Recognized for commendable work
Members of the Rains County Sheriff’s office and dispatch received commendations at the Rains County Commissioners Court on Thursday, August 24. […]
News
RHS Debuts New Improv Team
More than 50 people attended the first Rains High School Improv Night under the instruction of Theater Teacher Jonathan Lance. […]
Updates in Ag Shop
Since last year, the Rains High School Agriculture Shop has been utilizing a Jet Grant to upgrade its facility, including new welding booths and ventilation fans. […]
August 31, 2023
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Women’s Service Club Fashion Show […]
School board adopts budget; sets tax rate
The Rains Independent School District’s board of trustees met in a special session Monday evening, August 21, in the board room of the RISD administration building. […]
District upgrades EMS building, vehicles
The Rains County Emergency Service District (ESD) board purchased upgrades for the EMS building, purchased a new vehicle for Emory Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) and considered needs for Point VFD during the regular meeting on Monday, August 21. […]
Obscured by smoke
Emory Volunteer Fire Fighter Jon Wedeking is partially hidden by smoke while he extinguishes flames on Rains County Road 3380 on Tuesday afternoon, August 22. […]
August 24, 2023
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Am. Legion Dinner; Emory Methodist Women Goodies And Games; Rains County Genealogical Society Cookbooks On Sale […]
Commissioners court places county under 90-day burn ban
The Rains County Commissioners Court activated a burn ban for Rains County for 90 days, or until the county judge or the commissioners court determines that the dry and hazardous conditions have improved. […]
Council hears city audits
The Point City Council held a regular meeting on Thursday, August 10, to hear the outcome of an audit of the city for 2019/2020 and 2020/2021. […]