Choosing to be Lions
Rains Lady Cats senior softball players Chanlee Oakes and Leo Terry sign their Letter of Intention on Tuesday, December 1, to play for the Texas A&M at Commerce Lady Lions. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Interesting Point for December 8, 2020
After a blustery start to the week, looks like some pretty weather is ahead. Better get those Christmas decorations out while the weather is pleasant. […]
Wildcats stay undefeated; Lady Cats go 2-1 for week
The Rains Wildcats and Lady Cats won two games each during a busy weekend for the high school hoops teams. […]
Commissioners address subdivision roads, RV park policies
The Rains County Commissioners Court amended the subdivision policy, discussed the RV park policy, and heard an update concerning the Friends of the Library during the regular meeting on Wednesday, November 25. […]
Board receives $120,000
Hopkins County EMS presented the board of the Rains County Emergency Services District No. 1 with a refund check of $120,000 during the regular meeting on Monday, November 23. […]
Wildcats undefeated, Ladies lose cat fight
The Rains Wildcats varsity basketball team remains undefeated after two close games, while the Rains Lady Cats varsity team loses on the road before the Thanksgiving break last week. […]
Council appoints new member; approves variance
The East Tawakoni city council filled the vacant seat on the council, adopted an ordinance and approved a variance to another ordinance during the regular meeting on Tuesday, November 17. […]
Leader of the pack
Santa leads riders on the 16th annual Toy Run on Saturday, November 21. The event is sponsored by the Rains County Sheriff’s office and NETX Chapter of the Circuit Riders Motorcycle Ministries with proceeds benefiting the children of Rains County. […]
Beautifying the park
Volunteers Teresa Runion and Janelle Lyons from the local chapter of the Texas Master Gardners plan out the beautification of the Emory City Park on Wednesday, November 18. […]
Masonic Lodges award funds
Savanna and Eric Christian were named Foster Family of The Year at the annual Help-A-Child Benefit held on October 17. On Friday, November 20, the Christians were presented with a check by members of local Masonic Lodges from funds raised at the benefit. […]