage inspections and to transfer funds for the upgrade of a county road. […]
Board discusses tower lease agreement, budgets
The Rains County Emergency Service District board heard updates on a lease agreement for the radio tower and looked over budgets during the regular meeting on Monday, July 15. […]
Council considers use of city land, short term rental license
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 15, to consider use of city property, take action on a short term rental application and set dates for workshops. […]