New active case confirmed
Rains County Judge Wayne Wolfe released a statement on Friday, June 12, confirming that a new active case of COVID-19 had been confirmed in Rains County by the Northeast Texas Public Health District. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Trustees hear plan to generate $2.3 million with ratification election
The Board of Trustees of Rains ISD heard a presentation on generating an additional $2.3 million for the district, purchased new laptops and an RLA curriculum, and reduced the transfer fee for students during a three-hour, regular meeting on June 8. […]
Statewide allocations down while local allocations up
While the State of Texas saw an 11.7-percent decline in sales tax allocations statewide, Rains County and the cities of Emory, East Tawakoni and Point saw significant increases in percentage of money being returned in June from the Texas State Comptroller’s Office compared to last year. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats begin prep for new year of sports
As of Monday, June 8, Rains Wildcat and Lady Cat high school and junior high athletes have been allowed to proceed with Summer Strength/Conditioning Programs and Sports Specific Skill Instruction by the University Interscholastic League (UIL). […]
Council accepts bid for lawncare, tables other items
The Point City Council approved a bid to maintain city-owned lawns and tabled two items during the regular meeting on Tuesday, June 9. […]
Court considers budgets, updates personnel policy
The Rains County Commissioners Court considered the Rains County Appraisal District budget, updated the personnel policy and passed a resolution concerning grants during the regular meeting on Thursday, June 11. […]
Party runoffs rescheduled for July 14
The runoff election for Rains County Commissioner of Precinct 1 has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, as part of the statewide party runoff elections. […]
Fourth case confirmed in Rains County
Confirmation of a fourth case of COVID-19 attributed to Rains County was announced by the office of Rains County Judge Wayne Wolfe on Tuesday, June 2. […]
Court approves payment of invoice at special meeting
The Rains County Commissioners Court met to approve the payment of an invoice from grant funds on Thursday, June 4, in the courtroom of the Rains County Courthouse. […]
Library reopens to the public
East Tawakoni Library begins to reopen for the public. The library is scheduled to open from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday and 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday as volunteers are available. […]