Early voting for Primary runoff starts Monday
Early voting for the May 26 primary runoff election starts on Monday, May 18, to set the party candidates for the November General Election. […]
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Board approves plans, hears budget updates
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees approved future plans, heard reports and were updated on the budget during the regular meeting on Monday, May 11. […]
Local Emory Resident Recognized Through Texas Conservation Awards Program
Henry Potts, of Emory, has been recognized through the Texas Conservation Awards Program for his outstanding commitment to soil and water conservation. […]
Point nearly doubles tax receipts over previous year
The Texas Comptroller is returning over a billion dollars to statewide taxing districts in May with Point and Rains County receiving significant increases in returns compared to last year. […]
Build-Off team place fifth at state
The Rains FFA Build-Off team placed fifth at the TXHSWS State Welding Competition held at the Texas State Technical College in Abilene on May 7 and 8. […]
May 14, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Clifton Cemetery Assn. Meeting; American Legion Dinner; Willow Springs Annual Homecoming […]
Founder’s Day deemed a success
City of Emory officials stated that the Founder’s Day Festival and concert held on Saturday, May 2, in Sandy Creek Park was a success. […]
House, Judge, Sterner elected to city council
Douglas House, George Judge and Joe Sterner were elected to the Point City Council in the special election held on Saturday, May 2. […]
Local contest to find oldest artifacts in Rains County
Do you have the oldest pair of shoes, hat, dress/petticoat, or item of men’s clothing in Rains County? […]
Historical Commission restores Rev. Fitzgerald Family Burial Plot
The Rains County Historical Commission recently completed a restoration project on the family burial plot of Rev. Ambrose Fitzgerald. […]