New law requires posting agendas three business days before meetings
Several local government meetings had to be postponed or rescheduled after a new Texas law went into effect on September 1. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Trustees discuss amending order of election,hear audit
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday, September 8, to discuss the amendment to the order of election for a voter approved tax rate and review the efficiency audit for the district. […]
Lady Cats suffer loss to Lady Bears
Rains Lady Cat Alli Chastain (3) with an overhead smash during the straight set loss to the Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears on September 9. […]
Wildcats’ late rally falls short in loss to Buffaloes
The Rains Wildcat foot- ball team rallied late after early miscues, but fell to the Buffaloes, 26-21, in Lone Oak on Friday, August 29. […]
Widening county road, environmental ordinances top Court’s agenda
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, August 28, to discuss widening County Road 1322, adopt ordinances for environmental enforcement and consider floodplain administration. […]
Fair kicks off next week with pageants, carnival, livestock show
A week’s worth of food, festivities and fun will descend upon Emory next week including the livestock show, the carnival, a parade and the Miss Rains County pageants. […]
Lady Cats fall to Sulphur Springs at home
Rains Lady Cat Annie Piechota gets a hand on the spike attempt of the Lady Wildcat during the 3-0 loss to the Sulphur Springs on Tuesday, September 2. […]
Council improves park lighting, updates ordinances
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 19, to consider improving lighting in the city park, repairing water department equipment and updating city ordinances. […]
Court learns special taxing district in jeopardy
The Rains County Commissioners Court announced the special taxing district would not be created during a special meeting on Thursday, August 21. […]
Lady Cats lose cat fight to Lady Tigers
Rains Lady Cat Arianna Philson goes for the overhead slam through the Blue Ridge defenders during the 3-0 loss to the Lady Tigers on Tuesday, August 26. […]