Evans honored for Arts Teaching Excellence
Rains High School teacher Madalyn Evans was honored with the Arts Teaching Excellence for High School Award during the 12th annual Arts in Education Awards on Tuesday, April 18. […]
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Early voting underway
As of press time on Wednesday, 140 registered voters in Rains County have cast a ballot early in the May 6 election. Early voting will continue in the elections office of the Rains County Courthouse Annex building weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through May 2. […]
Rankin named lone finalist for superintendent
Dr. Linda Rankin was named the lone finalist for Superintendent of Schools of Miller Grove Independent School District on Thursday, April 20. […]
Wildcats suffer first district loss, Ladies roll into playoffs with title
The Rains Wildcats baseball team suffered it’s first District 12-3A loss, while the Rains Lady Cat softball team will be the top team from the district heading into the playoffs. […]
Early voting begins Monday
Early voting for the May 6 election will begin on Monday, April 24, in the elections office of the Rains County Courthouse Annex building. […]
City increases water rates, updated on FEC plans
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 18, to approve an increase in water rates, deny an accessory building permit and learn more about Farmers Electric Coop plans for Whispering Oaks. […]
Board sets aside money for future, hear updates
The Rains County Emergency Service District board set aside money for new vehicles for the county departments and heard updates from local departments during the regular meeting on Monday, April 17. […]
Commissioners court considers tax abatement for solar farm
The Rains County Commissioners held a regular meeting on Thursday, April 13, to consider tax abatement for a solar farm, update personnel policies and approve inter-local agreement with Rains ISD. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats avenge early season losses, eye district titles
The Rains Wildcats baseball team and Rains Lady Cats softball team avenged early season losses and kept open the possibility of District 12-3A titles. […]
Cats, Lady Cats golden at district
The Rains Lady Cat track team won the District 12-3A meet at Wildcat Stadium on April 5-6 and will send 15 athletes to the Area meet. The Rains Wildcats track team had 13 qualify for the Area Meet. […]