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. […]
Emory
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. […]
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. […]
February 2, 2021
RYSA Baseball and Softball Sign-ups; County Line Bapt. Holds Fundraiser; High School Art Competition; Good Samaritans February Schedule […]
Council approves plat for new subdivision; orders election
The Emory City Council held a regular meeting to replat property on Ravine St. for a new subdivision, adopt resolutions for a grant for a lift station and order an election. […]
Sign-ups remain slow in local elections
Candidate sign-up continues at a slow pace with four candidates signing up for one of twelve places in the three local elections to be held Saturday, May 1. […]
Filing underway for May 1 election
Filing is underway at Rains ISD, City of Emory and City of East Tawakoni for a place on the ballot of the May 1 election. […]
Fireman of the Year
Carlton Goldsmith (right) was named “Fireman Of the Year” and was presented an award by Asst. Chief Matthew Peacock (left) at the Emory Volunteer Fire Department’s annual dinner held on Saturday, January 2. […]
Filing dates set for local races
With the November elections behind us, Rains County residents have more opportunities to affect change in local government. Council positions are open in the cities of East Tawakoni and Emory, and board member positions are open on the Rains ISD School Board. […]