County participates in seniors initiative
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Tuesday, April 6, that Rains County would be among the 46 counties participating in the sixth week of the Save our Seniors COVID-19 vaccine initiative. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Eclipse Cheer team
Eclipse, a new cheer squad in Emory, held a showdown with local and competition teams on April 10 in the Rains Junior High gym. Students showcased their skills and talent for parents and supporters. […]
Keep Emory Beautiful
Enjoying a day of fun at the Keep Emory Beautiful fundraising festival. On the left, Hopkins County EMT Erika Godwin talks with Delores Conner after passing out activity books to Wesson Potts, Lincoln Christian and Skylar Conner, while Mackenzi Christian looks on. […]
Lady Cats blowout Buffaloes
Zee Hague (1) slides through the attempted tag of the Lady Buffalo for the score during the 20-0 victory over Lone Oak on Friday, April 9. The Lady Cats improve to 25-1 overall and 8-0 in district. […]
Lady cats run away with title
The Rains Lady Cats track team won the District 12-3A title and brought home six gold medals at the district track and field meet at Wildcat Stadium in Emory on Wednesday and Thursday, April 7-8. […]
Raid in Steamboat Shores nets an arrest
The Rains County Sheriff’s department executed a search warrant at a residence in Steamboat Shores on Thursday afternoon, April 1, resulting in one arrest and the confiscation of drugs and stolen identities. […]
TEA requires STAAR end-of-course exams in 2020-21
Rains High School announced that the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) End-of-Course (EOC) exams for 2020/2021 will be administered in April and May. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats stay undefeated in district play
The Rains Wildcats notched a third straight district series sweep, while the Lady Cats rolled on with two more shutout victories in district. […]
Literary Criticism team, others qualify for regional meet
The Rains High School UIL Academic Team announced that 11 students qualified for the regional competition after the district meet in Grand Saline and Pittsburg on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, March 24-26. […]
Court opposes bills banning taxpayer-funded lobbying
The Rains County Commissioners Court approved a resolution in opposition of three bills in the Texas Legislature that would ban the practice of taxpayer-funded lobbying. […]