Man fatally shot in Emory Saturday
What began as a medical emergency at a residence in Emory turned into a homicide investigation for the Emory Police Department Saturday, August 27. […]
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Court lifts burn ban, updated on storm damage to county roads
The Rains County Commissioners Court was updated on storm damage to roads in Rains County, selected a new company for lawn care maintenance of county property and lifted the burn ban during the regular meeting on Thursday, August 25. […]
Off and running!
The Rains Wildcats are off and running in their 2022 football season. The Wildcats opened their season at home Friday night, August 26, with a 24-14 win over the Lone Oak Buffaloes. […]
September 1, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Am. Legion Breakfast; 4-H Shotgun Project holding raffle […]
Commissioners review budget, tax rate
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Thursday, August 18, to review the budget, hold a public hearing and approve a bond. […]
County overwhelmed by epic rainfall
An epic rainfall visited Rains County overnight Sunday and Monday morning. The deluge, which surpassed 10 inches in some parts of the county, resulted in flooded county roads and the cancellation of classes for Rains ISD. […]
RHS Class of 1965 Reunion
The RHS Class of 1965 will have its annual reunion on Saturday, September 24, starting around 10:00 a.m. with lunch served around noon, at Wayne’s lovely lake side home. […]
August 25, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Am. Legion Dinner; Rains GOP monthly meeting; 4-H Shotgun Project holding raffle […]
Court extends burn ban, considers lawn care bids
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, August 11, to extend the burn ban for Rains County, consider bids for lawn care maintenance of county properties and approve plats for five properties. […]
Escapee, apprehended after 23-hour manhunt
On Saturday, August 13, at approximately 6:20 p.m., Rains County Jail inmate Sean Alsip escaped from the recreation yard, according to an August 16 press release from Rains County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) Public Information Officer and dispatcher Ken Cagle. […]