Number of active cases drop to eight
Rains County Judge Wayne Wolfe sent out a press release Monday morning, September 14, updating the number of confirmed cases in Rains County. […]
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City election, city secretary duties addressed
The Point City Council contracted Rains County for election services, heard updates on properties within the city limits and assigned additional duties to the city secretary during the regular meeting on Tuesday, September 8. […]
Emory’s allocations surpass $1M, Point sees large increase
Local sales tax allocations from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar for September has the City of Emory’s year-to-date total crossing a million dollars and the City of Point generating 84 percent more revenue than this time last year. […]
Area road work report
The following is worked planned in Hunt and Rains counties during the week of September 14. […]
September 15, 2020
FOL Members Meet September 17; Sandy Creek Playground Fundraiser; FOL Book Sale Is Back, Oct. 16-17; Jake Wilson Tournament, Oct. 10; FBC Yantis 150 Year Celebration, Oct. 18; RHS 1963 Class Reunion Canceled; Woosley Cemetery Meeting Canceled […]
Commissioners court sets proposed tax rate and adjusts budget
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Thursday, September 4, to consider accepting a new proposed tax rate, consider software for the Road & Bridge Department and review the social media policy. […]
UIL threatens districts for non-compliance
Last week, The Dallas Morning News reported that the University Interscholastic League [UIL] Texas, the governing body of public high school academic and athletic competition in the state, sent out letters to superintendents throughout the state notifying them of an update to the UIL COVID-19 risk-mitigation guidelines and that schools and their fans follow those guidelines or risk sanctions. […]
Free car show planned for Saturday
The Reed Classic Car Show will be held on Saturday, September 12, near the intersection of Hwy. 276 and FM 47. […]
Jeepin’ for the Blue
The Lake Fork Creek Jeep Club gathered Monday morning, September 7, on the Rains County Courthouse square to show support for members of the law enforcement and emergency responders community with a parade around the Lake Fork area. […]
Two area churches have the Christmas spirit
House of Prayer and Bethany Church have joined forces to bring Christmas to people in need this holiday season. […]