STAAR tests for RHS students this week
Rains High School students will take three portions of the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) End-of-Course (EOC) exams on May 4-6. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Council reviews notice about water line on Bull Creek Bridge
The East Tawakoni City Council discussed a notice from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) concerning the water line on Bull Creek Bridge and tabled an ordinance waiver for accessory buildings during the regular meeting on Tuesday, April 20. […]
Two RISD trustee races to be decided Saturday
Rains County residents head to the polls on Saturday, May 1, to choose Place 2 and Place 3 on the Rains ISD Board of Trustees. […]
Lady Cats repeat as district champs, Wildcats win away from district title
The Rains Lady Cats repeat as District 12-3A Champions, while the Wildcats move closer to a district title by sweeping the Edgewood Bulldogs. […]
Tax abatement, request for proposals top court agenda
The Commissioners Court of Rains County held a regular meeting on Thursday, April 22, to consider tax abatement application, request proposals for help with the American Rescue Plan, and more. […]
Early voting underway for Rains ISD Board
Fifteen residents cast a ballot on the first day of early voting for two contested races for seats on the Rains ISD School Board. […]
Wildcats advance to region
Three Rains Wildcats and seven Lady Cats qualified for the regional track meet during the 3A Area Track & Field Meet in Emory on Wednesday, April 14. […]
Wildcats suffer first loss, Ladies look to finish strong
The Rains Wildcat baseball team suffered its first loss in district, while the Lady Cats stayed undefeated with two games left. […]
EDC approves drainage study, demo of building
The board of directors of the City of Emory Development Corporation approved a drainage study and awarded a bid to demolish an old building during the regular meeting on Wednesday, April 14. […]
County participates in seniors initiative
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Tuesday, April 6, that Rains County would be among the 46 counties participating in the sixth week of the Save our Seniors COVID-19 vaccine initiative. […]