Trustees appreciated by district, handle monthly business
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees reviewed the annual audit reports, extended COVID leave and purchased more equipment during the regular meeting on Monday, January 11. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Volunteers install ramps
Volunteers help the Ramp Ministry of Broad Street Church of Christ install a ramp for a resident in Rains County. Part of the Texas Ramp Project, volunteers installed two ramps on Tuesday, January 12, with the materials provided by local churches. […]
Court discusses property rights, considers monthly business
The Rains County Commissioners Court held the first meeting of 2021 to discuss the look of some properties in the county and handle monthly business with the newly elected commissioners absent. […]
Wildcats suffer back-to-back loses; Ladies split games
The Rains Lady Cats rolled over Commerce, but fell to Edgewood, while the Rains Wildcats lost both district games last week. […]
Filing underway for May 1 election
Filing is underway at Rains ISD, City of Emory and City of East Tawakoni for a place on the ballot of the May 1 election. […]
Wildcats undefeated in district; Lady Cats split games
The Rains Wildcats won both district games last week against Paris Chisum and Lone Oak, while the Rains Lady Cats split their district games. […]
Allocations up 50% for Point, over 28% for county
Local sales tax allocations for the new year reports the City of Point receiving over 56 percent more than this time last year and Rains County getting back almost $67,000 from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. […]
Board changes tower lease, considers new tanker truck
The regular meeting of the Rains County Emergency Services District was held on Monday, December 21, to consider allowing the organization to assume the tower lease from the Emory VFD, hear an update on the grant for a new tanker truck and accept the independent audit of the organization. […]
Deputy pay raise, declaration extension highlight final meeting
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Wednesday, December 23, to adjust a salary in Rains County Sheriff’s Department, extend the Disaster Declaration through June and make a donation to the Women’s Service Club for the lighting of the Rains County Courthouse. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats scratch out district wins over holidays
The Rains Wildcats and Lady Cats notched district wins and played non-district games during the holiday break. […]