August 11, 2020
Rains County Tire Collection, Aug. 15; Emory DPS Open Saturday, Aug. 22; Good Samaritans Openings In Aug.; Prairie Grove-Hopewell Cemetery; Thanksgiving Day Meal Is Still Planned […]
News
Commissioners court approves purchase of three new vehicles
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Thursday, July 30, and decided upon a mental health service provider for the Rains County Jail, considered the purchase of vehicles for the Rains County Sheriff’s Department and finalized the proposed budget for 2020-2021. […]
Meet-the-teacher Day!
Meet-the-teacher night will be Meet-the-teacher day this year. […]
Skimmers found on gas pumps in Emory
On July 21, the Emory Police Department received a call from the Brookshire’s Company stating that they had located five card skimmers from pumps at the Brookshire’s store in Emory. […]
Back in action
Kori Foster (left) and Storey Smith (right) took part in two-a-day practices Monday, August 3, in preparation for the upcoming football and volleyball seasons. […]
Republican Chair Ratliff
The Rains County Republican Party leaders welcome newly elected chairperson Kristi Ratliff on Monday, August 3. Attending the event are (l-r) out-going chairperson Debbie Nelson, Precinct 203 chair Jenkins Franklin and Precinct 306 chair Lasaro Birdwell. […]
FNB announces new unified name
The year 2020 marks the 120th anniversary of the founding of First National Bank of Gilmer and its commitment to the banking needs of East Texas and its people. […]
Trump Floatilla
On July 25, the Trump MAGA KAG Flotillas Boat Parade was held on Lake Tawakoni with over 200 boats in attendance. A large number of spectators watched from the bridge and the shoreline. […]
August 4, 2020
Midkiff Book Signing At Hootens, Aug. 8; Good Samaritans Openings In Aug.; Pippin-Hill Cem. Meeting Canceled; Thanksgiving Day Meal Is Still Planned […]
Court sets proposed tax rate, extends declaration
Setting the proposed tax rate, an agreement with the Andrews Center for mental health services for inmates, tax abatement for a local company’s new offices and extending the local emergency declaration were items considered by the Rains County Commissioners Court at the regular meeting on Tuesday, July 23. […]