Homecoming, Classic Cars, County Fair make for busy week
Rains County is set for a week full of activities culminating with the 92nd edition of the Rains County Fair. […]
Articles by Trey Hill
RISD mourns loss of student
Rains ISD is mourning the loss of one of its students. On Tuesday afternoon, September 6, Rains ISD Superintendent Jennifer Johnson sent a letter out announcing the loss of Gemini Howle, an eighth-grade student at Rains Junior High. […]
Sophomores win
The Rains High School Sophomore Class won the Best Float competition with a Toy Story themed entry during Tuesday night’s Homecoming Parade. […]
Man fatally shot in Emory Saturday
What began as a medical emergency at a residence in Emory turned into a homicide investigation for the Emory Police Department Saturday, August 27. […]
Off and running!
The Rains Wildcats are off and running in their 2022 football season. The Wildcats opened their season at home Friday night, August 26, with a 24-14 win over the Lone Oak Buffaloes. […]
County overwhelmed by epic rainfall
An epic rainfall visited Rains County overnight Sunday and Monday morning. The deluge, which surpassed 10 inches in some parts of the county, resulted in flooded county roads and the cancellation of classes for Rains ISD. […]
RISD board proposes 2022-2023 budget
The Rains Independent School District’s board of trustees met in a special session Monday evening, July 25, in the board room of the district administrative building. […]
Long way home
Two portable buildings were returned to the Intermediate campus of the Rains Independent School District on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 12 and 13. The buildings previously resided at the Emory City Centre as part of TVCC’s remote learning for Rains County. […]
Police chief announces addition of K-9 unit
The Point City Council met Tuesday evening, June 14, for their regular monthly meeting. A quorum of members was present, with councilman Dustin Briggs chairing the meeting for Mayor Stephen Cross, who was absent. […]
Roof-raising experience
Workers toil away installing the roof for the new St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church building located east of Emory on FM 515. Construction recently restarted after work was halted due to the COVID pandemic. […]