Council designates James Woodson Day for the city
The City Council of the City of Point held a regular meeting on Thursday, March 9, to divide two properties, welcome new businesses and proclaim James Woodson Day. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Point sales tax revenue remains up, others decline
The City of Point saw a 10-percent increase, while Rains County, Emory and East Tawakoni saw declines in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in March compared to last year. […]
Wildcats complete weekend tournament, open district with win
The Rains Wildcats baseball team hosted games for the Canton tournament and opened district with a win over Commerce. […]
Lady Cats shut out district teams
The Rains Lady Cats softball team continues to roll through District 12-3A with two more shutout victories. […]
District expected to lose a million dollars in funding
Assistant Superintendent of Finance Jeff Fisher informed the Rains ISD Board of Trustees that the district would be losing about a million dollars in state funding during the meeting on Monday, March 6. […]
Trustees consider finances, policy updates
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday, March 6, to hear a report on school finances, update the cheerleader constitution and revise district policies. […]
Three candidates file for special election in Emory
Three candidates have filed for the May 6 special election to fill the empty seat on the Emory City Council before the deadline on Monday, March 6. […]
Lady Cats experience rough weekend, open district with win
The Rains Lady Cats softball team finished 1-4 at tournament in Brenham, but open district with a no-hitter. […]
Wildcats rolling on the diamond
The Rains Wildcats baseball team suffered a loss on opening day, but reeled off five straight wins heading into a weekend tournament in Canton. […]
Commissioners court to fund road improvements, approves garden plan
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, February 23, to assign American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for county road improvements and consider a plan for a garden at the Emory Senior Center. […]