Wildcats, Lady Cats notch victories
The Rains Wildcats baseball team and the Rains Lady Cat softball team rolled to convincing wins last week. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Lady Cats win windy Avon Rice Relays, Wildcats place second
The Rains Lady Cats won the Avon Rice Relays at the Rains High School track on Thursday, March 23, while the Wildcats placed second at the meet. […]
Busy week for Easter Bunny starts on Saturday
The Easter Bunny is expected to be busy in Rains County for the next two weekends. […]
Voter registration deadline is April 6
The last day to register to vote or to make changes to your voter ID for the May 6 election is Thursday, April 6. […]
Council approves permits, updated on water tower
The City Council of East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 21, to approve oversized building permits, combine lots and give an update on the water tower. […]
Board receives check, won’t tax vehicles
The Rains County Emergency Service District received a check from the Emory Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), considered taxing vehicles and discussed firemen pay during the regular meeting on Monday, March 20. […]
Point sales tax revenue remains up, others decline
The City of Point saw a 10-percent increase, while Rains County, Emory and East Tawakoni saw declines in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in March compared to last year. […]
Council designates James Woodson Day for the city
The City Council of the City of Point held a regular meeting on Thursday, March 9, to divide two properties, welcome new businesses and proclaim James Woodson Day. […]
Court updates policies, extends disaster declaration
The Rains County Commissioners Court addressed the current local disaster declaration for the county, updated the policy and procedures for the Rains County Sheriff and passed a resolution during the regular meeting on Thursday, March 9. […]
Lady Cats shut out district teams
The Rains Lady Cats softball team continues to roll through District 12-3A with two more shutout victories. […]