Ice fishing on Lake Fork?
Lake Fork looked more suited for ice-fishing huts than boat houses on Wednesday, February 17, as portions of Lakes Fork and Tawakoni froze over with temperatures plunged to -4 degrees. […]
Articles by Trey Hill
Freezing temperatures bring rolling blackouts
Last week’s forecasted arctic blast made its arrival, and with it came plunging temperatures that dipped into the single digits, a wintery mix of freezing precipitation, and rolling blackouts. […]
Campuses closed through Wednesday
The campuses of Rains ISD were idle Monday, February 15, for Presidents Day. Later that morning, parents were notified that all campuses would be closed through Wednesday, February 17. […]
Plans underway for June 19 Founder’s Day
The Founder’s Day committee met Monday, February 1, to begin planning the 2021 Founder’s Day festivities. Due to the cancellation of last year’s 150th anniversary, Founder’s Day will incorporate the county’s sesquicentennial celebration. […]
Preparing for winter’s blast
The National Weather Service issued a weather update Monday morning, February 8, for the possibility of winter precipitation in the area Wednesday night and Thursday morning. […]
A break from mud slinging
Employees from the Emory Public Works Department are nearing completion cleaning out sediment in Sandy Creek in Rubye McKeown Park in preparation for the scheduled release of trout on Wednesday, February 17. […]
January is school board recognition month
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has declared January 2021 to be school board recognition month as a tribute to the hardworking school board members who play a vital role in our communities and schools. […]
Closures continue amid virus spike
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to make its presence known in Rains County. Last week the City of Point closed its offices to the public due to exposure among its staff. […]
Surveying from afar
Binoculars and cameras with long-range lenses were instrumental in identifying bald eagles on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Volunteers began their three-day survey on Friday by tallying the eagle population around Lake Tawakoni. […]
Cook, Young take oath
New Rains County commissioners were sworn in Monday afternoon in the Rains County Courthouse. […]