Lady Cats eliminated by Lady Bearcats
The Rains Lady Cats (20-11-1) were eliminated from the playoffs in the area round by the Whitesboro Lady Bearcats after a 6-4 loss on Thursday, May 1, and a 17-6 loss on Friday, May 2. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Court discusses leasing of county property
The Rains County Commissioners Court learned about leasing of county property; approved the reconstruction of a bridge with a local builder; and added a local broker among the investors handling the county’s investments during its meeting on Thursday, April 24. […]
Early voting for May 3 Election ends, election on Saturday
Early voting for the May 3 election ended on Tuesday, April 29, with 359 registered voters in Rains County casting a ballot early. Eight polling locations in Rains County will be open for in-person voting […]
Annual festival, concert in Sandy Creek Park on Saturday
The Founder’s Day Concert and Festival will be held on Saturday, May 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Sandy Creek Park. […]
Point, East Tawakoni have sales increases; Emory, county see reductions
Point and East Tawakoni saw increases in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in April compared to last year, while Rains County and Emory saw decreases in tax revenue. […]
Hoisting the golden glove
The Rains Lady Cat softball team joyously hoists the Bi-District Championship trophy after beating the Bell Lady Panthers, 9-4, in game two of their playoff series on Friday, April 25, in Princeton. […]
Weight of a state-worthy catch
Jared Bagley and Daniel Alvarado watch the numbers tick up on the weight of their catch at the Texas High School Bass Association Regional tournament at Lake Palestine on Saturday, April 26. […]
Lady Cats roll into next round, Wildcats eliminated in finale
The Rains Lady Cat softball team rolled through the first round of the Class 3A playoffs last weekend, while the Rains Wildcat baseball team was eliminated from the playoffs with a loss in the final game of District 12-3A play. […]
Council considers replat, takes action on EDC
The City Council for East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 15, to discuss replatting of a lot in the Vintage Shores subdivision, appoint an East Tawakoni Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Director and update the EDC budget. […]
Emergency services board updated on vehicles, updated on tower lease
The Rains County Emergency Service District (ESD) held a regular meeting on Monday, April 21, to hear updates on vehicles, discuss a tower lease agreement and engage an auditor. […]