Rains County Predator Hunt sets new records
The Rains County Predator Hunt set new records, as over 130 teams of hunters harvested 790 predators and over 70 feral hogs during the event on Saturday night and Sunday morning, January 25-26. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Commissioners name building, begin plans for remodels
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, January 23, to begin the process of remodeling county buildings, choose an outside auditor and adopt rules for on-site sewage for Rains County. […]
Coach Jenkins adds 250th career win, teams eye playoff return
Coach Laura Jenkins secured her 250th career win as a head girls basketball coach, while the Rains Wildcats and Lady Cats move closer to a return to the Class 3A playoffs. […]
East Tawakoni starts year ahead, others behind 2024 totals
Local sales tax allocations for January saw an increase in the amount of money being returned to East Tawakoni to start the new year, but Emory, Point and Rains County saw declines in returns from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. […]
Council updated on water meter issues, replat properties
The city council for East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 21, to discuss water meter issues, approve replats and review reports. […]
Board members discuss building, vehicle insurance; annual review of investment policy
The Rains County Emergency Service District (ESD) board discussed insurance coverage for the local departments and reviewed the investment policy during its regular meeting on Monday evening, January 20. […]
Wildcats fall to Buffaloes
Franki Payne (5) glides under the Buffalo defender for the basket during the 51-46 district loss to Lone Oak on Friday, January 17, in Talkington gym. […]
Lady Cats roll over Lady Buffs
With a Lady Buffalo on her back, Taytum Osornio (30) takes the ball to the basket for a score during the Lady Cats’ 75-22 victory over Lone Oak on Friday, January 17. […]
Sign up for May 3 election continue
Candidates have until February 14 to sign up for a place on the May 3 General Election ballot with seats on the Rains Independent School District Board of Trustees, Emory City Council and East Tawakoni City Council up for election. […]
Trustees extend superintendent contract, amend budget
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees extended the contract of Rains ISD Superintendent Joe Nicks and dealt with school finances during the regular meeting on Monday, January 13. […]