Recognized for excellence
Rabb Brothers Memorial American Legion Post 156 recognized excellence in local departments during the sixth annual First Responders Banquet on Thursday, October 30. […]
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Point Volunteer Firefighter of the Year
Heather Rollins (left) presented Kaitlyn Sullivan with a City of Point Certificate of Achievement for being the Point Volunteer Firefighter of the Year during a First Responders’ dinner held Thursday, October 30. […]
November 6, 2025
American Legion Breakfast; Veteran’s Day Parade; Angel Tree Applications Available Online; Grief Share Seminar; Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Toys For Tots Applications Available Online […]
Commissioners decide fate of building, accept grant donations
The Rains County Commissioners Court decided the fate of the old driver license building, accepted donated items to the Rains County Sheriff’s Office and approved resolutions for a grant during the regular meeting on Thursday, October 23. […]
Council upgrades city equipment, approves land redevelopment
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 21, to upgrade city equipment and approve redevelopment of property on Hwy. 276 in the city limits. […]
Early voting ends Friday, Election Day is Tuesday, November 4
Early voting ends on Friday, October 31, and residents go to the polls on Tuesday, November 4, to make their voices heard in the election for seats on the Point City Council, the voter approved tax rate election (VATRE) for Rains ISD and 17 constitutional amendments to the Texas Constitution. […]
It’s Fall Y’all
As a cold front finally brings some fall-feeling brisk weather to the county, René Morris — with the help of Walter and Weezie, her two dogs — braves the cold north wind to harvest pecans on Wednesday morning, October 29. […]
October 30, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Golf Ball Drop; American Legion Breakfast; Veteran’s Day Parade; Angel Tree Applications Available Online; Toys For Tots Applications Available Online […]
Council discusses water notification issues, remodeling of community center
The Point City Council discussed issues with emergency water shutoff notifications, upcoming remodeling of Point Community Center and changed bank account signatories during the regular meeting on Tuesday, October 14. […]
Just moseying on through
A rider on horseback, identified as Mike, was seen passing through Emory on Monday afternoon, October 20. […]