Primary election signup begins Saturday
The first day to file for a place on the ballot of the 2024 Primary election is Saturday, November 11. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Point, East Tawakoni see increased returns; Emory, county see decrease
Point and East Tawakoni saw an increase in sales tax returns as compared to 2022 while Rains County and Emory saw a decrease in returns from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in November. […]
Wildcats celebrate win in season finale
The Rains varsity football team celebrated their victory by standing in unison during the playing of the school song following the 50-6 season ending win over Bonham on Friday night, November 3. […]
Wildcats finish season with win
The Rains Wildcat varsity football team found the end zone four times in the first half and cruised to a 50-6 victory over the Bonham Warriors for their first win of the season on Friday night, November 3. […]
Commissioners court discusses tax abatements, security
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, October 26, to discuss tax abatements, bid for security cameras at the courthouse and replacing the air conditioning unit at the senior center. […]
Early voting ends Friday; Election Day Tuesday
Early voting continues for the November 7 General Election with seven percent of registered voters in Rains County having already voted early on the tax rate for the school district, vacancies on the Point City Council, establishment of a special taxing district for the county and amendments to the Texas Constitution. […]
Taylor, Fitzgerald honored for their service
Craig Taylor (left) of the Emory Volunteer Fire Department and Michael Fitzgerald (right) of the Point Police Department were awarded Fireman of the Year and Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the Rabb Brothers Memorial American Legion Post 156. […]
Wildcats continue to improve, stung by Yellowjackets late
The Rains Wildcat varsity football team led the Mineola Yellowjackets at halftime, but were unable to hang on in the 35-32 loss on Friday night, October 27, at Wildcat Stadium. […]
Lady Cats season ends in playoffs
The season came to an end for the Rains High School Lady Cat varsity volleyball team on Monday, October 30, with a bi-district playoff loss. […]
Point, ESD discuss local fire department
The Point City Council held a regular meeting on Thursday, October 19, to consider the future of the Point Volunteer Fire Department building, update ordinances and adjust the lease amount of the old city hall building. […]