Council hears from citizens, take steps to improve
The Point City Council heard concerns from citizens, purchased a new excavator and entered into a contract with Red Alert during the regular meeting on Tuesday, February 9. […]
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Ladies’ civic club
On the first Thursday in February, the Point Ladies’ Civic club met for the first time this year at the Point Community Center. Eighteen members were present to meet the new board of directors. […]
Godfather of hip-hop radio
Greg Mack is one of the most transformational figures in radio. Known mostly for creating what is called the “Rhythmic” format, a format heard all across the USA. […]
February 16, 2021
Good Samaritans February Schedule; St. John’s Host Blood Drive; County Line Bapt. Holds Fundraiser; Alba-Golden FFA Shot Clinic; The Talent Box Holds Fundraiser; High School Art Competition; Point Library Reopens; FBC Yantis 150 Year Celebration; Vendor Signups For Founders Day […]
Winter Storm Warning and Advisory for Rains County
A prolonged and unprecedented winter weather event with significant to extreme impacts to travel and infrastructure will continue through the next several days. […]
Coker brought on board as athletic director, football coach
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Charlie Coker as the new athletic director and head football coach for the district at the regular meeting on Monday, February 8. […]
Deadline to file for May 1 election is Friday
The deadline to file for a place on the ballot of the May 1 election for a position on the Rains ISD Board of Trustees, the city council of Emory or City of East Tawakoni City Council is Friday, February 12, by 5:00 p.m. […]
Plans underway for June 19 Founder’s Day
The Founder’s Day committee met Monday, February 1, to begin planning the 2021 Founder’s Day festivities. Due to the cancellation of last year’s 150th anniversary, Founder’s Day will incorporate the county’s sesquicentennial celebration. […]
Preparing for winter’s blast
The National Weather Service issued a weather update Monday morning, February 8, for the possibility of winter precipitation in the area Wednesday night and Thursday morning. […]
Trailblazers, icons and legends
The month of February was chosen because of the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln (February 12) and Frederick Douglass (February 14), two men who were revered and celebrated in Black communities. […]