Back in action
Kori Foster (left) and Storey Smith (right) took part in two-a-day practices Monday, August 3, in preparation for the upcoming football and volleyball seasons. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Wildcats prepare for unique season
The Rains Wildcats football team has begun the preparations for a new and unique season of fall sports as two-a-day practices get underway on Monday, August 3. […]
New season, coach awaits Lady Cats
The Rains Lady Cats volleyball team began fall practice on Monday, August 3, with a young core and a new head coach that knows the program well. […]
Republican Chair Ratliff
The Rains County Republican Party leaders welcome newly elected chairperson Kristi Ratliff on Monday, August 3. Attending the event are (l-r) out-going chairperson Debbie Nelson, Precinct 203 chair Jenkins Franklin and Precinct 306 chair Lasaro Birdwell. […]
Court sets proposed tax rate, extends declaration
Setting the proposed tax rate, an agreement with the Andrews Center for mental health services for inmates, tax abatement for a local company’s new offices and extending the local emergency declaration were items considered by the Rains County Commissioners Court at the regular meeting on Tuesday, July 23. […]
County fair canceled, livestock show to be limited
The Rains County Fair Board announced the cancellation of the 90th annual Rains County Fair on Tuesday, July 21. […]
County no longer exempt from governor’s executive order
The office of Judge Wayne Wolfe stated in a press release on Monday, July 27, that the number of active cases in Rains County remains above 20 and that the county is no longer exempt from Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-29. […]
Mayor gives update on water quality, personnel, budget
The City Council of East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 21, to consider a new city logo, update citizens on personnel matters and explain past issues with the city water system. […]
School board accepts proposed budget, tax rate
The Trustees of Rains ISD met for a special meeting on Monday, July 20, to review the proposed budget for the coming school year, consider the proposed tax rate and consider a bid to replace the current school bus fuel system. […]
City agrees to buy equipment, reconstruct Alexander Dr.
The Emory City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 21, to consider new equipment for the city, award the contract for street reconstruction and appoint a Mayor Pro Tem. […]