Voters turn down sales tax district, incumbents retain seats
Local preliminary results of the November 5 General Election saw incumbents retain seats, while the creation of the sales tax district for the county failed for the third time. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Wildcats start strong, fall to big-play Tigers
The Rains Wildcat football team started the district match by scoring on their first two drives, but big plays by the Commerce Tigers led to a 54-19 loss. […]
A fresh coat of paint
The Whispering Oaks sign in East Tawakoni was cleaned up and repainted by volunteers on Saturday, October 26. […]
Early voting continues to see heavy turnout
Early voting for the November 5 general election in Rains County got off to a fast start last week, but has fallen behind the historic totals of the 2020 election. […]
Car burglary gang strikes Rains County residents
Burglaries of several vehicles in Rains County in the early morning hours of October 24 are believed to be part of a larger criminal ring that has victimized at least 12 counties in East Texas. […]
Court commits money from new sales tax district to roads
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, October 24, to commit the funds raised by the county sales tax district to road materials if approved by county residents. […]
Ladies finish season on winning note
The Rains Lady Cat volleyball team wrapped up the 2024 season with two wins over District 12-3A opponents. […]
Wildcats lose cat fight to top-ranked Tigers
The Rains Wildcat football team finished up the hardest part of their schedule with a 56-0 loss to the top ranked team Class 3A Division 1 Malakoff Tigers on Friday night, October 25. […]
Honoring a first responder
Emory Volunteer Firefighter Allen McPherson is honored as the First Responder of the Year for Rains County by Emory VFD Fire Chief Darren Renshaw during the sixth annual First Responders Banquet on Friday, October 25. […]
Airborne canine training
A canine officer jumps from the helicopter as it touches down to continue the pursuit of a person in a dog bite suit during training at a property in Rains County on Friday, October 25. […]