Trustees recognized by district, hear school progress
The members of the Rains ISD Board of Directors were recognized for School Board Recognition Month in Texas and heard updates during the regular meeting on Monday, January 10. […]
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Bridge dedication ceremony set for Saturday
On Saturday, January, 15, 2022 at 12:00 p.m., the landmark two-mile bridge will be officially dedicated to Staff Sgt. Shawn Henry McNabb in honor of the United States soldier whose life was lost in Afghanistan. […]
January 13, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Am. Legion Dinner Saturday […]
Court fills seats, implements employee referral program
The Rains County Commissioners Court filled seats on the advisory board of the Rains County Library, updated policy for employees and tabled the lease renewal for the Rose Community Center during the last meeting of the year on Thursday, December 23. […]
Point council welcomes new police chief
Jamison (Jamie) Beck was introduced as the new City of Point Chief of Police at the regular Point City Council meeting held Tuesday night, January 4, at Point City Hall. […]
Champions, Change & Chills: A look back at 2021
The year of 2021 saw many personnel changes in local and county government, opening of new businesses, the Rains Lady Cat softball team repeating as state champions and a snowstorm for the ages. […]
Bridge out!
A pile of rocks and twisted steel is all that remains of one of the bridges on FM 275 north of Emory. Demolition of the bridge began on November 17, 2021. When completed, the new bridge will be wider and the roadway rehabilitated. […]
Rains County AgriLife welcomes new member
For those of you that I have not had the pleasure of meeting yet, I am Allison Morrow, and I will be serving Rains County as the Assistant Ag/Natural Resource and 4H agent alongside Stephen and Sarah. […]
Civilian, military jobs keep Michelle Van Fossen traveling
Michelle Van Fossen has been a Physician’s Assistant (PA) at Hunt Regional Medical Partners Family Practice in Emory for the past seven years. As a PA she is a type of mid-level health care provider who may diagnose illnesses, develop and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications, and serve as a principal healthcare provider. […]
Council considers bond refinance; approves safety equipment for PD
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 21, to consider refinancing two water and sewer bonds, review the annual audit, and purchase equipment to protect the city’s police officers. […]