Former teacher arrested for sexual abuse of a child
Jimmy Lee Hanks, a former teacher at Wills Point ISD, was arrested on Sunday, February 2, by the Rains County Sheriff’s department for continuous sexual abuse of a child. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Celebrating Senior Night
Seniors Emma Knight, Jazzy Phillips and Madison Moczygemba celebrate their final home game as Lady Cats in Talkington Gym on Tuesday, February 4. The Rains Lady Cats beat the Prairiland Lady Patriots, 88-24. […]
Friday, February 14, deadline to sign up for May General Elections
The deadline to sign up for a place on the May 3 General Election ballot is Friday, February 14, with seats open on the Rains Independent School District Board of Trustees, Emory City Council and East Tawakoni City Council. […]
Lady Cats finish second in district, Wildcats closer to playoffs
The Rains Lady Cats finish second in District 12-3A while the Rains Wildcats move closer to securing a spot in the Class 3A playoffs. […]
Commissioners name building, begin plans for remodels
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, January 23, to begin the process of remodeling county buildings, choose an outside auditor and adopt rules for on-site sewage for Rains County. […]
Rains County Predator Hunt sets new records
The Rains County Predator Hunt set new records, as over 130 teams of hunters harvested 790 predators and over 70 feral hogs during the event on Saturday night and Sunday morning, January 25-26. […]
How Sweet It Is
Rains Lady Cat Head Coach Laura Jenkins celebrates her 250th win with her players after the 69-52 victory over the Commerce Lady Tigers on Tuesday, January 28. […]
Coach Jenkins adds 250th career win, teams eye playoff return
Coach Laura Jenkins secured her 250th career win as a head girls basketball coach, while the Rains Wildcats and Lady Cats move closer to a return to the Class 3A playoffs. […]
Board members discuss building, vehicle insurance; annual review of investment policy
The Rains County Emergency Service District (ESD) board discussed insurance coverage for the local departments and reviewed the investment policy during its regular meeting on Monday evening, January 20. […]
Council updated on water meter issues, replat properties
The city council for East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 21, to discuss water meter issues, approve replats and review reports. […]