District adopts budget, tax rate, renews contracts
The Rains County Emergency Service District (ESD) board held a regular meeting on Monday, September 17, to adopt the budget and tax rate for the district and renew contracts. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Only Rains County saw a monthly sales tax increase, everyone else remains down
Rains County saw the only increase in sales tax returns from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar for September as compared to 2023, but all local entities are below the year-to-date (YTD) totals from last year. […]
Early mistakes lead to Wildcat loss to Indians
Early turnovers by the Rains Wildcat football team allowed the Grand Saline Indians to build an early lead in the 65-14 loss on Friday night, September 13. […]
Lady Cats fall to Lady Tigers
Lady Cat Alexus Wilkins blocks the kill attempt of the Lady Tiger during the straight-set loss to Neches on Tuesday, September 17. […]
Commissioners court creates new department, tweaks budget
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Thursday, September 5, to work on the proposed budget. […]
Gloar resigns as Police Chief
Cliff Gloar resigned as the Chief of Police for the City of Emory on Thursday, September 5. […]
Taking a Whirl
Cousins Berkleigh and Wesson Dockery and Piper Young take a turn on the Tilt-A-Whirl at the Rains County Fair on opening day, Tuesday, September 10. The fair continues nightly until midnight Saturday. […]
Trustees hold short meeting
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday, September 9, to approve two items and hear reports during a short meeting. […]
Wildcats go blow-for-blow with Tigers, fall late
The Rains Wildcat football team went blow-for-blow with the Leonard Tigers on Friday night, September 6, but ultimately lost the road game, 41-27. […]
Lady Cats subdue the Bears
The Rains Lady Cat volleyball team continues to improve with another win on the road. […]