Council updates residents on water system, considers backup generator
The Point City Council updated citizens on the city’s water system, passed an ordinance and heard from citizens during the regular meeting on Tuesday, March 9. […]
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Prepare to cast off
Anglers prepare to launch their kayaks and compete in the Bassmaster B.A.S.S. National Kayak Series powered by TourneyX at Lake Fork on Saturday, March 13. […]
Dangerous intersection
A two-vehicle accident occurred Friday afternoon, March 12, at the intersection of Hwy. 19 North and North Street in Emory. Police officials said the accident occurred when one vehicle failed to yield right-of-way to oncoming traffic. […]
Court approves tiny home regulations
Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, March 11, to approve tiny home rental community park regulations and hear updates. […]
Count rebate up nearly 20 percent over 2020
Local sales during the first month of 2021 have Emory, Point and Rains County receiving around 20 percent more in sales tax allocations than March of last year. […]
Meet Tammy McLaren
Tammy Jackson Mc-Laren’s mother, Helen Maxine Jackson, grew up on the Sand Flat road. […]
March 16, 2021
Good Samaritans March Schedule; Cat in the Hat at Alba Library; County Line Baptist Fundraiser; Catfish Tournament; Ben Wheeler Fire & Rescue Benefit; Rains Co. Business Expo Needs Vendors; Carter BloodCare At St. John’s; KEB Vendor Craft Fair; FOL Holds Book Sale; ET Expo Vendors Needed; Vendor Signups For Founders Day […]
Abbott removes mask mandate, limitations
After nearly a year of executive orders addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and its crippling limitations placed on individuals and businesses, Texas Governor Greg Abbott moved the state a step closer to normality with the announcement of his latest executive order on Tuesday, March 2, while addressing the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. […]
District to continue with mask mandate
Rains ISD issued a press release on Friday, March 5, stating that the district would continue to require face-coverings for all staff and students in grades 4 through 12. […]
Vaccinations brought to Rains County
Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) provided vaccine inoculations Friday morning, March 5, at the Emory City Centre. Residents 65 and older were the recipients of the vaccine. […]