Rains County, Emory issue burn bans
Rains County and the City of Emory have announced that a ban on all outdoor burning is in effect based on the recommendation of the Texas A&M Forest Service. […]
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Rains County Fair set for September 15-19
The Rains County Fair Association will host the 96th Annual Rains County Fair September 15-19 at the Rains County Fairgrounds, with five days of pageants, livestock shows, contests, a parade, carnival rides and live music. […]
September 3, 2026
Good Samaritans temporary hour change; Election workers needed; American Legion Breakfast; Rains 42 […]
City prepares for National Night Out
The City of Emory and the Emory Police Department announced the annual National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, October 6, at Sandy Creek Park. […]
Council discusses building permits, sets workshop dates
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 18, to discuss verification of permitted work and set dates and times for budget workshops. […]
Point sees significant increase in tax returns for August
The City of Point saw a 40 percent increase while Emory, East Tawakoni and Rains County saw a decrease in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of Texas Comptroller […]
Temperatures, power usage reach near record highs
Residents of Rains County experienced a brief relief on Tuesday, August 25, from the triple-digit heat that had gripped the county for the better part of two weeks causing dropping lake levels and pushing the Texas power grid to near all-time record usage. […]
August 27, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Election workers needed; American Legion Breakfast […]
One incumbent files for re-election as another seat left vacant
One candidate filed to run for one of two open seats on the Point City Council by the deadline on Monday, August 17. […]
Commissioners administer grants, plan courthouse repairs
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, August 13, for grant administration and rehab of the Rains County Courthouse. […]