Harvey Eugene Waldon
Harvey Eugene Waldon, 76, of Point, died on July 5, 2020. […]
Year: 2020
LaJuana “Sue” Stevens
LaJuana “Sue” Stevens, 89, of McKinney, died on July 5, 2020. […]
Early voting underway for July 14 runoff elections
Early voting is underway until Friday, July 10, for the July 14 runoff election for the position of Rains County Commissioner, Precinct One. Residents will be able to cast a ballot weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Rains County Courthouse Annex located at 220 W. Quitman. […]
Department has busy week
An auto accident in Cherokee County led to a local theft investigation, suspects in a multi-county theft case identified in surveillance video, and a local residence with a possible connection to a cold case in California highlights a busy week for local law enforcement officials. […]
Court hears opinion on audit, extend emergency declaration
The Rains County Commissioners Court held its regular meeting with three commissioners present to hear the opinion on the county audit, consider bids for road and bridge material and extend the emergency declaration. […]
Four new COVID-19 cases reported in Rains County
The Rains County Judge’s office is reporting that they have received confirmation from the Northeast Texas (NET) Public Health District of four new active cases of COVID-19 in Rains County. […]
Interesting Point on June 30, 2020
ome like it hot, some like it wet. Well, we sure had a little of both. The rain will help all the pastures and front yards. Oops! – that means more mowing. […]
Emory…from my view on June 30, 2020
Hello all, hope you’ve have a great week. Last week we laid to rest a great man, my Uncle “Aunt” Donny. He was truly a man’s man and not afraid to show his softer side. He loved my Aunt Marvine like I’ve never seen any man love a woman. […]
A year of cancellations
My first column of this year was titled “Welcome 2020!” I mentioned that a number of marketing firms seemed poised to launch ad campaigns reminiscent of the Roaring 20s of the last century. I followed that up by saying “It remains to be seen whether the next 10 years roar or whimper.” […]
NET Public Health District to release COVID-19 Dashboard
As of Monday, June 29, the Northeast Texas (NET) Public Health District has reported that Rains County has a total of 12 confirmed COVID-19 cases with 6 recovered and 6 active cases. […]