Carjacking in Emory ends with two in custody
A carjacking at Brookshire’s in Emory on Friday, February 28, led to a high speed chase into Hunt County and the detainment of two individuals. […]
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Strohbusch, Young win Nobelity Award at UIL State Film Contest
Lauren Strohbusch and Andrew Young won the Nobelity Social Impact Award for Class 1A-3A at the UIL State Film Contest in Austin on Wednesday, February 26. […]
Displaced roof
A large portion of roof, once attached to the Ivan Smith Furniture storefront (seen in the background) was relocated by strong winds Tuesday morning, March 4. […]
March 6, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; American Legion Breakfast; East Tawakoni Police Department Easter Egg Hunt […]
Community leaders, law enforcement updated on district security and safety
The Rains ISD hosted a Safety and Security Committee Meeting in the Rains High School library on Monday, February 24, to discuss updated plans and conduct training. […]
Sunny day at the links
A week after temperatures plunged into the lower teens, high schoolers enjoyed a warm, sunny day on the links Tuesday, February 25, at Lake Fork Golf Course. […]
February 27, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Mexican Stack Up – Point Ladies Civic Club; Alba-Golden All Class Reunion […]
Board discusses property values, approves tax exemptions
The Rains County Emergency Service District (ESD) board held their regular meeting on Monday, February 17, to discuss values for insurance of department properties and annual tax exemptions. […]
Commissioners place tax district on ballot, approve sub-contract agreement
The Rains County Commissioners Court agreed to put the creation of a sales tax district on the ballot for the May election, approved a sub-contract agreement for subdivision reviews and submitted grants during the regular meeting on Thursday, February 13. […]
Rains County to have several contested races in May
The May 3 General election will have contested races for seats on the Rains Independent School District Board of Trustees, Emory City Council and East Tawakoni City Council, as well as the creation of a taxing district in Rains County. […]