Founder’s Day set for Saturday
The Rains County Chamber of Commerce is returning Founder’s Day to the first Saturday in May. That means Saturday, May 7, fun and festivities for the whole family will occur at Sandy Creek Park in Emory. […]
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South Rains SUD receives excellence award
The Texas Rural Water Association [TRWA] recently recognized South Rains Special Utility District [SUD] with its Small System Excellence award. […]
May 5, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Miller Grove Cemetery Memorial Service; Hooker Cemetery Clean-up And Annual Meeting; Annual Elm Cemetery Service […]
Early voting underway for amendments, AGISD bond
Early voting is underway for the May 7 election on two proposed constitutional amendments. As of press time, 156 residents have cast a ballot by mail or in person at the Election office in the Rains County Courthouse Annex at 220 W. Quitman St. in Emory. […]
District approves purchase of three brush trucks for departments
The regular meeting of the Rains County Emergency Service District was held on Monday, April 18, and the board approved the purchase of three brush trucks, the donation of old tools and heard monthly reports. […]
Out to defend
Watching the ball into her glove, sophomore Zee Hague (1) prepares to secure the pop-up out during the 11-1 victory over the Commerce Lady Tigers on Friday, April 22. She and the Lady Cats will begin the defense of their 3A state title on Thursday, April 28, with a bi-district game against the Pottsboro Lady Cardinals at Bells High School. […]
Timmons, Smith qualify for UIL State Academic Meet
Carter Timmons and Storey Smith qualified for the Texas UIL State Academic Meet after medaling at the Region 2-3A Academic Meet on Saturday, April 23, in Tyler. […]
Lake Country Neighbors hold successful scholarship fundraiser
Lake Country Neighbors (LCN) recently held its festive annual Mardi Gras event at the Wildflower Wedding & Special Event Venue in Emory. The annual event raises money for college scholarships for high school seniors in Rains and Wood County Independent School Districts. […]
April 28, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Dougherty Cemetery Memorial Day; Founder’s Day Vendor Spots Available […]
Court transfers tax abatement for travel center, lifts burn ban
The Rains County Commissioners Court lifted the burn ban, considered transferring a tax abatement and heard a proposal from the City of Emory Development Corporation (EDC) during the regular meeting on Thursday, April 14. […]