Timmons, Smith qualify for UIL State Academic Meet
Carter Timmons and Storey Smith qualified for the Texas UIL State Academic Meet after medaling at the Region 2-3A Academic Meet on Saturday, April 23, in Tyler. […]
Month: April 2022
Out to defend
Watching the ball into her glove, sophomore Zee Hague (1) prepares to secure the pop-up out during the 11-1 victory over the Commerce Lady Tigers on Friday, April 22. She and the Lady Cats will begin the defense of their 3A state title on Thursday, April 28, with a bi-district game against the Pottsboro Lady Cardinals at Bells High School. […]
District approves purchase of three brush trucks for departments
The regular meeting of the Rains County Emergency Service District was held on Monday, April 18, and the board approved the purchase of three brush trucks, the donation of old tools and heard monthly reports. […]
Early voting underway for amendments, AGISD bond
Early voting is underway for the May 7 election on two proposed constitutional amendments. As of press time, 156 residents have cast a ballot by mail or in person at the Election office in the Rains County Courthouse Annex at 220 W. Quitman St. in Emory. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats heading to region
Thirteen Rains Wildcat and Lady Cat athletes brought home medals from the Area Track & Field meet in Pottsboro on Thursday, April 21. […]
Lady Cats head to playoffs to defend title, Wildcats eye district title
The Rains Lady Cats roll into playoffs on eight-game winning streak, while the Rains Wildcats have qualified for the playoffs with one game left. […]
Lake Country Neighbors hold successful scholarship fundraiser
Lake Country Neighbors (LCN) recently held its festive annual Mardi Gras event at the Wildflower Wedding & Special Event Venue in Emory. The annual event raises money for college scholarships for high school seniors in Rains and Wood County Independent School Districts. […]
It’s not just a book sale
Another Friends of the Library Book Sale has come and gone, but it wasn’t just another book sale. During preparation for the fall sale last year, publicity chairman Marsha Rakestraw declared the sale to be an “event,” and so it has become. […]
New restaurant at Best Western is in the hands of sisters who ran Pizza Getti in Rockwall
Delores Conner had her own restaurant in Rockwall for 30 years featuring pizza and Italian foods. The Pizza Getti was a popular eatery and was reviewed in D Magazine. It also received awards for specialty dressings. […]
April 28, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Dougherty Cemetery Memorial Day; Founder’s Day Vendor Spots Available […]