Trustees approve contract for VATRE, update plans
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees approved contracts and updates during the regular meeting on Monday, October 13. […]
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Dolly Parton Imagination Library volunteer Baldwin dies unexpectedly
Lyn M. Baldwin, 80, well known in Rains County for her leadership role in the organization and running of the local affiliate of the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, left a void with her unexpected death on October 6. […]
Commissioners accept resignation, approve deputy raises
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, October 9, to accept the resignation of Rains County Treasurer Jennifer Trevino and raise pay for Rains County Deputies. […]
Early voting for constitutional amendments, VATRE, Point Council starts Monday
Early voting in the November 4 election will start on Monday, October 20, at the Rains County Election office in the Rains County Courthouse Annex at 220 W Quitman St. […]
Standing against Domestic Violence
Rains County Commissioners stand with representatives from Women in Need to accept a proclamation designating October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. […]
Chamber to hold public hearing on shutdown
The Rains County Chamber will be holding an open meeting for the public at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, at the Rains County Library. […]
October 16, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales The Rains County Good Samaritan Clothes Shop will be open Monday-Thursday in the building behind the public library on Hwy. 69 in Emory. Hours for Mon.-Wed. are 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., […]
Former Point city official found not guilty of theft
Former City of Point employee Lois Hangaman was found not guilty on the charge of theft of property between $2,500 and $30,000 by 8th District Court Judge Eddie Northcutt on Monday, September 29. […]
Candidate packets for 2026 election available for pick up
The Rains County Election office announced on Friday, October 3, that candidate packets for the 2026 election are available for pickup at the election office at 220 W Quitman in Emory. […]
County, cities continue to see increase in sales tax revenues
The revenue from the sale of taxable goods in Rains County continued on an uptick for the county, Point and East Tawakoni according to the numbers released by the Texas Comptrollers Office on Wednesday, October 8. […]