Entities see allocation increase; YTD mixed
Local sales tax allocations in November will see the City of Emory receiving just under $105,000 and Rains County getting back over $57,000 from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. […]
Year: 2019
Constitutional amendments, serving alcohol goes before voters
Residents of Rains County head to the polls today to make their voices heard on 10 Amendments to the Texas Constitution, and for City of Point citizens, allowing restaurants to serve mixed beverages. […]
WWII veterans to be honored Saturday
Saturday, November 9, the city of Emory will commemorate three World War II veterans at this year’s Veterans Day parade. The guests of honor are 100-year-old James South, 99-year-old Dock Mayberry and 95-year-old Buster Rivers. Each of the vets lived very different experiences during their time in the service, these are their stories. […]
Spradling, Allred families
Another installment in a series of stories leading up to the sesquicentennial of Rains County’s founding. […]
Wildcats run over Buffaloes at home, secure playoff spot
The Rains Wildcat varsity football team jumped on the Lone Oak Buffaloes early and rolled on to a 56-12 victory to secure a spot in the playoffs with one game to go in the regular season. […]
Lady Cats sweep through final week, head to playoffs
Straight-set victories in all three matches last week gave the Rains Lady Cat varsity volleyball team a second place finish in District 12-3A and a bi-district match tonight in Greenville. […]
Court accepts game room regulations, salary adjustments
Commissioners adopted game room regulations, approved salary adjustments and authorized the solicitation for bids during the regular meeting of the Rains County Commissioners Court on Thursday, October 24. […]
County honors veterans all week, Nov. 4-9
November 4-9 marks Veteran’s Appreciation Week, a week in which those who have served in the military are recognized for their bravery and dedication to the United States. A variety of businesses in Rains County are showcasing their appreciation to the community vets by offering specials to those who have military ID. […]
Early voting continues on state amendments
Early voting continues through Friday, November 1, for the Texas Constitutional Amendment Election to be held on November 5.
Also on the ballot for the general election, residents of the City of Point are voting on the legal sale of mixed beverages in restaurants by food and beverage certificate holders only. […]
My Tech Guru
David has earned a reputation as the tech guru at the senior center because of his knowledge of all things electronic – computers, phones, tablets and even high-tech watches. Many of our friends have asked […]