Court disciplines employees, plan renovations
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Monday, November 13, for personnel issues and a regular meeting on Thursday, November 9, for renovations of county buildings. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Robertson commits to Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Senior Haley Robertson signs her letter of commitment to play college basketball for Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie during a ceremony at the Rains High School Gym on Wednesday morning, November 15. […]
Hague commits to West Virginia Wesleyan College
Senior Lynzee Hague signs her letter of commitment to play college softball for West Virginia Wesleyan College during a ceremony in the Rains High School library on Thursday, November 9. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats off to strong start to season
The Rains Lady Cats and Wildcats basketball teams have started the season hot as both teams remain undefeated. […]
Wildcats celebrate win in season finale
The Rains varsity football team celebrated their victory by standing in unison during the playing of the school song following the 50-6 season ending win over Bonham on Friday night, November 3. […]
Point, East Tawakoni see increased returns; Emory, county see decrease
Point and East Tawakoni saw an increase in sales tax returns as compared to 2022 while Rains County and Emory saw a decrease in returns from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in November. […]
Primary election signup begins Saturday
The first day to file for a place on the ballot of the 2024 Primary election is Saturday, November 11. […]
Rains County voters turn down VATRE, county sales tax … again
Neither the third, nor fourth time is a charm for the Rains Independent School District as voters turned down, for the fourth time, the district’s proposition of the voter-approved tax rate election [VATRE]. […]
Wildcats finish season with win
The Rains Wildcat varsity football team found the end zone four times in the first half and cruised to a 50-6 victory over the Bonham Warriors for their first win of the season on Friday night, November 3. […]
Taylor, Fitzgerald honored for their service
Craig Taylor (left) of the Emory Volunteer Fire Department and Michael Fitzgerald (right) of the Point Police Department were awarded Fireman of the Year and Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the Rabb Brothers Memorial American Legion Post 156. […]