Rains County Judge Wayne Wolfe issued a local disaster declaration and the commissioners extended the declaration through May during the regular meeting of the Rains County Commissioners Court on Thursday, March 26. […]
Due to the coronavirus crisis, the Pegasus Project’s live event, scheduled for April 11 has been canceled. Wings Over Pegasus is the largest annual fundraiser held by The Pegasus Project, and the horses depend upon the $60,000 in revenue typically generated each year. As a result, Pegasus has refocused its efforts into an online event. […]
Turquoise Boutique & Resale was honored with a ribbon-cutting ceremony by the Rains County Chamber of Commerce at its location on Locust Street in Point on Wednesday, March 11. […]
Miss Rains County, Katie Thurman, presented her portrait to the commissioners court during their meeting on March 26. The portrait will be on display in the Rains County Courthouse Annex. […]
The Emory City Council re-adopted tax abatement policy, added areas to the reinvestment zone and approved Rains ISD to use the Rains Child Safety Fund during the regular meeting on Tuesday, March 17. […]
In the interest of the safety and well-being of the residents of Rains County and surrounding areas, many local agencies, organizations and businesses have responded to those in need, especially seniors and other vulnerable citizens. […]
Information regarding COVID-19 is flowing at a rapid pace and the outbreak continues to evolve. Northeast Texas (NET) Health Preparedness Director Russell Hopkins met with representatives from the cities, county, EDCs, emergency services and business owners to discuss the coronavirus, its impact on the population and preventative measures. […]
Rains Independent School District held a drive-thru pick up at all campuses on Monday, March 23, for parents to get needed supplies for their students as the district remains closed through Friday, April 10. […]
Thursday, March 19, Greg Abbott, the Governor of Texas, set in place executive orders for the following on a statewide basis effective 11:59 p.m. on March 20 and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on April 3, subject to extension thereafter based on the status of COVID-19 in Texas and the recommendations of the CDC. […]
The Rains Garden Club held its regular monthly meeting on March 2, at the Emory United Methodist Church. There were 15 members present, including new members, Carol Boykin and Sue Parrish. […]
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