Wildcats need extra games to claim second, Ladies win playoff opener
The Rains Lady Cats softball team claims the Bi-District title, while the Rains Wildcat baseball team claims second place in District 12-3A. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Early voting underway for amendments, AGISD bond
Early voting is underway for the May 7 election on two proposed constitutional amendments. As of press time, 156 residents have cast a ballot by mail or in person at the Election office in the Rains County Courthouse Annex at 220 W. Quitman St. in Emory. […]
District approves purchase of three brush trucks for departments
The regular meeting of the Rains County Emergency Service District was held on Monday, April 18, and the board approved the purchase of three brush trucks, the donation of old tools and heard monthly reports. […]
Out to defend
Watching the ball into her glove, sophomore Zee Hague (1) prepares to secure the pop-up out during the 11-1 victory over the Commerce Lady Tigers on Friday, April 22. She and the Lady Cats will begin the defense of their 3A state title on Thursday, April 28, with a bi-district game against the Pottsboro Lady Cardinals at Bells High School. […]
Timmons, Smith qualify for UIL State Academic Meet
Carter Timmons and Storey Smith qualified for the Texas UIL State Academic Meet after medaling at the Region 2-3A Academic Meet on Saturday, April 23, in Tyler. […]
Lady Cats head to playoffs to defend title, Wildcats eye district title
The Rains Lady Cats roll into playoffs on eight-game winning streak, while the Rains Wildcats have qualified for the playoffs with one game left. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats heading to region
Thirteen Rains Wildcat and Lady Cat athletes brought home medals from the Area Track & Field meet in Pottsboro on Thursday, April 21. […]
Court transfers tax abatement for travel center, lifts burn ban
The Rains County Commissioners Court lifted the burn ban, considered transferring a tax abatement and heard a proposal from the City of Emory Development Corporation (EDC) during the regular meeting on Thursday, April 14. […]
Trustees presented with plan for gym repairs
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held an emergency meeting on Tuesday, April 19, to get updates on the damage to the Rains High School gym and plans for repairs to the facility. […]
Council considers library plaque, permit request
The City Council of East Tawakoni held a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 19, to consider a memorial plaque for the city library, approve updated plats and hear a request to allow a metal accessory building on an empty lot. […]