Court appoints auditor, discusses permits
The Rains County Commissioners Court appointed the county auditor, approved plats and discussed permits for oversized loads on county roads during the regular meeting on Thursday, January 12. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
ESD board continues discussion on firefighter compensation
The board of the Rains County Emergency Service District continued the discussion of compensation for the county’s volunteer firemen, amended contracts with the departments and selected a new auditor for the district during the regular meeting on Monday, January 16. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats suffer first district loss, bounce back
The Rains Wildcats and Lady Cats were handed their first district losses, but bounced back with wins. […]
Lady Cats set sights on return to Austin
The Rains Lady Cat softball team gathers for final instructions from Coach Scott Delozier before returning to the field for more practice reps. […]
District officially adopts four-day school week
The four-day instructional week calendar for Rains Independent School District for 2023-2024 was approved by the Rains ISD Board of Trustees during the regular meeting on Monday, January 9. […]
Registration for city, school board elections begins Wednesday
Candidates may now file for a place on the ballot of the May 6 election for seats on the Rains Independent School District Board of Trustees, Emory City Council and East Tawakoni City Council. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats tame Tigers to stay undefeated in district
The Rains Wildcats and Lady Cats returned to district play after a bye to win close games over the Commerce Tigers and Lady Tigers on Tuesday, January 10. […]
A trio of many
The trio of Rains County Clerk Mandy Sawyer, Rains County Treasurer Teresa Northcutt, and District Clerk Laura Pate prepare to take their oaths of office with Rains County Judge Linda Wallace set to hold the bible and Eighth District Judge Eddie Northcutt to administer the oaths. […]
2022 – a year for new leaders, landmark dedications, and fond farewells
The story of the past year was one of change as new residents stepped into leadership roles, two landmarks were dedicated to honor individuals, celebrations were held to mark milestones while friends and businesses were lost. […]
Court appoints board members, accepts contract
The Rains County Commissioners Court held their last meeting of 2022 on Thursday, December 22, to appoint board members and accept a new contract for electricity for the county. […]