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. […]
Year: 2026
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. […]
Lady Cats bounce back, Wildcats secure district win
The Rains Lady Cats returned to form in District 12-3A with two convincing victories, while the Rains Wildcats notched their first district win. […]
All entities see increase for January returns
The City of Point saw another large increase in local sales tax allocations being returned in January by the office of acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock, while Emory, East Tawakoni and Rains County saw slight increases compared to 2025. […]
Why has society become so destructive?
Warning! This is not a light, fluffy, feel-good column about my cat(s) or the little green house that didn’t protect my plants from the freezing temperatures after all. […]
January 15, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Rains County Republican Meeting […]
Ray Turner
Ray Turner, 70, died on January 11, 2026. […]
Assessing the damage
Emory Volunteer Fire Department, Emory Police Department and Rains County Sheriff’s Department responded to a car vs. tractor-trailer accident at the intersection of Hwy. 19 and Robinson Rd. on Monday afternoon, January 5. One person was transported to Sulphur Springs with unknown injuries. The accident is still under investigation. […]
Megan Lawrence is a realtor and volunteer worker
Megan Lawrence grew up in Canton, graduating from high school in 2005 where she participated in power lifting and track, but she has lived in Emory since 2013. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats return from holidays with district games
The state ranked Rains Lady Cats came one game short of another tournament championship over the holidays, while they and the Rains Wildcats suffered District 12-3A losses in Winnsboro. […]