Sheriff, animal rescue seize animals from local property
The Rains County Sheriff’s office assisted in the seizure of animals from a property on Rains County Road 1490 on Monday, November 11. […]
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Sales tax revenues up in the state, local tax revenue down
The office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar stated that his office will return 1.1 percent more sales tax revenue to local districts in the state in November, but sales tax returns for Rains County remained down compared to 2023. […]
Remembering those who served
A Rains County resident solemnly admires the Veterans Memorial display set up on the Emory Methodist Church’s property across from the Rains County Courthouse. […]
Honoring Veterans through song
The Rains Intermediate School Choir sings “Sacrifices Made” during the Veterans Day program at Rains ISD on Monday, November 11, in Talkington Gym. […]
November 14, 2024
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Am. Legion Dinner ; Rains County Republican Meeting; The Rains County Angel Trees Are Out; Service of Remembrance […]
Voters turn down sales tax district, incumbents retain seats
Local preliminary results of the November 5 General Election saw incumbents retain seats, while the creation of the sales tax district for the county failed for the third time. […]
Honoring veterans this Veterans Day weekend
Celebrations are planned to honor Rains County veterans with events over the Veterans Day weekend. […]
Spooky Fun
Kevin Douglas shows his young fire fighters how to get the good stuff at the Rains County Sheriff’s Department booth, manned by a shark and Alice in Chains, during the Spooktacular at Sandy Creek Park in Emory on Halloween. […]
November 7, 2024
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Veteran’s Day Parade; RHS Veterans Day Program; Women’s Service Club annual Thanksgiving Luncheon; Service of Remembrance […]
Court commits money from new sales tax district to roads
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, October 24, to commit the funds raised by the county sales tax district to road materials if approved by county residents. […]