Community leaders, law enforcement updated on district security and safety
The Rains ISD hosted a Safety and Security Committee Meeting in the Rains High School library on Monday, February 24, to discuss updated plans and conduct training. […]
Year: 2025
There’s a mouse in the house!
During the cold spell this past week, we put a wash cloth in the cabinet doors under all the sinks to hold them open enough to let some warm air in but hopefully not so much to offer an invitation to Kitty to go in and investigate. […]
Lady Cats continue to notch wins, Wildcats rally for victories
The Rains Wildcat baseball team started their season with a 3-0 weekend, while the Rains Lady Cat softball team continue to notch wins. […]
February 27, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Mexican Stack Up – Point Ladies Civic Club; Alba-Golden All Class Reunion […]
Joe Spencer Lofland
Joe Spencer Lofland, 82, of Quitman, died on February 21, 2025. […]
Merle Edwin Hutchings
Merle Edwin Hutchings, 83, died on February 21, 2025. […]
Board discusses property values, approves tax exemptions
The Rains County Emergency Service District (ESD) board held their regular meeting on Monday, February 17, to discuss values for insurance of department properties and annual tax exemptions. […]
Melissa Dunaj helps victims of water and fire damage
Melissa Dunaj and her husband, James, moved to Rains County in 2022 to become owners of Freedom Flood and Fire at 2169 FM 515 in Emory. Her parents were in the industry for 34 years […]
Local sales tax allocations from holiday sales up for county and cities
Local sales tax allocations for Rains County, the City of Point and the City of East Tawakoni saw increases compared to 2024, while Emory saw a slight decline from the previous year’s total, according to a press release from Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. […]
Rains County to have several contested races in May
The May 3 General election will have contested races for seats on the Rains Independent School District Board of Trustees, Emory City Council and East Tawakoni City Council, as well as the creation of a taxing district in Rains County. […]