Early voting for Primary runoff starts Monday
Early voting for the May 26 primary runoff election starts on Monday, May 18, to set the party candidates for the November General Election. […]
Rains County
Local Emory Resident Recognized Through Texas Conservation Awards Program
Henry Potts, of Emory, has been recognized through the Texas Conservation Awards Program for his outstanding commitment to soil and water conservation. […]
Point nearly doubles tax receipts over previous year
The Texas Comptroller is returning over a billion dollars to statewide taxing districts in May with Point and Rains County receiving significant increases in returns compared to last year. […]
May 14, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Clifton Cemetery Assn. Meeting; American Legion Dinner; Willow Springs Annual Homecoming […]
Founder’s Day deemed a success
City of Emory officials stated that the Founder’s Day Festival and concert held on Saturday, May 2, in Sandy Creek Park was a success. […]
Local contest to find oldest artifacts in Rains County
Do you have the oldest pair of shoes, hat, dress/petticoat, or item of men’s clothing in Rains County? […]
Historical Commission restores Rev. Fitzgerald Family Burial Plot
The Rains County Historical Commission recently completed a restoration project on the family burial plot of Rev. Ambrose Fitzgerald. […]
May 7, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; American Legion Breakfast; Hooker Cemetery Clean-up; Lynch Cemetery Meeting; Willow Springs Annual Homecoming […]
Commissioners discuss events, bids, transfers
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, April 23, to approve use of county property for two events, accept bids and transfer money. […]
Hamming it up!
Radio enthusiasts inspect vendors’ wares early Saturday morning, April 25, during the Rains Amateur Radio Association’s Tailgate Hamfest held at the Rains County Fairgrounds in Emory. […]