Rains Wildcats, Lady Cats sweep season series with Quitman and Grand Saline
The Rains Wildcats and Lady Cats swept Quitman and Grand Saline last week as both teams eye the playoffs. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Sheriff candidates square off
The Rains County Republicans held two meet-the-candidates forums last week. The first meeting was held Thursday evening, January 30, in the Rose Community Center in Emory. The second meeting was held Saturday, February 1, in the Rains Junior High School cafetorium. […]
Wildcats & Lady Cats stung by Yellowjackets, corral Buffaloes
The Rains Wildcats and Lady Cats experienced an up-and-down week against Mineola and Lone Oak in district play. […]
Council passes chicken ordinance; mapping of city’s water system
The East Tawakoni City Council passed an ordinance on owning chickens, moved forward with step one of the master plan, discussed water issues and bundled police department purchases during the regular meeting on Tuesday, January 21. […]
Meet the candidates slated for this week
Rains County Republicans will hold a meet and greet with candidates on Thursday, January 30, and Saturday, February 1. […]
Salvage yard concerns dominate meeting
The Commissioners Court of Rains County heard from citizens concerning auto wrecking and salvage yard regulations, approved the new library advisory board members and approved the bank depository contract during the regular meeting on Thursday, January 23. […]
Council reappoints judge, clerk
The Emory City Council reappointed the municipal judge and clerk and heard departmental reports at the regular meeting on Tuesday, January 21, at city hall. […]
Board weighs van donation, reports
The board of the Rains County Emergency Services District considered a donated van, retaining an auditor and a lease for tower space during the regular meeting on Monday, January 20. […]
Cats, Lady Cats jam Alba-Golden
The Rains Wildcats and Lady Cats rolled over Alba-Golden at Jam the Gym on Friday night. […]
Flamboyant Eagle Fest soars
Despite high winds that canceled the barge tours, the 25th annual Eagle Fest entertained and informed visitors at the Rains County Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 18. […]