Wildcats remain undefeated in district, Lady Cats get back to winning
The Rains Wildcats baseball team continued to roll through district play, while the Rains Lady Cat softball team shook off a bad week with two wins. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Board receives update on tanker truck, hears reports
The Rains County Emergency Service District held the regular meeting on Monday, March 21, to hear updates on the new tanker truck for the Emory Volunteer Fire Department, transfer of the ambulance building and monthly reports. […]
Wildcats undefeated in district, Lady Cats experience first district loss
The Rains Lady Cats softball team experienced its first district loss since 2018, while the Rains Wildcat baseball team remained undefeated in district play. […]
Commissioner Joe Humphrey announces resignation from court
A regular meeting of the Rains County Commissioners Court on Thursday, March 10, ended with the resignation of the Commissioner of Precinct 4, Joe Humphrey. […]
Council amends ordinances, approves penalty fees
The City Council of East Tawakoni updated ordinances and combined lots within the city limits during the regular meeting on Tuesday, March 15. […]
A Blazin’ groundbreaking
EDC President Cay House and Jim Mac Taylor join the owners of Blazin Pizza, Mike and Karen Davis, in breaking ground on Tuesday, March 14, for the new restaurant to be built on US Hwy 69 in Emory. On the right, Caliber Rivera, Seven Hart and Grace West hold the logo banner for the restaurant. […]
East Tawakoni saw huge returns from January sales
East Tawakoni saw a 70 percent jump, while Rains County and Emory saw a 20 percent increase in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in March compared to last year. […]
Lady Cats undefeated in district, Wildcats open district with win
Junior Eric Bacon threw a no-hitter for the Rains Wildcats baseball team in the district opening game, and the Rains Lady Cat softball team remained undefeated in district. […]
Court authorizes five road upgrades, considers policy changes
The Rains County Commissioners Court approved the upgrade of five roads in the county with grant funds, policy updates and preparation of the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan during the special meeting on Thursday, March 3. […]
Trustees consider HVAC bids, schedules, resolutions
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday, March 7, to consider HVAC bids for the Rains Junior High Building and ESL Summer School options. […]