Rains ISD campuses closed for gas leak
The Rains High School campus was closed on Thursday, December 1, and all Rains ISD campuses closed on Friday, December 2, due to concerns of a gas smell at the high school building. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Two MVP, two first team Wildcats
The Rains Wildcat varsity football team was honored with two MVPs and two first team players when the District 5-3A selection were announced last week. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats add to wins at weekend tournaments
The Rains Wildcat and Lady Cat varsity basketball teams added three more wins for the season as they competed in tournaments last weekend. […]
Court accepts donation, sets fund balance
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Wednesday, November 23, to accept a donation to the Rains County Veterans Affairs office and set the fund balance policy. […]
Grants awarded to classrooms by local foundation
The Education Foundation of Rains Independent School District awarded over $8,250 in grants to teachers at Rains ISD on Wednesday, November 30. […]
Lady Cats swat Hornets, Wildcats fall to Eagles
The Rains Lady Cats pull out a 42-33 victory over the Muenster Lady Hornets on Tuesday, November 29, at Rains High School. The same night on the road, the Rains Wildcats lost to the Tatum Eagles, 74-64. […]
Wildcat basketball under new leadership
Rains Wildcat Head Boys Basketball Coach Brandon Fields gathers his Wildcats to strategize during the varsity game against the Brownsboro Bears at Rains on Monday, November 21. Fields accepted the position at Rains High School after a two-year stint at Quitman High School. […]
Short-term rentals allowed with rules
The East Tawakoni City Council approved an ordinance to allow short term rentals within the city limits and appointed a new council member during the regular meeting on Tuesday, November 15. […]
ESD Board discusses paying firefighters, reimbursement options
The Rains County Emergency Service District held a regular meeting on Monday, November 21, to discuss ideas for paying firefighters, consider options for reimbursing departments and hear monthly reports. […]
Team finishes third at Lake O’ Pines
The angler team of Grant Guidry and Brayden Juarez smile as their total catch weight is revealed during the Texas High School Bass Association tournament at Lake O’ Pines on Saturday, November 19. […]