Trustees extend superintendent contract, amend budget
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees extended the contract of Rains ISD Superintendent Joe Nicks and dealt with school finances during the regular meeting on Monday, January 13. […]
Month: January 2025
Council denies rate increase, accepts resignation
The Point City Council held a regular meeting on Thursday, January 9, to deny a rate increase request, approve storage tank repair and maintenance and accept resignation of Councilwoman Courtney Frazier. […]
Council selects Tom Parsons as city’s new police chief
The Emory City Council met twice this week to conduct city business. […]
Commissioners approve bonds for officials, open bids
The Rains County Commissioners held a special meeting on Tuesday, January 14 to approve bonds for county officials, open bids for outside auditors of the county finances and accept donations to the Rains County Sheriff’s Office. […]
Winter in Emory
Jack Frost paid a visit to East Texas and beyond last week, and the world as we know it came to a halt for a few days. […]
Growing Leaders
Rains ISD CTE Director Robert Fisher speaks to the Rains ISD Board of Trustees on Monday, January 13, about the accomplishments of the Rains Future Farmers of America (FFA) as well as the awards won by the other CTE programs including build teams and floral design. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats notch two more district wins on the road
The Rains Lady Cats wrapped up the first half of District 12-3A play in second place, while the Rains Wildcats continue to roll through district with two more victories. […]
January 16, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; RCRA January 2025 Meeting; Rains County Republican Meeting […]
Carol Calvin Kelly
Carol Calvin Kelly, 90, of Alba, died on January 14, 2025. […]
Aiden Leon Thompson
Aiden Leon Thompson, 17, died on January 14, 2025. […]