Field of ice
Bigger than it should be, the frozen moisture left over from the showers last week provided a ghostly look to grass and fields on Friday morning, February 25. […]
News
Flag retirement ceremony held
Members of Rabb Brothers Memorial American Legion Post 156 gathered on the courthouse square on February 21 to honorably retire over 400 old and weathered flags donated by residents and businesses in Rains County. Participating in the ceremony are (l-r) Ed Chalk, Commander, David Harvey, Veteran Service Officer, Gary Thomas, Flag Chairman, and Dan Curtis, Vice Commander. […]
March 3, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Annual Cancer Aide Benefit; Am. Legion Breakfast […]
Early voting continues through Friday, Election Day Tuesday
Early voting is underway in the March 1 Primary elections and 683 residents of Rains County have cast a ballot in the local, state and national contested party races. […]
Board hears update on ambulance building, new tanker truck
The Rains County Emergency Service District heard updates on the ambulance building and the tanker truck for the Emory Volunteer Fire Department and approved the annual exemptions for historical properties in the county during the regular meeting on Monday, February 21. […]
Emory, East Tawakoni, County show increase in sales tax during holidays
Local sales tax allocations for Rains County remained up as 2021 came to an end, and the cities of Emory and East Tawakoni continued to see growth during the holiday season. […]
Swing into action
Senior Madison Reid (20) drives the pitch from the Lady Tiger pitcher back through the infield defense during the 3-1 loss to Texas High School on Friday night, February 18. Lady Cats opened the season at 2-2 after the weekend tournament. […]
February 24, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Blood Drive to be held; Mexican Stack-Up and Silent Auction; Am. Legion Dinner; Annual Cancer Aide Benefit; Calling ALL Teenage Artists […]
Court addresses illegal subdivision, hears electricity proposals
The Rains County Commissioners Court moved forward with action against parties involved in an unapproved subdivision in the county, heard proposals for electricity service for the county and approved the local Veterans Affairs office as an option for jury duty pay donation during the regular meeting on Thursday, February 10. […]
Trustees renew administration contracts, approve COVID bonuses
The Rains ISD Board of Trustee held a regular meeting on Monday, February 14, to consider contracts for administrators, approve purchase of vehicles for the district and disperse COVID funds in the district. […]