Court opposes bills banning taxpayer-funded lobbying
The Rains County Commissioners Court approved a resolution in opposition of three bills in the Texas Legislature that would ban the practice of taxpayer-funded lobbying. […]
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Board makes masks optional for outdoor events
Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Tuesday, March 23, to consider face covering protocols for the district. […]
Burnouts for “Bub”
Friends, family and residents gather for a cornhole tournament and to show off trucks at Burnouts for Bub on Saturday, March 27, at the Rains County Fairgrounds. According to the event organizers, the truck meet and benefit for Jacob “Bub” Cooper saw over a thousand people come out for food, live music, raffles, live auction, cornhole tournament and more, as well as helping raise over $75,000. […]
Emory VFD updates board on ladder truck
The Rains County Emergency Service District board approved plans to repair the Emory Volunteer Fire Department’s ladder truck and heard updates from county departments during a regular meeting on Monday, March 22. […]
Rains Junior High Symphonic Band
The Rains Junior High Symphonic Band, under the direction of Bret Ryan, held a pre-UIL concert on March 23 in the high school cafetorium. The band traveled to Kemp on Friday, March 26, for a pre-UIL contest. On Wednesday, March 31, it will travel to Canton for the Region 3 UIL Concert/Sightreading contest. […]
Crappie Fest 2021 on Lake Fork
The eighth annual Crappiefest was held on Lake Fork on Saturday, March 27. The weigh-in was held at Rains High School. […]
Margaret Cagle makes a difference
Although Margaret Cagle may not be remembered by future historians, she has definitely contributed to contemporary society in East Texas. As the manager of both the Rains County and Wood County Senior Meal Programs – under the auspices of the East Texas Council of Government (ETCOG) – she makes a huge difference to many older residents of the two counties. […]
Meet Brittany Phillips
Brittany Phillips is a lifelong resident of Rains County and attended Rains ISD K-12. She is the daughter of Barbara B. Smith-Hunter, and father, Ricky Phillips and stepfather, Fred Hunter. LaTonna Lane and Troy and Gwendolyn Savage were strong influences in her earlier development. […]
March 30, 2021
Lake Fork Trophy Lures Blood Drive; Flag Football Sign-ups; Rains Elementary Head Start/Pre K Registration; RC GOP Precinct Chair Info Meeting; FOL Book Sale At Emory City Centre; New Homeschool Group Meets Beginning April 2; Vendors needed at Spring Market; Jake C. Wilson Bass Tournament; Yantis Community Bible Study […]
City approves incentives for new restaurants
The Emory City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 16, to cancel the May election and approve incentives to bring Taco Bell and Blazin Pizza to Emory. […]