Council names Birdwell police chief
The City Council of Point promoted Lasaro Birdwell to Chief of Police for Point and implemented a hiring board during a called meeting on Thursday, January 25. […]
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Council, EDC, P&Z hold workshop
The called meeting of the East Tawakoni City Council for a workshop with the East Tawakoni Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the East Tawakoni Planning & Zoning Committee for Tuesday, January 30, did not achieve a quorum. […]
February 1, 2024
Workforce Solutions Hosts Meeting; Rains County Republican Assembly Meeting; Am. Legion Breakfast; Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales […]
Board orders fire truck for Point, modifies EMS carport
The Rains County Emergency Service District ordered a new fire truck for the Point Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), extended the carport at the EMS building and heard monthly reports during the regular meeting on Monday, January 22. […]
No data exposed during breach of third-party software
Officials at Rains ISD announced that no personal information was exposed during a data breach reported by Raptor Technologies, a third-party software vendor utilized by the district for managing front office check-ins. […]
Freezing temperatures cause water issues
Freezing temperatures and eventual thawing cause issues for local water departments in Rains County last week. […]
Rain, fog and pot holes follow freezing temps
A pickup truck enters a fog bank while traveling north on Hwy. 19 across the Mildred McMillan Garrett Memorial Bridge on Tuesday, January 23. […]
UT-Tyler releases FallDean’s and President’s lists
Brandon Bacon, Avery Gowin, Emma Mays and Katie Thurman, all of Emory, and Jordan Montalvo, of Point, were named to honor role at UT-Tyler. […]
January 25, 2024
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Am. Legion Dinner; Rains County Democratic Party Hosts Cardell […]
Commissioners hear plan for future retreat; discuss subdivision status
The Rains County Commissioners held a regular meeting on Thursday, January 11, to hear a presentation on a new facility coming to the county, approve agreements and discuss the status of subdivision. […]