Celebrating 125 Years
The Emory branch of Commercial Bank of Texas hosted a gathering to celebrate 125 years of operation for CBTX on Thursday, March 26. […]
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Rains high school students advance to region in academics
Rains High School had five students qualify for regional from the District 12-3A Academic meet at Chisum High School recently. […]
April 2, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; American Legion Breakfast; Alba Public Library Celebration […]
April 2 last day to registerto vote in Point election
The last day for residents of the City of Point to register to vote in the May 2 election is Thursday, April 2. […]
Council upgrades meter reader, considers manhole repair
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 17, to purchase upgrades for the city’s water department and consider action on damage to a city manhole. During the meeting, the council […]
Sales tax returns remain up for local entities
All taxing entities in Rains County saw an increase in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock in March compared to last year. […]
March 26, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; American Legion Dinner; RYSA Opening Day; Alba Public Library Celebration […]
Citizens’ concerns on green energy; overtime for deputies top commissioners’ agenda
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, March 12, to hear more input on green energy projects in the county, discuss county policy on comp time and consider on options for a fire marshal for Rains County. […]
Emergency services board discusses new radios, grants
The Rains County Emergency Services District board discussed the new radio system of local fire departments and monthly reports during the regular meeting on Monday, March 16. […]
Former city secretary files lawsuit for wrongful termination
Heather Rollins, the former City Secretary of Point, has filed a petition in state court against the city and several officials, alleging she was wrongfully terminated in December 2025. […]