North to Alaska
A trip to Alaska to see the Northern Lights is at the top of Ray Ragan’s bucket list. Ragan has devoted his life to helping others. Now others have an opportunity to make his dream come true. […]
Month: September 2020
Together in prayer
With all heads bowed, Rains High School athletes pray together for the school, community, country and world. Students gathered during the See You at the Pole event on Wednesday, September 23, at the flag poles in front of the Rains Junior High School campus. […]
Deadline to register to vote, October 5
Rains County residents who wish to cast a ballot in the November 3 General Election have until Monday, October 5, to register to vote. […]
Commissioners court adopts tax rate, budget for new year
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, September 24, to adopt the budget and tax rate for Rains County for the fiscal year of 2020/2021 and approve contracts and agreements. […]
Ladies finish first half of district in second
The Rains Lady Cats varsity volleyball team rebounded from its first loss of the season with two straight-set district wins against Edgewood and Lone Oak last week. […]
Wildcats fumble ball, game to the Tigers in district opener
The Rains Wildcats could not overcome nine turnovers in the 53-35 district opening loss to the Mt. Vernon Tigers on Friday night, September 25. […]
Parade promotes patriotic message
A Trump 2020 Flotilla Boat Parade jointly sponsored by the Wood County and Rains County Republican parties was held on Lake Fork, Saturday afternoon September 26. Ideal weather greeted the event and encouraged large crowds to attend, both in boats and on dry land. […]
Junior Livestock auction add-on money reaches $47,645
The following is a list of all add-ons given to participants of the 2020 Jr. Livestock Auction. […]
Finding joy
The best dog we ever had was a Border Collie named Molly. She was very smart, attentive and congenial. We lost Molly when she was 16 years old. I still think fondly of her. […]
from my view of Emory on September 29, 2020
Hello, I hope everyone has enjoyed all the rain and cooler weather. I certainly am looking forward to seeing all my little friends in their Halloween costumes trick or treating. It’s my most favorite time of the year. […]