Waiting for the results
The candidates seeking the position of Rains County Commissioner Precinct 2 pass the time in conversation while waiting outside of the courthouse annex for the results of the primary runoff held Tuesday, May 26. […]
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May 28, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Pilgrim Rest Cemetery Annual Meeting; Smyrna Cemetery Memorial Day; Prospect Cemetery Annual Meeting; Emory Baptist Church VBS; St. Jude’s Trail Ride, Lunch & Auction […]
Court moves AgriLife, Willis announces plans for departure
The Rains County Commissioners Court met in regular session Thursday, May 14, in the Rains County Courthouse. […]
Early voting ends Friday, Primary runoff election on Tuesday
Early voting is underway for the May 26 primary runoff election with 285 Rains County residents casting a ballot as of press time. […]
ESD board reviews grants, finances
The Rains County Emergency Services District board held their regular meeting on Monday, May 18, and reviewed the status of grants, preliminary numbers from Rains County Appraisal District (RCAD) and the 2024-2025 audit. […]
Walking through the future
Members of the Class of 2026 receives congratulations from members of the Class of 2036 as they walk through the halls of the Rains Elementary building during the Senior Walk on May 12. […]
Council hears citizens’ comments in monthly meeting
The Emory City Council met in regular session on Tuesday evening, May 12. During the meeting, the council witnessed a new police officer sworn in, approved a code-enforcement contract and an additional patrol position, and listened to resident concerns about parking, city-employee conduct, and drainage. […]
May 21, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales, American Legion Dinner, Willow Springs Annual Homecoming, Pilgrim Rest Cemetery Annual Meeting […]
Run for the Parks
One hundred seven participants take off across two-mile bridge over Lake Tawakoni during the annual 5K Race Across the Bridge event on Saturday, May 9, in East Tawakoni. […]
Council updated on debt, makes plan to sell property
The Point City Council held a regular meeting for the first time since December of 2025 on Tuesday, May 12, to hear updates on the city’s debt and begin the process of selling city property to help with budget shortfalls. […]