Lake Country Antique Tractor Association relocates to Point
The Lake Country Antique Tractor Association held a club pull on September 24 at the Old Gin in Point. […]
Month: September 2022
Local Good Samaritans, providing for the disadvantaged since 1987
Rains County Good Samaritans was formed in 1987 by a group of local ministers when they saw a need in the community for food and clothing. […]
Lord, hear our prayers
Senior Harley Kreck leads a gathering of students and staff in a prayer for Rains ISD during the local See You at the Pole event at the flag poles in front of the Rains Junior High campus. […]
Emory Tourism to be featured “Destination Day” at State Fair
Over 24 days of the State Fair of Texas, Sept. 30-Oct. 23, more than 2.2 million visitors will attend from within and outside Texas. Volunteers from Emory Tourism will be there to greet them for one of those days, highlighting the events and attractions that make our community special. […]
Court decides on process to appoint sheriff, adopts budget, tax rate
The Rains County Commissioners Court decided on the process for appointing a new sheriff to replace David Traylor and approved the tax rate and budget for Rains County during the regular meeting on Thursday, September 22. […]
Lady Cats bounce back with straight-set district wins
The Rains Lady Cat volleyball team bounce back with two straight-set victories over Prairiland and Lone Oak in District 12-3A play last week. […]
Wildcats overwhelm by Raiders
The Rains Wildcat varsity football team fell behind early and lost the District 5-3A-1 opener to the Winnsboro Raiders, 73-13, on Friday night, September 23. […]
Fall has arrived
Sometimes it’s difficult to recognize the change of seasons in a climate that is either hot or cold with a few days of slightly milder weather in between. […]
It’s Rains County Angel Tree time again!
The 2022 Applications have been delivered to each RISD campus, and the Rains County Leader. The only requirement for participation in the Rains County Angel Tree is that the children must be full-time residents in Rains County. Each child must have their own Application. Applications must be received in our mailbox by Tuesday, November 5, no exceptions. […]
September 29, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Point VFD Annual Tamale Fest; Rocky Point Benefit Sale; Hooker Cemetery Cleanup; Am. Legion Breakfast; RHS Classes Of The 70s Reunion; Spooktacular In Sandy Creek Park […]