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. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
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. […]
Candidate forum at courthouse on Monday
The Rains County Candidate Forum will be held on Monday, January 12, at 6:00 p.m. in the courtroom of the Rains County Courthouse. […]
City of Point seeks signatures for special election
The City of Point is seeking signatures for a petition to call a special election to fill seats on the city council. […]
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. […]
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. […]
Council appoints board member, discussesChristmas tree
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 16, to appoint a member of the city’s tourism board and discuss the Christmas tree at the library. […]
Ladies win district opener,Wildcats look to end streak
The Rains Lady Cats opened District 12-3A with victory, while the Rains Wildcats search for a way out of slump. […]
Pushing new truck into service
Future firefighters pushed Emory Volunteer Fire Department’s new ladder truck into service on Monday night, December 15 […]
ESD, VFD celebrate new truck with push-in ceremony
The Emory Volunteer Fire Department, with help from the community, officially rolled the new ladder truck into its bay following the regular meeting of the Rains County Emergency Service District on Monday, December 16. […]