Franklin, Northcutt, Willis win contested races
Local contested races in the March 1 primary elections in Rains County saw the election of Jenkins Franklin and Lori Northcutt, and the re-election of Mike Willis to office. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Lady Cats have up-and-down week, Wildcats start season on high note
The Rains Wildcat baseball team’s season delayed by weather, while the Rains Lady Cat softball team continues to grow. […]
Swing into action
Senior Madison Reid (20) drives the pitch from the Lady Tiger pitcher back through the infield defense during the 3-1 loss to Texas High School on Friday night, February 18. Lady Cats opened the season at 2-2 after the weekend tournament. […]
Emory, East Tawakoni, County show increase in sales tax during holidays
Local sales tax allocations for Rains County remained up as 2021 came to an end, and the cities of Emory and East Tawakoni continued to see growth during the holiday season. […]
Board hears update on ambulance building, new tanker truck
The Rains County Emergency Service District heard updates on the ambulance building and the tanker truck for the Emory Volunteer Fire Department and approved the annual exemptions for historical properties in the county during the regular meeting on Monday, February 21. […]
Early voting continues through Friday, Election Day Tuesday
Early voting is underway in the March 1 Primary elections and 683 residents of Rains County have cast a ballot in the local, state and national contested party races. […]
Lady Cats open season hosting tournament, Wildcat season on deck
The Rains Lady Cat softball team opened the season by hosting a tournament and finished the weekend with two wins and two losses. […]
Trustees renew administration contracts, approve COVID bonuses
The Rains ISD Board of Trustee held a regular meeting on Monday, February 14, to consider contracts for administrators, approve purchase of vehicles for the district and disperse COVID funds in the district. […]
Court addresses illegal subdivision, hears electricity proposals
The Rains County Commissioners Court moved forward with action against parties involved in an unapproved subdivision in the county, heard proposals for electricity service for the county and approved the local Veterans Affairs office as an option for jury duty pay donation during the regular meeting on Thursday, February 10. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats seasons come to an end
The Rains Wildcat and Lady Cat basketball seasons came to an end on Tuesday night with losses. […]