Point Tamale Fest a success
The Point Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Tamale Fest fundraiser Friday and Saturday, October 1 and 2. The event was a huge success with the department selling all 14,400 tamales that were on hand. […]
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October 7, 2021
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Hooker Cemetery Cleanup; FOL Book Sale Hosts Storytime; 1965 Class Reunion; Point Ladies Civic Club Meetings; Rescue At FOL Book Sale; National Night Out Tuesday; Rains County Angel Tree Time […]
Court adopts $9,988,527 budget, sets $0.5893 property tax rate
Commissioners court adopted the FY 2021-2022 M&O budget of $9,988,527, as well as the tax rate of $0.5893 per $100 of valuation, and heard a presentation from One Rock during the commissioners court meeting held Thursday, September 23, in the Rains County Courthouse Courtroom. […]
Council sets tax rate, adopts budget, approves sale of KRER
Emory City Council met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 21, at 7:00 p.m. at Emory City Hall. […]
East Tawakoni City Council sets tax rate, adopts budget
The East Tawakoni City Council met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 21, to consider adopting the city’s budget and tax rate, a waiver for new building and options for the Whispering Oaks sign. […]
Rally ’round the pole
Gathered in small groups, Rains ISD students huddled to pray during See You at the Pole in front of the Rains Junior High building before school began on Wednesday morning, September 22. Local students took part in the national event to pray for fellow students, the nation, the school, families and friends. […]
Larry Dotson – From extra to successful actor
Sitting in his office at the Rains County residence he shares with his fiancée, Vicki Lynn, Larry Jack Dotson is at ease among the movie posters, awards and personal movie and television set photos that decorate his walls. […]
EMS earns national recognition
Hopkins County EMS – also serving Rains County – has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Plus Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures to treat patients who suffer severe heart attacks. […]
Fair add-on money, parade results
Confirmed add-on money to the Rains County Jr. Livestock Show and Auction participants totaled $73,610.00. […]
Emory Baptist launches Little Free Pantry
Emory Baptist Church opened a Little Free Pantry on September 22. The pantry is a new ministry of the church, for the community. […]