Snowman fun!
The Kirby children with their softball-themed snowman are (l-r): Kinsler, Stryker, Greenlee, Oaklee and Radlee Kirby. They are the children of Kyle and Cecily Kirby of Rains County. […]
News
Beto offers aid to Rains County
Robert “Beto” O’Rourke speaks with Marvin Henson about water shortage in the county at the Rains County Courthouse on Monday, February 22. […]
February 23, 2021
Good Samaritans February Schedule;Justice Bridges Memorial Day Rescheduled; Hooten’s, LLC Hosts Blood Drive; County Line Bapt. Holds Fundraiser; Alba-Golden FFA Shot Clinic; The Talent Box Holds Fundraiser; High School Art Competition; Founder’s Day Meeting; Point Library Reopens; FBC Yantis 150 Year Celebration; Vendor Signups For Founders Day […]
Commissioners amend lease agreement, update by-laws
Rains County Commissioners changed the lease agreement for election equipment, updated the Rains County Tourism Board by-laws and approved the auction of equipment during the regular meeting on Thursday, February 11. […]
Two RISD seats to be contested
The May election will see contested races for place 2 and 3 on the Rains ISD Board of Trustees, while Emory and East Tawakoni are expected to cancel elections. […]
Freezing temperatures bring rolling blackouts
Last week’s forecasted arctic blast made its arrival, and with it came plunging temperatures that dipped into the single digits, a wintery mix of freezing precipitation, and rolling blackouts. […]
Campuses closed through Wednesday
The campuses of Rains ISD were idle Monday, February 15, for Presidents Day. Later that morning, parents were notified that all campuses would be closed through Wednesday, February 17. […]
Board orders May 1 election, extends travel resolution
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held the regular meeting on Monday, February 8, to hire a new athletic director and head football coach, hear the Texas Assessment Progress Report and order an election for May 1. […]
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. […]
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. […]