Wildcats, Lady Cats hit the hardwood with wins
Rains Lady Cats started the season slowly on the road, but rallied at home to win the Thanksgiving Tip-Off Tournament, while Rains Wildcats split their opening games of the season. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Primary election deadline nears
The final day to file for a place on the ballot of the November General Election in 2020 is Monday, December 9.
Candidates associated with a state-recognized party must contact and file an application with the respective state or county party chair before December 9 at 6:00 p.m. […]
Deadline extended for depository bids
Rains County Commissioners approved an agreement, a grant, a plat and extended depository bank bids at the regular meeting on Wednesday, November 27, in the Rains County Courthouse. […]
RISD to hold DOIC public hearing
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing concerning the formation of a committee to explore the becoming a “District of Innovation” before the regular meeting on Monday, December 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the administration building. […]
6th annual Lions Club Thanksgiving Tip-off Tournament underway at Rains ISD
The Emory Lions Club is hosting the sixth annual Thanksgiving Tip-off Tournament on November 25-26 at the Rains High School gym.
This year, the tournament will feature only girls teams as most boys teams are still competing in the football playoffs. […]
Budget adjustments highlight meeting
The Rains County Emergency Services District heard a presentation on additional insurance, combined line items in the budget and heard monthly reports during the regular meeting on Monday, November 18. […]
Council tables chickens for Thanksgiving
The color of the water tower, reports and a decision on chickens highlighted the regular meeting of the East Tawakoni City Council held on Tuesday, November 19. […]
No to speed bumps; like on Facebook
The Emory City Council met in regular session Tuesday night, November 19, in the council chambers of Emory City Hall. Speed bumps, a variance, lease renewal and Facebook were among the topics discussed. […]
Wildcats season ends with loss to Trojans in bi-district playoff
The 2019 season for the Rains Wildcats ended in the bi-district round of the playoffs on Friday night, November 15, in Mesquite with a 42-19 loss to the Dallas Madison Trojans. […]
Court proclaims November Veterans Appreciation Month
At the regular meeting of the Rains County Commissioners Court on Thursday, November 14, commissioners dealt with surplus equipment, approved plats, canvassed votes, heard reports and proclaimed November to be Veteran’s Appreciation Month. […]