Trustees consider finances, policy updates
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday, March 6, to hear a report on school finances, update the cheerleader constitution and revise district policies. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
District expected to lose a million dollars in funding
Assistant Superintendent of Finance Jeff Fisher informed the Rains ISD Board of Trustees that the district would be losing about a million dollars in state funding during the meeting on Monday, March 6. […]
Wildcats rolling on the diamond
The Rains Wildcats baseball team suffered a loss on opening day, but reeled off five straight wins heading into a weekend tournament in Canton. […]
Lady Cats experience rough weekend, open district with win
The Rains Lady Cats softball team finished 1-4 at tournament in Brenham, but open district with a no-hitter. […]
Commissioners court to fund road improvements, approves garden plan
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, February 23, to assign American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for county road improvements and consider a plan for a garden at the Emory Senior Center. […]
State funds threatened after low valuations
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees will learn more about why the district will be receiving less funds from the state during the regular monthly meeting. […]
Final repairs to gym underway
Construction will soon be underway at the Rains High School as the replacement of the upper side walls of the Talkington gym are expected begin with in the month. […]
Lady Cats continue to notch wins with district starting next week
The Rains Lady Cats softball team suffered their second loss of the season by one run, but rolled off five more wins including a shutout and no hitter. […]
Council passes resolution against taxing, hear monthly reports
The City of East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 21, to approve a tax resolution and hear monthly reports. […]
May 6 election to feature contested seats, local options to consider
The May 6 election will see contested races for seats on the Rains ISD Board of Trustees, Emory City Council and East Tawakoni City Council as well as two ballot measures for residents to decide. […]