Early morning raid results in three arrests
Three men were arrested after a narcotic search warrant was conducted by the Rains County Narcotics Task Force on a residence in Rains County in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 4. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Fallon to replace Ratcliffe on November ballot
Texas State Senator Pat Fallon of Prosper was chosen by Republican delegates of the 4th Congressional District of Texas on Saturday, August 8, to replace Congressman John Ratcliffe on the November 3 ballot. […]
Swatting away a Hornet attack
Lady Cats Jasey Campbell (left) and Harley Kreck (right) swat away a kill attempt from a Miller Grove player during the scrimmages held at Rains High School on Friday afternoon, August 7. The Lady Cats are scheduled to begin their 2020 season today, Tuesday, by traveling to Scurry-Rosser for a match with the Scurry-Rosser Lady Wildcats. […]
Back in action
Kori Foster (left) and Storey Smith (right) took part in two-a-day practices Monday, August 3, in preparation for the upcoming football and volleyball seasons. […]
Commissioners court approves purchase of three new vehicles
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Thursday, July 30, and decided upon a mental health service provider for the Rains County Jail, considered the purchase of vehicles for the Rains County Sheriff’s Department and finalized the proposed budget for 2020-2021. […]
Republican Chair Ratliff
The Rains County Republican Party leaders welcome newly elected chairperson Kristi Ratliff on Monday, August 3. Attending the event are (l-r) out-going chairperson Debbie Nelson, Precinct 203 chair Jenkins Franklin and Precinct 306 chair Lasaro Birdwell. […]
New season, coach awaits Lady Cats
The Rains Lady Cats volleyball team began fall practice on Monday, August 3, with a young core and a new head coach that knows the program well. […]
Wildcats prepare for unique season
The Rains Wildcats football team has begun the preparations for a new and unique season of fall sports as two-a-day practices get underway on Monday, August 3. […]
County no longer exempt from governor’s executive order
The office of Judge Wayne Wolfe stated in a press release on Monday, July 27, that the number of active cases in Rains County remains above 20 and that the county is no longer exempt from Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-29. […]
County fair canceled, livestock show to be limited
The Rains County Fair Board announced the cancellation of the 90th annual Rains County Fair on Tuesday, July 21. […]