Trustees discuss budgets, tax rates and personnel
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees was updated on the district budget, proposed budget for next year and staffing during the regular meeting on Monday, August 10. […]
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Deadline to sign up for election is Monday
The last day for citizens to submit an application to be placed on the ballot for a seat on the Point City Council is Monday, August 17. […]
Council hears concerns from resident concerning drainage during regular meeting
The Emory City Council met in regular session Tuesday evening, August 11, at Emory City Hall. […]
Dishing it out
The Point Ladies Service Club dished out scoops of home-made ice cream Saturday evening, August 8, at the Point Civic Center. […]
August 13, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; American Legion Dinner; Election workers needed; Rains County Republicans host screening; Reserved season football tickets on sale now […]
Return to Classes
Scenes from the first day of classes at Rains Elementary School (RES) on Tuesday morning. Parents and students await the opening of doors at RES.
Court addresses plats, considers groundwater district
The Rains County Commissioners Court addressed plats in the county and decided on the plan for a groundwater district during the regular meeting on Thursday, July 30. […]
Fair organizers remind exhibitors of upcoming deadlines
With the 96th Annual Rains County Fair set for September 15-19, organizers are reminding exhibitors, vendors and contestants that several entry deadlines are approaching in the coming weeks. […]
August 6, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; GriefShare Sessions begin; American Legion Breakfast; Rains Co. Fair pageant applications […]
Game wardens rescue angler after 3 hours in Lake Tawakoni
Two Texas Game Wardens — Dewayne Noble, stationed in Rains County, and Josh Bonney, stationed in Hunt County — rescued an angler Friday who spent more than three hours in the water after his boat struck a submerged tree during Media Bass Fishing Championship Tour, a bass fishing tournament on Lake Tawakoni. […]