Tuesday is last day to register to vote in November election
The last day to register to vote for the November 7 general election is Tuesday, October 10. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Court adopts new tax rate, budget for county; lifts burn ban
The Rains County Commissioners Court adopted the 2023-2024 budget for Rains County and set the tax rate during the regular meeting on Thursday, September 28. […]
Lady Cats finish first half in third, start second with win
The Rains High School Lady Cat varsity volleyball team finished the first half of district play in third place of District 12-3 and start second half with straight set victory. […]
Remembering a fallen soldier
A canon salute during the dedication of a marker for Sgt. Christopher Columbus Neal in his family plot at the Hooker Cemetery on Saturday, September 30. […]
Sunday night storms bring damaging wind
Hooten’s Lawn and Tree Service removes a tree that fell on a house on Hwy. 69 in Emory. A thunderstorm which produced strong winds moved through Rains County on Sunday night, September 24. City and county residents experienced property damage and loss of power from the storm. […]
City council condemns properties
The City Council for the City of Emory held a special meeting with a public hearing to determine the outcome of two properties in the city limits. […]
Ladies beat two more district foes
The Rains High School Lady Cat volleyball team rolled past two district opponents with straight-set victories last week. […]
Wildcats open district with loss to Red Raiders at home
The Rains Wildcat varsity football team opened District 5-3A1 on Friday night, September 22, with a loss to the Winnsboro Red Raiders, 59-0. […]
Officials welcome newest business
Officials gathered to celebrate the opening of Kim’s Convenience Store and Whataburger at the corner of Hwy. 69 and FM 515. Officials from Whataburger, One Rock Real Estate Investment, Kim’s Convenience Store, Rains County and the City of Emory attended a preview on Wednesday, September 27. […]
Council replaces city vehicle, repeals curfew
The City Council of East Tawakoni considered replacing the golf cart for the city water department, repealing the juvenile curfew and updates to the Economic Development Corporation during the called meeting on Thursday, September 14, that saw three people removed from the meeting. […]