Human remains found near Tawakoni identified
A press release from the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office indicated that the remains were identified as those of Michael Glenn Chambers. […]
Year: 2023
Wildcats, Lady Cats swept into next round with big wins
The Rains Lady Cats softball team swept the Lady Bearcats from the post season, while the Rain Wildcats finished off the Panthers in two games to move to next round of the Class 3A playoffs. […]
Council members sworn in; FY 2022 audit presented
The Emory City Council met in regular session Tuesday night, May 9, in the council chambers of city hall, where newly elected council members were sworn in; […]
Sitting on a rock
A couple of weeks ago, Pat came to our Wednesday morning Bible study excited about a story she had seen about a 31-year-old bald eagle who recently became a foster dad. […]
May 11, 2023
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Am. Legion Breakfast; Willow Springs Workday; Willow Springs Annual Homecoming; Elm Cemetery Memorial Service […]
Delenis “Jack” Garrett
Delenis “Jack” Garrett, 71, died on May 5, 2023. […]
Emory Rains, namesake of Rains County, as recorded through Texas publications
Texas pioneer, Emory Rains moved to Texas with his family at the age of 18, settling first in the Red River section (later Lamar Co., Texas) as early as 1818. […]
Early voting ends; Election Day is Saturday
Rains County residents will head to the polls on Saturday, May 6, to vote in contested races for Rains ISD School Board, Emory City Council and East Tawakoni City Council as well as consider ballot measures on a new sales tax district in the county and liquor sales in the City of Emory. […]
Founder’s Day festivities to kickoff tonight with Savor the Flavor
Founder’s Day festivities are set to begin tonight, Thursday night, with the Savor the Flavor … A Taste of Area Fare hosted by the Lake Country Neighbors. […]
Commissioners consider security, tower rental, county road issues
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, April 27, to resolve a tower rental agreement, consider options for completion of County Road 1325 and discuss security at the Rains County Library. […]