Wildcats, Ladies wrangle Mustangs
The Rains Wildcats and Lady Cats returned from the bye date and rolled over Paris Chisum on Friday night, January 29. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Council approves plat for new subdivision; orders election
The Emory City Council held a regular meeting to replat property on Ravine St. for a new subdivision, adopt resolutions for a grant for a lift station and order an election. […]
Council updated on master plan, considers ISP
The city council for East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 19, to receive an update to the master plan for the city infrastructure, hear a presentation from a new internet provider and order an election. […]
Sign-ups remain slow in local elections
Candidate sign-up continues at a slow pace with four candidates signing up for one of twelve places in the three local elections to be held Saturday, May 1. […]
Board approves loan for new tanker truck
The Rains Emergency Service District approved a loan to purchase a new tanker truck for the Emory Volunteer Fire Department during the regular meeting on Monday, January 18. […]
Lady Cats roll at home; Wildcats split road trip
The Rains Lady Cats notched two dominating home wins last week against Grand Saline and Prairiland, while the Rains Wildcats beat the Indians but fell to the Patriots on the road. […]
Sheppard signs with Apaches
Senior Luke Sheppard signs a letter-of-Intent to play baseball for Tyler Junior College. Sheppard is flanked by his parents, Shannon and Lori Sheppard. […]
Court discusses property rights, considers monthly business
The Rains County Commissioners Court held the first meeting of 2021 to discuss the look of some properties in the county and handle monthly business with the newly elected commissioners absent. […]
Volunteers install ramps
Volunteers help the Ramp Ministry of Broad Street Church of Christ install a ramp for a resident in Rains County. Part of the Texas Ramp Project, volunteers installed two ramps on Tuesday, January 12, with the materials provided by local churches. […]
Trustees appreciated by district, handle monthly business
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees reviewed the annual audit reports, extended COVID leave and purchased more equipment during the regular meeting on Monday, January 11. […]