Deadline to register to vote is Tuesday
The last day to register to vote for the November 8 general election is Tuesday, October 11. […]
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School officials will host VATRE public meetings
Rains ISD will be holding three public meetings in the Rains Elementary school cafeteria to share facts about the Voter Approved Tax Rate Election (VATRE) taking place during the general election on November 8. […]
Tag! You’re it!
Lillian Brimer defends her brother, Gage Brimer, by taking shots at the other team as the duo played GellyBall at the National Night Out event on Tuesday, October 4, at the Rains County Fairgrounds. The event brought together all of Rains County’s first responders to meet with the public and enjoy a hot dog supper, games, raffles, giveaways, live music and much more. […]
October 6, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Carter BloodCare Blood Drive At Hooten’s Hardware; Class Of 1962 Reunion; RHS Classes Of The 70s Reunion; FOL Book Sale Event; Spooktacular In Sandy Creek Park […]
Court decides on process to appoint sheriff, adopts budget, tax rate
The Rains County Commissioners Court decided on the process for appointing a new sheriff to replace David Traylor and approved the tax rate and budget for Rains County during the regular meeting on Thursday, September 22. […]
Emory Tourism to be featured “Destination Day” at State Fair
Over 24 days of the State Fair of Texas, Sept. 30-Oct. 23, more than 2.2 million visitors will attend from within and outside Texas. Volunteers from Emory Tourism will be there to greet them for one of those days, highlighting the events and attractions that make our community special. […]
Lord, hear our prayers
Senior Harley Kreck leads a gathering of students and staff in a prayer for Rains ISD during the local See You at the Pole event at the flag poles in front of the Rains Junior High campus. […]
Lake Country Antique Tractor Association relocates to Point
The Lake Country Antique Tractor Association held a club pull on September 24 at the Old Gin in Point. […]
It’s Rains County Angel Tree time again!
The 2022 Applications have been delivered to each RISD campus, and the Rains County Leader. The only requirement for participation in the Rains County Angel Tree is that the children must be full-time residents in Rains County. Each child must have their own Application. Applications must be received in our mailbox by Tuesday, November 5, no exceptions. […]
September 29, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Point VFD Annual Tamale Fest; Rocky Point Benefit Sale; Hooker Cemetery Cleanup; Am. Legion Breakfast; RHS Classes Of The 70s Reunion; Spooktacular In Sandy Creek Park […]