Walking through the future
Members of the Class of 2026 receives congratulations from members of the Class of 2036 as they walk through the halls of the Rains Elementary building during the Senior Walk on May 12. […]
News
Council hears citizens’ comments in monthly meeting
The Emory City Council met in regular session on Tuesday evening, May 12. During the meeting, the council witnessed a new police officer sworn in, approved a code-enforcement contract and an additional patrol position, and listened to resident concerns about parking, city-employee conduct, and drainage. […]
May 21, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales, American Legion Dinner, Willow Springs Annual Homecoming, Pilgrim Rest Cemetery Annual Meeting […]
Run for the Parks
One hundred seven participants take off across two-mile bridge over Lake Tawakoni during the annual 5K Race Across the Bridge event on Saturday, May 9, in East Tawakoni. […]
Council updated on debt, makes plan to sell property
The Point City Council held a regular meeting for the first time since December of 2025 on Tuesday, May 12, to hear updates on the city’s debt and begin the process of selling city property to help with budget shortfalls. […]
Early voting for Primary runoff starts Monday
Early voting for the May 26 primary runoff election starts on Monday, May 18, to set the party candidates for the November General Election. […]
Board approves plans, hears budget updates
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees approved future plans, heard reports and were updated on the budget during the regular meeting on Monday, May 11. […]
Local Emory Resident Recognized Through Texas Conservation Awards Program
Henry Potts, of Emory, has been recognized through the Texas Conservation Awards Program for his outstanding commitment to soil and water conservation. […]
Point nearly doubles tax receipts over previous year
The Texas Comptroller is returning over a billion dollars to statewide taxing districts in May with Point and Rains County receiving significant increases in returns compared to last year. […]
Build-Off team place fifth at state
The Rains FFA Build-Off team placed fifth at the TXHSWS State Welding Competition held at the Texas State Technical College in Abilene on May 7 and 8. […]