Two RISD seats to be contested
The May election will see contested races for place 2 and 3 on the Rains ISD Board of Trustees, while Emory and East Tawakoni are expected to cancel elections. […]
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Freezing temperatures bring rolling blackouts
Last week’s forecasted arctic blast made its arrival, and with it came plunging temperatures that dipped into the single digits, a wintery mix of freezing precipitation, and rolling blackouts. […]
Campuses closed through Wednesday
The campuses of Rains ISD were idle Monday, February 15, for Presidents Day. Later that morning, parents were notified that all campuses would be closed through Wednesday, February 17. […]
Board orders May 1 election, extends travel resolution
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held the regular meeting on Monday, February 8, to hire a new athletic director and head football coach, hear the Texas Assessment Progress Report and order an election for May 1. […]
Council hears from citizens, take steps to improve
The Point City Council heard concerns from citizens, purchased a new excavator and entered into a contract with Red Alert during the regular meeting on Tuesday, February 9. […]
Ladies’ civic club
On the first Thursday in February, the Point Ladies’ Civic club met for the first time this year at the Point Community Center. Eighteen members were present to meet the new board of directors. […]
Godfather of hip-hop radio
Greg Mack is one of the most transformational figures in radio. Known mostly for creating what is called the “Rhythmic” format, a format heard all across the USA. […]
February 16, 2021
Good Samaritans February Schedule; St. John’s Host Blood Drive; County Line Bapt. Holds Fundraiser; Alba-Golden FFA Shot Clinic; The Talent Box Holds Fundraiser; High School Art Competition; Point Library Reopens; FBC Yantis 150 Year Celebration; Vendor Signups For Founders Day […]
Winter Storm Warning and Advisory for Rains County
A prolonged and unprecedented winter weather event with significant to extreme impacts to travel and infrastructure will continue through the next several days. […]
Coker brought on board as athletic director, football coach
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Charlie Coker as the new athletic director and head football coach for the district at the regular meeting on Monday, February 8. […]