Volunteer firefighters receive training
On-site training for local volunteer firefighters in the parking lot of the Emory Volunteer Fire Station with members from Point, East Tawakoni and Emory VFDs learning how to stabilize a vehicle. […]
Rains County
September 1, 2020
Good Samaritans; Jeepin’ To Defend The Blue, Sept. 7; FBC Yantis 150 Year Celebration, Oct. 18 […]
Emory City Council discusses budgets, re-plats properties
The Emory City Council members discussed the Rains County Appraisal District (RCAD) budget, the re-plat of properties in the city of Emory and the budget during the meeting on Tuesday, August 18. […]
Point considers smaller budget
The Point City Council met on August 18 for a budget workshop to consider the proposed budget for 2020-2021 for the city. […]
Addition renamed, water conservation plan adopted
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 18, to consider changes to the Blue Herron addition, adopting a water conservation plan, updating bank signatories and hearing several presentations. […]
Republicans hold KAG rally
Rains County Republican Chair Kristi Ratliff hosted the MAGA KAG Trump Rally on Sunday, August 23, at Sidekick’s Bar and Grill in Emory. There were numerous speakers at the event, including Texas State Senator Bob Hall. There were approximately 100 attendees. […]
Prairie Grove-Hopewell Cemetery Association
Prairie Grove-Hopewell Cemetery Association committee member Bobby Thomas shares his historical account of the events leading up to the formation of cemetery associations and committees. […]
District road report for week of August 24
Here’s a look at work planned in Hunt and Rains Counties during the week of Aug. 24, 2020. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. […]
Community center receives signage
Members of the Rains County Women’s Service Club gather as a new sign for the center is presented and installed by Indigo Industries. […]
Lake Country Neighbors give again
Lake Country Neighbors delivered 200 face shields on Wednesday, August 19, to the teachers and staff at Rains ISD and Alba Golden ISD, with the help of Tom Keenan from The Links at Land’s End. […]