Deadline to file for primaries is Monday
The last day to file for a place on the ballot of the March 3 primaries is Monday, December 8, as the congressional districts in Texas remain in flux. […]
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Christmas festivities in Rains County kick off this weekend
Christmas festivities begin this weekend to set Rains County in the holiday spirit. […]
Charges against Franklin dropped; Wallace trial set for Dec. 8
Felony charges against Rains County Justice of the Peace Robert Jenkins Franklin were dropped during court proceedings held Friday morning, November 21, in the Rains County Courthouse. […]
Christmas Around the Park set for Saturday, Dec. 6
Emory Development Corporation, Inc. is gearing up for its much-anticipated annual Christmas celebration, Christmas Around the Park, scheduled for Saturday, December 6, at Sandy Creek Park. […]
Builders of a champion
Members of Rains’ Trailer Team one continues to work on what will be the first place and Grand Champion trailer at the 9th annual Rains FFA Build off on Friday, November 21, in the parking lot of Wildcat Stadium. […]
Council approves equipment repairs, amends EDC articles
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 18, to authorize repairs on water department equipment and amend the Articles of Incorporation for the East Tawakoni Economic Development Corporation (EDC). […]
November 27, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Toys For Tots Applications Available Online; Service of Remembrance; EMC Live Nativity; American Legion Breakfast […]
Court approves donations, holiday lights for the courthouse
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, November 13, to donate body cams to Emory, approve installation of Christmas lights on the Rains County Courthouse and appoint the county judge to approve department head timesheets. […]
Council, VFD discuss concerns; adopts policies and procedures
The Point City Council clarified a misunderstanding with the Point Volunteer Fire Department, adopted policy and procedures for the council and granted Point Ladies Civic Club free use of the Point Community Center during the regular meeting on Tuesday, November 11. […]
Local primary election sign up underway, new congressional maps in limbo
Four local candidates have filed for a place on the ballot of the Republican primary to be held on March 3, 2026 as the new congressional districts in Texas are blocked by a federal court. […]