Council amends ordinances, approves penalty fees
The City Council of East Tawakoni updated ordinances and combined lots within the city limits during the regular meeting on Tuesday, March 15. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Commissioner Joe Humphrey announces resignation from court
A regular meeting of the Rains County Commissioners Court on Thursday, March 10, ended with the resignation of the Commissioner of Precinct 4, Joe Humphrey. […]
Lady Cats undefeated in district, Wildcats open district with win
Junior Eric Bacon threw a no-hitter for the Rains Wildcats baseball team in the district opening game, and the Rains Lady Cat softball team remained undefeated in district. […]
East Tawakoni saw huge returns from January sales
East Tawakoni saw a 70 percent jump, while Rains County and Emory saw a 20 percent increase in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in March compared to last year. […]
Franklin appointed as Justice of the Peace
Jenkins Franklin, with his family beside him, was sworn in as Justice of the Peace for Rains County in the court room of the Rains County Courthouse on Wednesday, March 9. Franklin won the primary election for JP on March 1 and was appointed by the Rains County Commissioners Court to full fill the term of Paul Foley after Foley died on March 3. Standing with Franklin is his wife, Cassie, and his children, Kye and Opal. […]
Trustees consider HVAC bids, schedules, resolutions
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday, March 7, to consider HVAC bids for the Rains Junior High Building and ESL Summer School options. […]
Court authorizes five road upgrades, considers policy changes
The Rains County Commissioners Court approved the upgrade of five roads in the county with grant funds, policy updates and preparation of the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan during the special meeting on Thursday, March 3. […]
Sustaire, Evans place fourth at tournament
Showing off their catch, Kole Sustaire and Kyle Evans teamed up to finish fourth at the weekend tournament on Lake Bob Sandlin. The team’s five fish total of 16.95 pounds helped the Rains team to a second place finish with 41.94 pounds. […]
Wildcat band rated excellent, superior in Canton
The Rains High School band earned Superior ratings in sight reading and Excellent ratings on stage at the Region 3 UIL concert and sight reading contest held at Canton High School March 2, 2022. […]
Lady Cats open district with win, Wildcats start district next week
The Rains Lady Cats open district with a win after a rough weekend, while the Rains Wildcat baseball team started the weekend with a big win before losing two and tying one. […]