Point council approves budget, sets tax rate
The Point City Council met in regular session Thursday night, September 14, in the council chambers of Point City Hall. […]
Articles by Trey Hill
Portrait presentation
Miss Rains County 2022 Storey Smith presents her portrait to Rains County Judge Linda Wallace to hang in the courthouse annex along with the other queens’ portraits. […]
Board approves amendment to student policy regarding cell phones
The Rains Independent School District’s board of trustees met in regular session Monday night, September 11, in the board room of the administrative building. […]
It’s a head turner
Heads turned as several cars rolled in for display at the 25th annual Classics Around the Square held Saturday morning, September 9, at the courthouse square in Emory. Leading the group is a Mercury Cyclone circa 1969. […]
Dallas man charged for online solicitation of a minor
The Rains County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of a Dallas man on Friday, September 8, as part of a joint operation/investigation for crimes against children. […]
93rd edition of the Rains County Fair set to begin Tuesday
The 93rd edition of the Rains County Fair rolls into town with the gates opening Tuesday evening, September 12, concluding Saturday night, September 16, with the junior livestock auction followed by a country western dance. […]
25th annual Classics Around the Square to be held Saturday
Rain or shine, the 25th annual Classics Around the Square is set to be held on Saturday, September 9, at the Rains County Courthouse Square. Last year, over 300 classics took part in the show. […]
School board adopts budget; sets tax rate
The Rains Independent School District’s board of trustees met in a special session Monday evening, August 21, in the board room of the RISD administration building. […]
Obscured by smoke
Emory Volunteer Fire Fighter Jon Wedeking is partially hidden by smoke while he extinguishes flames on Rains County Road 3380 on Tuesday afternoon, August 22. […]
Commissioners court places county under 90-day burn ban
The Rains County Commissioners Court activated a burn ban for Rains County for 90 days, or until the county judge or the commissioners court determines that the dry and hazardous conditions have improved. […]