January 29, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Rains County Republican Meeting; Candidate Meet & Greet […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Lady Cats notch more wins, Wildcats suffer more losses
The Rains Lady Cat varsity basketball team notched two more district wins as they start the second half of District 12-3A play, while the Wildcats continue to look for another district win. […]
Board updated on ETVFD changes, approves PVFD funds
The Rains County Emergency Services District (ESD) board was updated on East Tawakoni VFD procedures and approved funds for a grant to purchase tools for Point VFD during the regular meeting on Monday, January 19. […]
Council passes resolution, accepts subdivision into city
The Emory City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 13, to pass a resolution on insurance requirements for the city and for acceptance of Corner Stone Estates into the city. […]
Trustees approve library book purchases, policy updates
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday, January 12, to approve recommendations for school library resources and update board policies. […]
Commissioners court considers library board appointments
The Rains County Commissioners tabled the appointments to the Rains County Library Advisory Board and passed a resolution in support of exemption to Hotel Occupancy Tax for counties during the regular meeting on Thursday, January 8. […]
Lady Cats bounce back, Wildcats secure district win
The Rains Lady Cats returned to form in District 12-3A with two convincing victories, while the Rains Wildcats notched their first district win. […]
All entities see increase for January returns
The City of Point saw another large increase in local sales tax allocations being returned in January by the office of acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock, while Emory, East Tawakoni and Rains County saw slight increases compared to 2025. […]
Assessing the damage
Emory Volunteer Fire Department, Emory Police Department and Rains County Sheriff’s Department responded to a car vs. tractor-trailer accident at the intersection of Hwy. 19 and Robinson Rd. on Monday afternoon, January 5. One person was transported to Sulphur Springs with unknown injuries. The accident is still under investigation. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats return from holidays with district games
The state ranked Rains Lady Cats came one game short of another tournament championship over the holidays, while they and the Rains Wildcats suffered District 12-3A losses in Winnsboro. […]