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. […]
Articles by Trey Hill
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. […]
RISD begins four-day school week
Rains Independent School District began its 2023-2024 school year Monday morning, August 7. […]
Council approves proposed budget, tax rate
The Emory City Council met in regular session Tuesday evening, August 8, in the council chamber of Emory City Hall. […]
Rains County man found guilty on five counts of family violence
A Rains County man was found guilty on five of the six charges brought against him during a trial held in the Eighth District Court with Judge Duncan Thomas presiding. […]
Former County Judge Sisk dies
Former Rains County Judge and Commissioner Bob Sisk died on Monday, July 10, in Tyler. […]