Four teams, several students headed to regional
The Rains High School UIL Academic team competed at the District 12-3A meet in Grand Saline on March 23 and 24 and 11 students qualified for the regional meet in various disciplines. […]
News
Cold temps and high winds can’t keep Lake Fork Anglers at bay
Much like two weeks ago, it was still very cold in the morning and dark to boot. For the first four hours there was hardly any wind and then true to the WAPP forecast, the wind increased up to 10-20 mph out of the west; and it stayed cold all day long. […]
The case against China and Russia
How many Rains County residents are concerned – really concerned – about how the situation in the Middle East will directly affect their lives here in East Texas? Probably not many, but Robert Worley is not one of those. […]
March 31, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; 8th Annual Art In The Gallery Competition; WSC Family Dance; Winnsboro Festival of Books […]
Board receives update on tanker truck, hears reports
The Rains County Emergency Service District held the regular meeting on Monday, March 21, to hear updates on the new tanker truck for the Emory Volunteer Fire Department, transfer of the ambulance building and monthly reports. […]
Traffic stop leads to arrest on drug-related charges
Point Police Department (PD), with the help of the Rains County Sheriff’s Office and the Wood County Constable’s Office, arrested a suspect for drug-related charges on Sunday, March 20. […]
TDEM requests Texans report property damage caused by severe weather
With severe weather ripping through multiple regions of Texas, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) encourages citizens to report damage to property by submitting a damage assessment survey. Monday’s severe storms have already produced large hail, damaging winds and dangerous tornadoes. […]
Cleaning up after Monday’s storms
Cleanup continued Wednesday in the Colony Community following Monday night’s destructive storms that passed through Rains County. Seven large oak trees were toppled or snapped into multiple pieces resulting in over 30 cords of split wood. No signs of damage were visible on the Colony Church of Christ. […]
ETDC hosts ribbon cutting
East Tawakoni Economic Development Corporation (EDC) hosted the Grand Opening of Twin Lakes Pizza & Burgers. […]
March 24, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Republican Precinct Convention; Am. Legion Dinner Sat.; 8th Annual Art In The Gallery Competition; WSC Family Dance April 30 […]