The stories of Rains County, TX
8 narrated audio stories from across Rains County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Lake Fork Reservoir
Why the Bass Boats Keep Coming Back to Lake Fork
A water-supply lake became a proving ground for giant bass and elite tournaments.
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The Bass That Made Lake Fork Legend
A record catch that turned East Texas fishing into folklore.
Rains County Courthouse
Where Rains County Learned to Stand Still
A courthouse that turned a young county into a civic center.
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When East Texas Drew a New Line
How a new county gave one East Texas corner its own civic center.
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When a County Existed Mostly on Paper
How Rains County became real after its creation.
Lake Fork Reservoir
How Lake Fork Became Bass Country
A reservoir built for water became a legend for giant bass.
Lake Tawakoni
When Water Redrew Rains County
A reservoir turned farm country toward the shoreline.
Lake Fork Reservoir
The Bass Factory in the Timber
How water, wood, and management made Lake Fork legendary.
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