Eagle Fest boasts tours, shows and eagles
The 25th annual Rains County Eagle Fest takes place on Saturday, January 18, at the Rains County Fairgrounds in Emory. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Two arrested during Friday morning raid
Two suspects were taken into custody and narcotics were seized during the execution of a search warrant in Emory on Friday morning, January 10, according to a statement from the Rains County Sheriff’s Department. […]
Emergency warning system switchover hits snag
As severe weather approached Rains County on Friday, January 9, an issue was discovered that could have resulted in many residents not being alerted through the mass emergency notification system they had signed up for. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats take down Buffaloes, maul Bulldogs
The Rains Wildcats and Lady Cats got back on the winning track with victories over Lone Oak and Quitman last week. […]
Entities see increase for new year
Local sales tax allocations as we start the new year will see the City of Emory receiving just under $96,000 and Rains County getting back over $52,000 from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. […]
Court addresses salary adjustments; selects depository
The Rains County Commissioners Court selected a depository bank, made personnel adjustments, heard reports and more during the regular meeting on Thursday, January 9. […]
ESD Board considers lease; reviews external audit
The Rains County Emergency Services District (ESD) reviewed the annual external audit, considered leasing space on a city owned tower and heard reports during the regular meeting on Monday, December 16. […]
Council to allow chickens; increases police force
The East Tawakoni City Council made plans to revise the current city ordinance on chickens, reviewed the master plan for the city and approved the hire of an additional officer on the city’s police department during the regular meeting on Tuesday, December 17. […]
Wrestling company makes Point its new home
The Southwest Wrestling Entertainment (SWE) announced on Monday, December 23, that the company had signed a broadcast deal with a Right Now TV, a national television network and designated the “Old Gin” in Point as the new permanent home for the company’s events. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats busy holiday break includes tournament and district play
The Rains Lady Cats repeated as tournament champions, but joined the Rains Wildcats in falling to Mineola in a return to district play last week. […]