Wildcats buffaloed in Lone Oak
he Rains Wildcat varsity football started the season hot, but suffered a season opening loss to the Lone Oak Buffaloes, 28-16, on Friday night, August 25, in Lone Oak. […]
Year: 2023
Updates in Ag Shop
Since last year, the Rains High School Agriculture Shop has been utilizing a Jet Grant to upgrade its facility, including new welding booths and ventilation fans. […]
RHS Debuts New Improv Team
More than 50 people attended the first Rains High School Improv Night under the instruction of Theater Teacher Jonathan Lance. […]
Loving your neighbor
A couple of weeks ago I saw a story on Facebook about a man who spent an hour in the bank with his father while he transferred some money. […]
August 31, 2023
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Women’s Service Club Fashion Show […]
Loy Dale Pressley Jr
Loy Dale Pressley Jr., 80, of Emory, died on August 30, 2023. […]
Chief Gloar worked his way up in law enforcement
Emory’s Chief of Police Cliff Gloar has been in his position since 2018, and a member of the local police department since 2014. […]
Obscured by smoke
Emory Volunteer Fire Fighter Jon Wedeking is partially hidden by smoke while he extinguishes flames on Rains County Road 3380 on Tuesday afternoon, August 22. […]
District upgrades EMS building, vehicles
The Rains County Emergency Service District (ESD) board purchased upgrades for the EMS building, purchased a new vehicle for Emory Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) and considered needs for Point VFD during the regular meeting on Monday, August 21. […]
School board adopts budget; sets tax rate
The Rains Independent School District’s board of trustees met in a special session Monday evening, August 21, in the board room of the RISD administration building. […]