State commission lifts suspension of JP Franklin
The State Commission on Judicial Conduct has lifted the suspension of Rains County Justice of the Peace Robert Jenkins Franklin with an order released on Tuesday, January 27. […]
Year: 2026
January 29, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Rains County Republican Meeting; Candidate Meet & Greet […]
Ollie “Marie” Sanchez
Ollie “Marie” Sanchez, 77, died on January 29, 2026. […]
Beverly Joan Day
Beverly Joan Day, 87, died on January 26, 2026. […]
Lady Cats notch more wins, Wildcats suffer more losses
The Rains Lady Cat varsity basketball team notched two more district wins as they start the second half of District 12-3A play, while the Wildcats continue to look for another district win. […]
Anna Hanner – Patrol Officer for Emory Police Department
Anna Hanner has worked in law enforcement for five-and-a-half years. […]
Repairing the line
Emory city employees, along with a few additional helping hands, work well into the night to repair a 10-inch water main. […]
Board updated on ETVFD changes, approves PVFD funds
The Rains County Emergency Services District (ESD) board was updated on East Tawakoni VFD procedures and approved funds for a grant to purchase tools for Point VFD during the regular meeting on Monday, January 19. […]
Council passes resolution, accepts subdivision into city
The Emory City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 13, to pass a resolution on insurance requirements for the city and for acceptance of Corner Stone Estates into the city. […]
Rains County braces for subfreezing temperatures this weekend
A cold front is expected to bring subfreezing temperatures to Rains County and much of Northeast Texas beginning this weekend, prompting weather officials to issue freeze warnings. […]