Saturday morning accident leaves one dead, injures another
A two-vehicle accident two miles west of Emory on Saturday morning, March 28, left one person dead and another in serious condition. […]
Rains County
Helping out in time of need
Several Rains County residents proved they have a heart of gold by lending a helping hand during a difficult time. […]
Disaster declaration issued for county
Rains County Judge Wayne Wolfe issued a local disaster declaration and the commissioners extended the declaration through May during the regular meeting of the Rains County Commissioners Court on Thursday, March 26. […]
Presents Miss Rains County portrait
Miss Rains County, Katie Thurman, presented her portrait to the commissioners court during their meeting on March 26. The portrait will be on display in the Rains County Courthouse Annex. […]
Community unites in face of COVID-19
In the interest of the safety and well-being of the residents of Rains County and surrounding areas, many local agencies, organizations and businesses have responded to those in need, especially seniors and other vulnerable citizens. […]
Health officials offer tips during health crisis
Information regarding COVID-19 is flowing at a rapid pace and the outbreak continues to evolve. Northeast Texas (NET) Health Preparedness Director Russell Hopkins met with representatives from the cities, county, EDCs, emergency services and business owners to discuss the coronavirus, its impact on the population and preventative measures. […]
Rains Garden Club March meeting
The Rains Garden Club held its regular monthly meeting on March 2, at the Emory United Methodist Church. There were 15 members present, including new members, Carol Boykin and Sue Parrish. […]
Judge releases COVID-19 statement
Rains County Judge Wayne Wolfe released a statement Monday afternoon, March 23, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic that is gripping our nation. […]
Free books… can you imagine?
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) comes to Rains County with free books for children from birth to five years of age. Pat Baier and Lyn Baldwin chose to spearhead the program because it is offered to all Rains County children so they can “Learn to read to read to learn.” […]
Numerous vehicles burglarized
The Rains County Sheriff’s Office, along with the East Tawakoni Police Department, Emory Police Department, and Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, have worked together on a number of burglaries of motor vehicles that have occurred in January and March. At the time of this report, one female and seven males have been identified as having taken part in the burglaries. […]