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Rains County voters: VATRE, No; Amendments, Yes
The proposition to use a higher tax rate by Rains ISD was voted down by Rains County voters for a fourth time during the November 4 general election. […]
Veterans Day celebrations planned for Saturday, Tuesday
Rains County will celebrate the heroes that have served in the armed services with Veterans Day programs. […]
Council discusses permit fees during special meeting
The Emory City Council met in a special session Tuesday evening, October 28, to discuss a schedule of fees for building permits, inspections and other related items. […]
Recognized for excellence
Rabb Brothers Memorial American Legion Post 156 recognized excellence in local departments during the sixth annual First Responders Banquet on Thursday, October 30. […]
Bad third quarter dooms Wildcats in loss to Tigers
The Rains Wildcat football team competed with the Commerce Tigers all night, but big plays off of miscues in the second half resulted in the lopsided 71-6 loss on Friday night, October 31. […]
Karen Young has a servant’s heart
Karen Young’s dream job is to work at a funeral home because she believes that God gave her a servant’s heart. […]
Point Volunteer Firefighter of the Year
Heather Rollins (left) presented Kaitlyn Sullivan with a City of Point Certificate of Achievement for being the Point Volunteer Firefighter of the Year during a First Responders’ dinner held Thursday, October 30. […]
Listening with your face
Last week I wrote about common courtesy, specifically, taking time to pay attention to your children and to those around you. […]
November 6, 2025
American Legion Breakfast; Veteran’s Day Parade; Angel Tree Applications Available Online; Grief Share Seminar; Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Toys For Tots Applications Available Online […]
Commissioners decide fate of building, accept grant donations
The Rains County Commissioners Court decided the fate of the old driver license building, accepted donated items to the Rains County Sheriff’s Office and approved resolutions for a grant during the regular meeting on Thursday, October 23. […]
