January 21, 2020
Good Samaritans’ Thrift Shop Sale; Jam The Gym To Be Held Fri., Jan. 24; Bureau Hiring Census Takers; Republican Meet And Greet; Point Library Reading Challenge; Free Bible Study; Tweens Meet At RC Public Library […]
News
Emergency warning system switchover hits snag
As severe weather approached Rains County on Friday, January 9, an issue was discovered that could have resulted in many residents not being alerted through the mass emergency notification system they had signed up for. […]
Two arrested during Friday morning raid
Two suspects were taken into custody and narcotics were seized during the execution of a search warrant in Emory on Friday morning, January 10, according to a statement from the Rains County Sheriff’s Department. […]
Eagle Fest boasts tours, shows and eagles
The 25th annual Rains County Eagle Fest takes place on Saturday, January 18, at the Rains County Fairgrounds in Emory. […]
Point Civic club January meeting
The Point Ladies’ Civic Club met the first Thursday of January, with 31 members present. A delicious dinner was served by Annette Hays, Sherry Malone, Melanie Lemmons, Avon Hatley and Sue McDonald. After dinner, hostess gifts were presented, and Lou Harris won the door prize. […]
January 14, 2020
Good Samaritans’ Thrift Shop Sale; Point Community Library, New Hours; FOL Meets, Jan. 16; Tweens Meet At RC Public Library; Free Bible Study […]
Wrestling company makes Point its new home
The Southwest Wrestling Entertainment (SWE) announced on Monday, December 23, that the company had signed a broadcast deal with a Right Now TV, a national television network and designated the “Old Gin” in Point as the new permanent home for the company’s events. […]
Council to allow chickens; increases police force
The East Tawakoni City Council made plans to revise the current city ordinance on chickens, reviewed the master plan for the city and approved the hire of an additional officer on the city’s police department during the regular meeting on Tuesday, December 17. […]
ESD Board considers lease; reviews external audit
The Rains County Emergency Services District (ESD) reviewed the annual external audit, considered leasing space on a city owned tower and heard reports during the regular meeting on Monday, December 16. […]
Mid-winter bald eagle count this weekend
The annual mid-winter bald eagle count of Lake Fork will take place on Saturday and Sunday, January 11-12. The public is invited to meet at the Oak Ridge Marina Cafe each morning of the event at 7:00 a.m. to get instructions. […]