Stoney LaRue to headline day of food, fun and festivities
The City of Emory Tourism board announced that Stoney LaRue will headline the Founder’s Day Concert and Festival at Sandy Creek Park on May 3. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Court to discuss 391 Commission for county
Rains County commissioners will discuss a 391 Commission during the regular meeting on Thursday, March 13, at 10:00 a.m. in the courtroom of the Rains County Courthouse. […]
Council approves contract with auditor; discusses May 3 election
The Emory City Council considered an auditing firm for the 2024 fiscal year, discussed the May 3 election and heard about collection of delinquent taxes during the regular meeting on Tuesday, March 11. […]
Wildcats endure up-and-down weekend, Ladies fall to 0-2 in district
The Rains Wildcats finish a tournament on a high note, while the Rains Lady Cats suffer their second district loss. […]
Commissioners approve resolutions for several grants
The Rains County Commissioners Court adopted resolutions for grants during the regular meeting on Thursday, February 27. […]
High-speed pursuit through Rains Co. ends in Delta Co.
A high speed chase on Hwy. 19 through Rains County on Thursday, February 27, ended with a crash near Cooper in Delta County. […]
Trustees approve playground upgrades, new school calendar
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held their regular meeting on Monday, March 3, to consider the Rains Intermediate playground, the 2025-2026 school calendar and renewing the District of Innovation plan. […]
Extreme winds pass through Rains County
Extremely high winds roared through Rains County Tuesday morning, March 4, toppling and uprooting trees, and causing a variety of property damage. […]
Carjacking in Emory ends with two in custody
A carjacking at Brookshire’s in Emory on Friday, February 28, led to a high speed chase into Hunt County and the detainment of two individuals. […]
Harris headed to state meet
Scarlett Harris finished second in the 105 lb. weight division at the Region 3-3A meet in Commerce on Saturday, March 1. […]