Human remains found near Tawakoni identified
A press release from the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office indicated that the remains were identified as those of Michael Glenn Chambers. […]
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Liquor option passes in Emory, special tax district fails in county
The proposition to allow the sale of liquor within the city limits of Emory passed, while the county proposition to raise the sales tax rate in the unincorporated area of Rains County failed. […]
On to the next round
The Rains Wildcat Baseball team and Lady Cat Softball team advanced to the next round of the state playoffs last week with wins over Bells and Pilot Point, respectively. […]
Trustees approve waivers, set date to canvass votes
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday, May 8, to approve attendance waivers, hear the federal program update and set a date to canvass votes from the May 6 election. […]
Council members sworn in; FY 2022 audit presented
The Emory City Council met in regular session Tuesday night, May 9, in the council chambers of city hall, where newly elected council members were sworn in; […]
May 11, 2023
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Am. Legion Breakfast; Willow Springs Workday; Willow Springs Annual Homecoming; Elm Cemetery Memorial Service […]
Commissioners consider security, tower rental, county road issues
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, April 27, to resolve a tower rental agreement, consider options for completion of County Road 1325 and discuss security at the Rains County Library. […]
Founder’s Day festivities to kickoff tonight with Savor the Flavor
Founder’s Day festivities are set to begin tonight, Thursday night, with the Savor the Flavor … A Taste of Area Fare hosted by the Lake Country Neighbors. […]
Early voting ends; Election Day is Saturday
Rains County residents will head to the polls on Saturday, May 6, to vote in contested races for Rains ISD School Board, Emory City Council and East Tawakoni City Council as well as consider ballot measures on a new sales tax district in the county and liquor sales in the City of Emory. […]
Emory Rains, namesake of Rains County, as recorded through Texas publications
Texas pioneer, Emory Rains moved to Texas with his family at the age of 18, settling first in the Red River section (later Lamar Co., Texas) as early as 1818. […]