Early voting underway for local contested races
Early voting for the March 3 primary is underway for several local contested races in Rains County. […]
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Emory, County rebates ahead of previous year
The office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced local sales tax allocations for February with the City of Emory receiving over $106,000 and Rains County getting back over $60,000. […]
Old Firehouse in March
The Old Firehouse Acoustic Concert Series presents Friction Farm on Saturday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. The modern-folk duo is a husband and wife team of traveling troubadours. […]
Three candidates vie for Precinct 1 position
The four candidates running for the Precinct 1 seat on the Rains County Commissioners Court introduced themselves and answered questions during three candidate forums hosted by the Rains County Republicans. […]
Roads and transparency highlight Precinct 3 race
Candidates for Rains County Commissioner, Precinct 3, took the opportunity to talk with voters at two forums held by the Rains County Republicans. […]
Not so fast, Phil
Just four days after Punxsutawney Phil prognosticated a quick end to winter, Mother Nature had something to say about that as Rains County residents woke to a light dusting of snow Thursday morning, February 6, as the result of a weak cold front that passed through the area. […]
Extension office welcomes Latham
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension announces that Sarah Latham will be the new extension agent for family community health in Rains County as of Monday, February 3. […]
Sheriff candidates square off
The Rains County Republicans held two meet-the-candidates forums last week. The first meeting was held Thursday evening, January 30, in the Rose Community Center in Emory. The second meeting was held Saturday, February 1, in the Rains Junior High School cafetorium. […]
Meet the candidates slated for this week
Rains County Republicans will hold a meet and greet with candidates on Thursday, January 30, and Saturday, February 1. […]
Flamboyant Eagle Fest soars
Despite high winds that canceled the barge tours, the 25th annual Eagle Fest entertained and informed visitors at the Rains County Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 18. […]