Early voting ends Friday, Election Day Tuesday
Residents of Rains County will head to the polls on Tuesday, November 2, to vote on the Rains ISD tax rate, fill seats on the city councils of Emory and Point and amend the Texas Constitution. […]
News
Emory to host Halloween events
The City of Emory is set to host its annual Halloween festivities this weekend at the city’s Sandy Creek Park. […]
Vacancies addressed in special meeting
The Rains County Commissioners Court met for a special meeting on Friday, October 22, to fill vacancies for election judges and approve nominations for the board of directors for the Rains County Appraisal District. […]
Winning ticket
Brayden Dewayne Smith, with the help of his grandmother, Tammy Wedeking, redeems his winning ticket during a raffle that was held Tuesday evening. […]
October 28, 2021
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Fall Festival on October 30; East Tawakoni FD Trunk or Treat; Fall Festival At Emory Baptist Church; RYSA Basketball Signup; Memorial Pavers Program, Dedication; Women’s Service Club Thanksgiving Luncheon; Rains Garden Club Hosts Seminar; Am. Legion Dinner And Breakfast; Rains County Angel Tree Time […]
Court considers appointments, by-law amendment
The Rains County Commissioners held a regular meeting on Thursday, October 14, to appoint the election administrator, amend tourism board by-laws and consider nominations for the Rains County Appraisal District. […]
Allen named interim administrator
City of Emory Director of Finance Angie Allen was appointed to serve as Interim City Administrator by Mayor Earl Hill III at the Tuesday, October 19, Emory City Council meeting. […]
A Day at the Fair
Friday, October 15, was Destination Day for the City of Emory at the State Fair of Texas. Representing Emory tourism were (left to right) Donna Raper, Kelli Sims, Angie Allen and Leah Drown. The group were stationed in the Texas Heritage Trail Regions booth located at the Food and Fiber Building. […]
Council puts variance decision on hold
The East Tawakoni City Council held off on a decision concerning a variance to a city ordinance on Tuesday, October 19, after it was determined that proper procedure had not been followed. […]
Early voting underway for VATRE, city council seats
At press time, 126 residents of Rains County have cast a ballot in early voting for the November 2 general election. Early voting continues each weekday until Friday, October 29, in the election office of the Rains County Annex at 220 West Quitman St. in Emory. […]