Inaugural Opportunity
While President Donald Trump was taking the oath of office to be the 47th President of the United States, a street vendor took the opportunity to set up shop at the corner of Hwy. 19 and Hwy. 69. […]
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Sign up for May 3 election continue
Candidates have until February 14 to sign up for a place on the May 3 General Election ballot with seats on the Rains Independent School District Board of Trustees, Emory City Council and East Tawakoni City Council up for election. […]
January 23, 2025
Rains County Republican Meeting; Wild Night at the Wildflower; Emory Methodist Church Valentine Dinner; Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales […]
Commissioners approve bonds for officials, open bids
The Rains County Commissioners held a special meeting on Tuesday, January 14 to approve bonds for county officials, open bids for outside auditors of the county finances and accept donations to the Rains County Sheriff’s Office. […]
Council selects Tom Parsons as city’s new police chief
The Emory City Council met twice this week to conduct city business. […]
Council denies rate increase, accepts resignation
The Point City Council held a regular meeting on Thursday, January 9, to deny a rate increase request, approve storage tank repair and maintenance and accept resignation of Councilwoman Courtney Frazier. […]
Trustees extend superintendent contract, amend budget
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees extended the contract of Rains ISD Superintendent Joe Nicks and dealt with school finances during the regular meeting on Monday, January 13. […]
Growing Leaders
Rains ISD CTE Director Robert Fisher speaks to the Rains ISD Board of Trustees on Monday, January 13, about the accomplishments of the Rains Future Farmers of America (FFA) as well as the awards won by the other CTE programs including build teams and floral design. […]
January 16, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; RCRA January 2025 Meeting; Rains County Republican Meeting […]
Elected officials take oaths of office
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Thursday, January 2, to swear into office the county officials elected in the November 5 General Election. […]