Early voting begins Monday
Early voting for the November 8 general election will begin on Monday, October 24, in the election office of the Rains County Courthouse Annex. […]
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Planning for the future
A representative from the University of North Texas talks with Rains High School students about programs offered by the university during the College and Career Day in the Rains High School gym on Monday, October 17. […]
Council approves city dock replacement, building permits
The City Council of East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 18, to approve replacement of the city dock and building permits for two garages. […]
Board adjusts insurance deductibles, plans for future
The Rains Emergency Service District Board adjusted insurance deductibles for the departments and was asked to consider the long term future of a volunteer department at the regular meeting on Monday, October 17. […]
Rains High School Wildcat Band earns fourth First Division rating
The Rains Wildcat Band earned a First Division rating for the fourth year in a row at the Region 3 UIL Marching contest on Wednesday, October 12, in Mesquite. The rating qualifies the band for the UIL Area Marching contest to be held at Collins Athletic Complex in Denton on Saturday, October 22. […]
RHS gym dedicated to Talkington
The family of Kim Sisk Talkington gather for a ceremony to dedicate the RHS gym to her on Tuesday, October 18. Each family was presented with a framed memorial similar to what will be placed in the foyer of the gym. […]
October 20, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Dunbar Cemetery Benefit; VATRE Information Meeting; First Responders’ Dinner; Fall Festival Party; Spooktacular In Sandy Creek Park; Rains County Angel Tree […]
Three hats tossed in the ring for consideration
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Tuesday afternoon, October 11, to open sealed applications to replace David Traylor as sheriff of Rains County. […]
Cross steps down as mayor
The Point City Council announced the resignation of Stephen Cross as mayor and approved a housing development inside the city limits during the regular meeting on Tuesday, October 11. […]
Dogs and cats, appointment of EDC director top council’s agenda
The Emory City Council met in regular session Tuesday evening, September 11, in the city hall council chamber. Among the topics discussed was the increasing nuisance of stray cats and dogs within the city. […]