Wildcats remain winless in district, Lady Cats split weekly games
The Rains Wildcats still looking for first district win, while the Rains Lady Cats suffer first district loss but bounce back with win. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Champions, Change & Chills: A look back at 2021
The year of 2021 saw many personnel changes in local and county government, opening of new businesses, the Rains Lady Cat softball team repeating as state champions and a snowstorm for the ages. […]
Court fills seats, implements employee referral program
The Rains County Commissioners Court filled seats on the advisory board of the Rains County Library, updated policy for employees and tabled the lease renewal for the Rose Community Center during the last meeting of the year on Thursday, December 23. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats ready for district run after busy holiday
The Rains Wildcats and Lady Cats added more experience with games and a tournament over the holiday break. […]
County, cities see increase in returns in December
Local sales during October scared up positive numbers for Rains County and the local municipalities and led to an increase in the amount of money being returned in December compared to last year. […]
District purchases ambulance building; reviews audit
The board of the Rains County Emergency Service District (ESD) approved the offer from the Emory Development Corporation (EDC) and the City of Emory to purchase the ambulance building and reviewed the audit of the district during the regular meeting on Monday, December 20. […]
Council considers bond refinance; approves safety equipment for PD
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 21, to consider refinancing two water and sewer bonds, review the annual audit, and purchase equipment to protect the city’s police officers. […]
Ladies stay perfect in district, Wildcats suffer first district loss
The Rains Lady Cats remain undefeated in district play, while the Rains Wildcats suffer a loss in their opener. […]
Trustees hear financial ratings, purchase new vehicles
Trustees of Rains ISD purchased two vans, heard the district’s financial ratings and tabled the superintendent evaluation during the regular meeting on Monday, December 13. […]
Court passes resolution, interlocal agreement
The Rains County Commissioners held a regular meeting on Thursday, December 9, and approved an interlocal agreement with East Tawakoni, passed a resolution and heard monthly reports. […]