Commissioners consider security, tower rental, county road issues

May 4, 2023 Chuck Fitts 0

The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, April 27, to resolve a tower rental agreement, consider options for completion of County Road 1325 and discuss security at the Rains County Library. […]

Savor the Flavor

May 4, 2023 Submitted 0

Lake Country Neighbors will be hosting the 2023 “Savor the Flavor… a Taste of Area Fare” on Thursday, May 4, at the Emory City Centre from 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. […]

25 Years!

May 4, 2023 Linda Brendle 0

In March of 1998 a small group of believers began meeting at the home of Jim and Tiny Jones for Bible study and fellowship. That group became Believers’ Baptist Church, and this past weekend we celebrated our 25th anniversary. […]

Lady Cats roll to Bi-District title, Wildcats win District 12-3A title

May 4, 2023 Chuck Fitts 0

The Rains Wildcats baseball team secured the District 12-3A title, while the Rains Lady Cat softball team opened the Class 3A playoffs with a win last weekend. […]

May 4, 2023

May 4, 2023 Submitted 0

Dougherty Cemetery Memorial Day; Hooker Cemetery Clean-up; Lynch Cemetery Meeting; Elm Cemetery Memorial Service; Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales […]

Billie Lee Hughes

May 4, 2023 Submitted 0

Billy Lee Hughes, 79, of Golden, died on April 30, 2023. […]

Patricia Ann Rives

April 30, 2023 Submitted 0

Patricia Ann Rives, 84, died on April 30, 2023. […]

Peggy Scott Busby

April 28, 2023 Submitted 0

Peggy Scott Busby, 93, died on April 28, 2023. […]

Evans honored for Arts Teaching Excellence

April 27, 2023 Chuck Fitts 0

Rains High School teacher Madalyn Evans was honored with the Arts Teaching Excellence for High School Award during the 12th annual Arts in Education Awards on Tuesday, April 18. […]

Parrish secretary Diane Eaton a life-long Catholic

April 27, 2023 Judy Kramer 0

Diane Eaton has lived most of her life in Texas and calls Rains County her “stomping grounds.” She was an executive secretary for Texas Instruments from 1979 to 1999 in the Plano office and worked in various other office jobs before becoming St. John’s Catholic Parish Secretary in 2019 where she feels right at home. […]