Let’s talk voting integrity
The Rains County GOP held a town hall meeting Saturday afternoon in the courtroom of the county annex. State Senator Bob Hall and State Representative Cole Hefner were among the speakers. […]
News
Court extends local disaster declaration
The Rains County Commissioners Court approved the extension of the weather related disaster declaration and met the new director of the Emory Economic Development Corporation during the regular meeting on Thursday, February 25. […]
Council approves replat, sale of vehicle to Point
The Emory City Council held a regular meeting on Thursday, February 25, to replat property on East Lennon Dr., sell excess equipment to Point and hear departmental reports. […]
Council cancels election, amends ordinance
The City Council of East Tawakoni met for the regular meeting on Tuesday, February 23, to cancel the May 1 election, view the list of unopposed candidates and hear a presentation from Community Internet Provider. […]
Multi-vehicle accident leaves local man dead
A multi-vehicle accident claimed the life of a Rains County man Monday morning, March 1. […]
Let your light shine
Two cornerstone institutions in our beloved communities from the Jim Crow era and beyond are the Prairie Grove Missionary Baptist Church (celebrating 142 years of existence) and the Sand Flat School (a Rosenwald school). […]
March 2, 2021
Good Samaritans March Schedule; Point Library Reopens; ET Expo Vendors Needed; FBC Yantis 150 Year Celebration; FOL Holds Book Sale; Rains Co. Business Expo Needs Vendors; Vendor Signups For Founders Day […]
County slammed by winter storm
Emory Volunteer Firemen Carlton Goldsmith, Craig Taylor, and Mikey Frey and Point Volunteer Firemen Dakota and Todd Saunders unload six pallets of drinking water from a Chinook helicopter Monday evening. […]
Historic storm produces unforeseen problems for county
Rains County saw historic snowfall and freezing temperatures last week, causing power outages and water problems throughout the county. […]
Ice fishing on Lake Fork?
Lake Fork looked more suited for ice-fishing huts than boat houses on Wednesday, February 17, as portions of Lakes Fork and Tawakoni froze over with temperatures plunged to -4 degrees. […]