Library makes great headway under leadership of Bernadette Thompson
The Rains County Public Library has been operating since 1982 according to the library’s website. […]
Month: July 2026
City staff announce plans to seek $21M water grant
The Emory City Council voted unanimously to seek a $21 million state grant for water system upgrades and heard a resident’s formal objection over a drainage complaint during its meeting Tuesday, July 14. […]
Tiny bubbles
Rains County kids beat the summer heat with foam as they celebrate the conclusion of the Summer Readathon at the Rains County Library. […]
Trustees discuss budget deficit, preliminary numbers for next year
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees discussed the district budget, heard preliminary numbers and tabled a plan for new buses during the regular meeting on Monday, July 20. […]
Surgery is not what it used to be!
You’re just going to have to face the fact that I’ve reached the age where most of my columns – and a lot of my conversations – begin with “back in the day” or some version of that. […]
Sign up for Point City Council election under way
The City of Point is accepting applications from citizens who wish to be placed on the ballot for a seat on the Point City Council. The registration deadline is August 17 by 5:30 p.m. […]
July 23, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; FOL Book Sale; FOL Hosts a Youth Writing Challenge; St. John rummage sale; Elm Cemetery Memorial Day; Rains Co. Fair pageant applications […]
Yashica Conley cares for children from birth to 12 years
Yashica Conley has owned Tiny Tots Day Care in Emory since 2010. […]
Presenting Old Glory
The American Legion Post 156 Color Guard presented the colors for the Pledge of Allegiance during the regular meeting of the Rains County Commissioners Court on Thursday, July 9. […]
Emory hits milestone early, county continues upward trajectory
Emory eclipses a milestone earlier than previous years and Rains County continues to see increases in sales tax revenue compared to 2025 according to the new numbers released by the Texas Comptroller’s office on Wednesday, July 8. […]