Trustees discuss budget deficit, preliminary numbers for next year
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees discussed the district budget, heard preliminary numbers and tabled a plan for new buses during the regular meeting on Monday, July 20. […]
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Tiny bubbles
Rains County kids beat the summer heat with foam as they celebrate the conclusion of the Summer Readathon at the Rains County Library. […]
City staff announce plans to seek $21M water grant
The Emory City Council voted unanimously to seek a $21 million state grant for water system upgrades and heard a resident’s formal objection over a drainage complaint during its meeting Tuesday, July 14. […]
ESD board approves proposed budget, tax rate in regular monthly meeting
The Rains County Emergency Services District No. 1 board unanimously approved a proposed budget and tax rate for the 2026-27 fiscal year and set public hearing dates on the matter for September 14 and September 21 during its regular meeting Monday night. […]
Sign up for Point City Council election under way
The City of Point is accepting applications from citizens who wish to be placed on the ballot for a seat on the Point City Council. The registration deadline is August 17 by 5:30 p.m. […]
July 23, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; FOL Book Sale; FOL Hosts a Youth Writing Challenge; St. John rummage sale; Elm Cemetery Memorial Day; Rains Co. Fair pageant applications […]
County fire marshal appointed, special tax district discussed
The Rains County Commissioners Court appointed a new fire marshal for the county and discussed a sales tax district during the regular meeting on Thursday, July 9. […]
Council updated on water tanks, discusses rate increases
The Point City Council held a regular meeting on Thursday, July 9, to hear more updates on the work performed by J&A Coating and discuss water, sewer and garbage rate increases. […]
Emory hits milestone early, county continues upward trajectory
Emory eclipses a milestone earlier than previous years and Rains County continues to see increases in sales tax revenue compared to 2025 according to the new numbers released by the Texas Comptroller’s office on Wednesday, July 8. […]
Presenting Old Glory
The American Legion Post 156 Color Guard presented the colors for the Pledge of Allegiance during the regular meeting of the Rains County Commissioners Court on Thursday, July 9. […]