Chamber news for March 16, 2021
The Rains County Chamber is promoting businesses by having “Where Are We Wednesdays?” I wear that business’ shirt and/or hat all day making me their walking/talking billboard. […]
Year: 2021
Count rebate up nearly 20 percent over 2020
Local sales during the first month of 2021 have Emory, Point and Rains County receiving around 20 percent more in sales tax allocations than March of last year. […]
Court approves tiny home regulations
Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, March 11, to approve tiny home rental community park regulations and hear updates. […]
March 16, 2021
Good Samaritans March Schedule; Cat in the Hat at Alba Library; County Line Baptist Fundraiser; Catfish Tournament; Ben Wheeler Fire & Rescue Benefit; Rains Co. Business Expo Needs Vendors; Carter BloodCare At St. John’s; KEB Vendor Craft Fair; FOL Holds Book Sale; ET Expo Vendors Needed; Vendor Signups For Founders Day […]
Jerry Kimbro
Jerry “Big Foot” Kimbro, 73, of Point, died on March 16, 2021, in Sulphur Springs. […]
Wesley Earl Hobbs
Wesley Earl Hobbs, 86, of Quitman, died on March 15, 2021, in Tyler. […]
Margie Marie Dodson Carpenter
Margie Marie Dodson Carpenter, 76, of Point, died peacefully at Carriage House Manor in Sulphur Springs on March 13, 2021. […]
Wanda Lee Hass
Wanda Lee Hass, 84, of Alba, died on March 12, 2021, in Quitman. […]
James Martin Tyson
James “Jim” Martin Tyson, 56, of Alba, died on March 11, 2021, at his residence. […]
Board deals with lost days
The Board of Trustees of Rains ISD held a regular meeting on Monday, March 1, to take action concerning the days lost due to winter storms and hear district updates. […]