District to auction surplus property, apply for waiver
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday, June 10, to authorize auction of school property, approve waiver and hear updates. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Returns remain down, YTD fall behind 2023
Rains County and all cities saw a decrease in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in June compared to 2023. […]
The last song for RHS seniors
The seniors of Rains High School participate in their final school song as students at the end of the commencement ceremony at Wildcat Stadium on Friday night, May 31. […]
Heavy rain, flooding, tornados, oh my
Rains County experienced heavy rain of over six inches, flooding of local creeks and rivers, historically high lake levels and a tornado warning as the month of June began. […]
Hunt Regional Healthcare adds more medical services for Rains County
Hunt Regional Healthcare expanded medical care services for the residents of Rains County with the opening of the new facility on Hwy. 69. […]
Abatement negotiations, bids top agenda
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, May 23, to accept an engagement letter to prepare an abatement for a power storage facility in Rains County, open bids and approve Rose Community Center renovations. […]
Lady Cat season ends with series loss to Whitesboro
The Rains Lady Cat softball team was eliminated from the Class 3A playoffs after losing the best of three series to the Whitesboro Lady Cats. […]
ESD board discusses EMS building
The Rains County Emergency Service District held a regular meeting on Monday, May 20, to discuss the EMS building and hear updates on moving of equipment between departments. […]
Council seeks more names to fill vacant seat
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 21, to decide how to fill the vacant seat on the council, select Mayor Pro-tem and set a date for workshop. […]
Commissioners court hosts discussion on Hwy. 69 and Hwy. 19 intersection
The Rains County Commissioners Court met with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials during a special meeting on Thursday, May 16, to discuss options for the intersection of Hwy. 69 and Hwy. 19. […]