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. […]
Month: July 2026
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. […]
Council updated on water tanks, discusses rate increases
The Point City Council held a regular meeting on Thursday, July 9, to hear more updates on the work performed by J&A Coating and discuss water, sewer and garbage rate increases. […]
County fire marshal appointed, special tax district discussed
The Rains County Commissioners Court appointed a new fire marshal for the county and discussed a sales tax district during the regular meeting on Thursday, July 9. […]
Shedd sworn in as Fire Marshal
David Shedd, on the left, is sworn in as the new Rains County Fire Marshal by Rains County Judge Brent Hilliard on Thursday, July 9. […]
Reading and Writing in Rains County
My favorite talk for those times when I’m asked to speak to a group about writing is one I call “How to Become a Book Writer.” […]
July 16, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Colony Cemetery Memorial Day; FOL Book Sale Is Coming Soon; FOL Hosts a Youth Writing Challenge; Football Camp; Elm Cemetery Memorial Day; Rains Co. Fair pageant applications […]
James Stanley McAree
James Stanley McAree, 84, died on July 15, 2026. […]
Parading American
Harold Chandler, dressed patriotic, waves to residents of East Tawakoni from a 1962 AMC Rambler American convertible during the Fourth of July parade on Saturday, July 4. […]
Michael Beem serves as President of the Rains Amateur Radio Association
The Rains Amateur Radio Association took part in the American Radio Relay League’s (ARRL) 2026 Field Day over the weekend of June 27–28, with Michael Beem, president of the association, leading the effort. […]