Early voting set to begin Monday
Early voting for the election to fill Places 1, 2 and 3 on the Rains ISD School Board begins on Monday, April 19. […]
News
County participates in seniors initiative
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Tuesday, April 6, that Rains County would be among the 46 counties participating in the sixth week of the Save our Seniors COVID-19 vaccine initiative. […]
Appraisals for 2021 to be mailed Monday
The Rains County Appraisal District will begin mailing out appraised value notices to property owners for 2021 beginning Monday, April 19. […]
Eclipse Cheer team
Eclipse, a new cheer squad in Emory, held a showdown with local and competition teams on April 10 in the Rains Junior High gym. Students showcased their skills and talent for parents and supporters. […]
Chamber update
There is a lot going on in the Rains County Chamber of Commerce. A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held for At Home Texas Real Estate at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 16. […]
Keep Emory Beautiful
Enjoying a day of fun at the Keep Emory Beautiful fundraising festival. On the left, Hopkins County EMT Erika Godwin talks with Delores Conner after passing out activity books to Wesson Potts, Lincoln Christian and Skylar Conner, while Mackenzi Christian looks on. […]
April 13, 2021
Good Samaritan Thrift Shop Open; Good Sams’ Food Pantry Pickup; Elem. Head Start/Pre-K Registration; Quitman Animal Clinic Pet Fair; Flag Football Sign-ups; City of ET Hosts Clean-up Days; Tawakoni FD Fundraiser; Rains County Dumpster Days […]
Raid in Steamboat Shores nets an arrest
The Rains County Sheriff’s department executed a search warrant at a residence in Steamboat Shores on Thursday afternoon, April 1, resulting in one arrest and the confiscation of drugs and stolen identities. […]
April 15 is deadline for property tax renditions
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds business owners that for many property types, April 15 is the deadline to file property tax renditions with their county appraisal districts. Different deadlines apply for certain regulated property. […]
Easter hints a return to normalcy
After a year of canceled Easter egg hunts, parades, fireworks and Santa Claus, the youths of Rains County welcomed the opportunity to take part in Easter egg hunts and a block party on Easter weekend. […]