Two-mile bridge named for fallen soldier
The Hwy. 276 bridge over Lake Tawakoni in Hunt and Rains counties was officially named Staff Sergeant Shawn Henry McNabb Memorial Bridge as of September 1. […]
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Commander Kevin Ray assumes command of PCU Savannah
On August 16, 2021, United States Navy Commander Kevin Ray assumed command of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship PCU Savannah (LCS 28) Blue Crew at Naval Base San Diego in California. […]
September 7, 2021
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Am. Legion Buffet Breakfast; Class of 1963 Reunion Canceled; Class of 1964 Reunion; SRSUD Scrap Salvage Campaign; Community Center In Bonanza Opens; Shelby Town Hall Meet And Greet […]
Rains County Judge dies Thursday
Born in Grand Prairie on February 25, 1954, Clarence Wayne Wolfe and his family soon moved to Rains County, where he was raised and attended school. Known as Wayne, he graduated Rains High School in 1972 and married his wife, Diana, in 1983. […]
Local Shoppe tax abatement incentive considered
The Rains County Commissioners Court held its regular meeting on August 26 in the courtroom of the Rains County Courthouse. […]
Point City Council considers water meter systems
Point City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, August 24, at Point City Hall. Newly appointed mayor, Stephen Cross presided over the meeting, since former mayor Johnny Northcutt resigned earlier that day. […]
Morgan steps into new position at RISD
The 2021/2022 school year at Rains Independent School District is starting out with a lot of promise. The district is still basking in the honor that Rains High School Lady Cats recently earned by winning the 2019 and 2021 Softball State Championship, and faculty and staff are eager to carry out the district’s vision “In Pursuit of Excellence.” […]
August 31, 2021
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; SRSUD Scrap Salvage Campaign […]
Whataburger, reduced tax rate top Emory City Council meeting
Those who live and travel through Emory will begin to see construction across 22 acres at the intersection of FM 515 and Hwy. 69, according to Emory Development Corporation (EDC) Director Robert Worley. He told the Emory City Council on Tuesday, August 17, at its regular meeting, that the acreage had been sold to a company which plans to build a convenience store, truck stop and Whataburger on the land. […]
Mayor Northcutt resigns
The City of Point has a new acting mayor. Recently approved by the Point City Council as Mayor Pro Tem, Stephen Cross will now take over all mayoral duties. Former elected Mayor Johnny Northcutt submitted a letter of resignation to Point City Secretary Angie Good on Tuesday, August 17. […]