State commission lifts suspension of JP Franklin
The State Commission on Judicial Conduct has lifted the suspension of Rains County Justice of the Peace Robert Jenkins Franklin with an order released on Tuesday, January 27. […]
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January 29, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Rains County Republican Meeting; Candidate Meet & Greet […]
Rains County braces for subfreezing temperatures this weekend
A cold front is expected to bring subfreezing temperatures to Rains County and much of Northeast Texas beginning this weekend, prompting weather officials to issue freeze warnings. […]
Council passes resolution, accepts subdivision into city
The Emory City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 13, to pass a resolution on insurance requirements for the city and for acceptance of Corner Stone Estates into the city. […]
Board updated on ETVFD changes, approves PVFD funds
The Rains County Emergency Services District (ESD) board was updated on East Tawakoni VFD procedures and approved funds for a grant to purchase tools for Point VFD during the regular meeting on Monday, January 19. […]
Repairing the line
Emory city employees, along with a few additional helping hands, work well into the night to repair a 10-inch water main. […]
January 22, 2026
Rains County Republican Meeting; Candidate Meet & Greet; Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales […]
Commissioners court considers library board appointments
The Rains County Commissioners tabled the appointments to the Rains County Library Advisory Board and passed a resolution in support of exemption to Hotel Occupancy Tax for counties during the regular meeting on Thursday, January 8. […]
Trustees approve library book purchases, policy updates
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday, January 12, to approve recommendations for school library resources and update board policies. […]
Candidates attend forum
Candidates for local, state and national offices attended the Rains County Republican Party’s candidates forum on Monday night, January 12, in the cafetorium at Rains Elementary School. Candidates running for Rains County Commissioner for Precinct […]