Count rebate up nearly 20 percent over 2020
Local sales during the first month of 2021 have Emory, Point and Rains County receiving around 20 percent more in sales tax allocations than March of last year. […]
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Let’s talk voting integrity
The Rains County GOP held a town hall meeting Saturday afternoon in the courtroom of the county annex. State Senator Bob Hall and State Representative Cole Hefner were among the speakers. […]
Council approves replat, sale of vehicle to Point
The Emory City Council held a regular meeting on Thursday, February 25, to replat property on East Lennon Dr., sell excess equipment to Point and hear departmental reports. […]
Multi-vehicle accident leaves local man dead
A multi-vehicle accident claimed the life of a Rains County man Monday morning, March 1. […]
Historic storm produces unforeseen problems for county
Rains County saw historic snowfall and freezing temperatures last week, causing power outages and water problems throughout the county. […]
Two RISD seats to be contested
The May election will see contested races for place 2 and 3 on the Rains ISD Board of Trustees, while Emory and East Tawakoni are expected to cancel elections. […]
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. […]
Winter Storm Warning and Advisory for Rains County
A prolonged and unprecedented winter weather event with significant to extreme impacts to travel and infrastructure will continue through the next several days. […]
Coker brought on board as athletic director, football coach
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Charlie Coker as the new athletic director and head football coach for the district at the regular meeting on Monday, February 8. […]
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. […]