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. […]
Year: 2026
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. […]
Ship Ahoy!
Ahoy from the Princess Live Café on Deck 7 of the Princess Regal. […]
January 22, 2026
Rains County Republican Meeting; Candidate Meet & Greet; Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales […]
Eddy Ray Turner
Eddy Ray Turner, 69, died on January 21, 2026. […]
Jeanne Julia Ryan
Jeanne Julia (Murray) Ryan, 81, of Cumby, died on January 20, 2026. […]
Frances Ellen Howell
Frances Ellen Howell, 83, died on January 18, 2026. […]
Candidates attend forum
Candidates for local, state and national offices attended the Rains County Republican Party’s candidates forum on Monday night, January 12, in the cafetorium at Rains Elementary School. Candidates running for Rains County Commissioner for Precinct […]
Trustees approve library book purchases, policy updates
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday, January 12, to approve recommendations for school library resources and update board policies. […]
Commissioners court considers library board appointments
The Rains County Commissioners tabled the appointments to the Rains County Library Advisory Board and passed a resolution in support of exemption to Hotel Occupancy Tax for counties during the regular meeting on Thursday, January 8. […]