Youth livestock show to begin Thursday
The Rains County Junior Livestock Show is set to begin this week with a new schedule and new rules for participants and those able to attend this year’s event. […]
Articles by Trey Hill
UIL threatens districts for non-compliance
Last week, The Dallas Morning News reported that the University Interscholastic League [UIL] Texas, the governing body of public high school academic and athletic competition in the state, sent out letters to superintendents throughout the state notifying them of an update to the UIL COVID-19 risk-mitigation guidelines and that schools and their fans follow those guidelines or risk sanctions. […]
Jeepin’ for the Blue
The Lake Fork Creek Jeep Club gathered Monday morning, September 7, on the Rains County Courthouse square to show support for members of the law enforcement and emergency responders community with a parade around the Lake Fork area. […]
School district reports positive case in elementary school
Rains Independent School District Superintendent Jennifer Johnson sent out a letter to parents and guardians last week indicating that a student on the Rains Elementary campus had tested positive for COVID-19. […]
Appellate judge killed in collision Saturday night
Fifth District Court of Appeals Justice David Bridges of Rockwall was killed Saturday night, July 25, in a three-vehicle accident on Interstate 30 in Royse City. […]
A bit of this and that for July 14, 2020
Last week while visiting with Keeley Roan, Director for the Emory Development Corporation, she told me … […]
A bit of this and that for July 7, 2020
Despite a lack of BANG! This year’s Fourth of July was still a blessing at the Hill household. […]
Mobile testing for COVID-19 scheduled for Thursday
A third mobile testing for COVID-19 has been scheduled for residents of Rains County by the Texas Division of Emergency Management to take place at the Rains Junior High campus on Thursday, June 25. […]
Giving assistance
Carsyn Palomo watches the ball roll to the cup after assisting her dad, Carlos, with the putt during a Father’s Day golf outing Sunday, June 21. […]
Tip on suspicious vehicle leads to suspect in string of thefts
A tip on a suspicious vehicle has resulted in the apprehension of a suspect believed to be responsible in several related crimes in and around the Rains County area. […]