New playground equipment receives approval from council
A new playground will be purchased and installed at Sandy Creek Park in Emory after the Emory City Council unanimously voted to approve both at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 20. […]
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Council reviews notice about water line on Bull Creek Bridge
The East Tawakoni City Council discussed a notice from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) concerning the water line on Bull Creek Bridge and tabled an ordinance waiver for accessory buildings during the regular meeting on Tuesday, April 20. […]
Tax abatement, request for proposals top court agenda
The Commissioners Court of Rains County held a regular meeting on Thursday, April 22, to consider tax abatement application, request proposals for help with the American Rescue Plan, and more. […]
State Farm sponsors luncheon
The Rains County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly chamber luncheon on Wednesday, April 21, at Sidekick’s Bar & Grill in Emory. The luncheon was sponsored by Toni Threadgill of State Farm and the lunch was provided by Sidekick’s. […]
Venters receives doctorate
Angela Renee Venters will graduate from Texas A&M-Commerce on Friday, April 30, receiving a Doctorate Degree in Education, with a Literacy Emphasis. […]
April 27, 2021
Good Sam Clothes Shop Weekdays; Good Sams’ Food Pantry Pickup; Rains ISD Spring Concert; Workforce Solutions ET Virtual Event; Miller Grove Cem. Memorial Day; Good Samaritan Thrift Shop Open; Dougherty Cemetery Memorial Day; Point Ladies Civic Club Meets; Lynch Cemetery Meeting; Rains Garden Club Plant Auction […]
Trustees make masks optional; hire RHS, RJH principals
During the Rains Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees meeting, a motion to make masks optional in all indoor and outdoor areas of the district passed with a majority of the board in favor of the motion. […]
Early voting underway for Rains ISD Board
Fifteen residents cast a ballot on the first day of early voting for two contested races for seats on the Rains ISD School Board. […]
Finding that perfect book
Showing off her great finds, Kay Thompson (left) makes her purchase at the Friends of the Library (FOL) semi-annual Book Sale held on April 16-17 at the Emory City Centre. […]
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Lake Country CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is raising awareness of the need for more dedicated members of the community to step up and become CASA volunteers, and help end child abuse and neglect, through supporting children and their families. […]