Summer Camp
Freshman Wildcats and Lady Cats compete in some half-court basketball during the Rains Basketball Camp for second through ninth graders held at Rains High School on July 8 – 11. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Yearly, monthly sales tax returns remain down for cities and county
Rains County and all municipalities continue to see decreases in sales tax revenue compared to last year according to the new numbers released by the Texas Comptroller’s office on Wednesday, July 10. […]
Council adopts county hazard mitigation plan
The Emory City Council adopted the Rains County Hazard Mitigation Plan, reviewed budgets and heard monthly reports during the regular meeting on Tuesday, July 9. […]
RISD trustees approve one-time stipend, review budgets
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday, July 8, to approve stipends to returning district staff, review budgets and add a law enforcement course to the Rains High School curriculum. […]
Gearing up for the Fourth
Angel and Jamie Fuller consider their many options while Chris Burkett continues his sales pitch at the C.T-N-A Fireworks stand on FM 513 near East Tawakoni on Monday, July 1. […]
Public hearing set for Highways 69 and 19 intersection
Rains County residents are invited to attend a public hearing with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDoT) concerning the intersection of Hwy. 19 and Hwy. 69 on Thursday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Emory City Center. […]
Rains County commissioners order special election, relocate constable
The Rains County Commissioners Court ordered a special election for the creation of a county taxing district, changed location of the constables office and donated equipment to the City of Point during the regular meeting on Thursday, June 27. […]
Independence Day celebrations begin Saturday
Rains County residents can join with friends and family to celebrate Independence Day starting this weekend. […]
Armstreet hired as Elementary Principal
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Monday, June 24, to hire a new elementary principal. […]
Court to consider disaster declaration, sales tax district
The Rains County Commissioners Court will consider extending the local state of disaster for Rains County at the regular meeting on Thursday, June 27, at 10:00 a.m in the Rains County Courthouse. […]