Parading American
Harold Chandler, dressed patriotic, waves to residents of East Tawakoni from a 1962 AMC Rambler American convertible during the Fourth of July parade on Saturday, July 4. […]
Articles by Chuck Fitts
Wallace, Jones nominated for Region 7 Teacher of the Year
Rains ISD teachers Shantil Wallace and Tiny Jones will be honored at the Region 7 Teacher of the Year ceremony and luncheon on Tuesday, July 14, in Longview. […]
Commissioners welcome new member, approve courthouse improvements
The Rains County Commissioners Court welcomed its newest member, approved a proposal to replace windows in the courthouse and agreed to contracts during the regular meeting on Thursday, June 25. […]
Celebrate the Fourth of July throughout the area
Though Poppers in the Park will not be held this year, there are still plenty of places to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States on this Fourth of July. […]
If the hat fits
Local volunteer firefighters hand out goodies to kids at the Hometown Helpers event sponsored by the Rains County Library on Tuesday, June 30. […]
Council reviews maintenance contract; accepts bids
The Point City Council held a regular meeting on Thursday, June 25, to review the contract for water tank maintenance, consider bids and consider grant variances. […]
Board purchases brush truck, reviews budgets
The Rains County Emergency Services District board ordered a new brush truck, approved funding for new radios and reviewed budgets during the regular meeting on Monday, June 15. […]
Tax returns up for county, down for cities
Rains County saw a marked increase in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock in June compared to 2025, while the municipalities saw a slight decrease. […]
Juneteenth celebrated in Emory
The Juneteenth celebration in Rains County saw parades, proclamations and praise. Reverend W. R. Byrd smiles as Tredis Griffin relates a story about the impact of the parade’s Grand Marshall, Jannie Stephens. […]
Celebrate Juneteenth with walk, parade, community this weekend
The Prairie Grove Missionary Baptist Church will hold “A Joyous Celebration of Culture and Freedom” as part of the Juneteenth celebration in Rains County June 19-21. […]