February 1, 2024
Workforce Solutions Hosts Meeting; Rains County Republican Assembly Meeting; Am. Legion Breakfast; Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales […]
News
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. […]
City sells fire station, upgrades wastewater plant
The Point City Council sold the Point Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) building to the Rains County Emergency Service District (ESD), moved forward with repairs at the wastewater plant and considered options for a hiring board during the regular meeting on Thursday, January 11. […]
Council upgrades equipment, discusses issues
The city council of East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 16, to consider new equipment for the water department, payroll issues in the police department and an ordinance on attendance of city council meetings. […]