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. […]
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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. […]
King Kat Tournament Trail to visit Tawakoni
Catfish anglers from several states will travel to Lake Tawakoni for a King Kat Tournament Trail event presented by Bass Pro Shops Cabela’s. Local and traveling anglers will be vying for cash, prizes, and an opportunity to compete at the 2020 King Kat Classic which will feature a guaranteed payout of $120,000 in cash and prizes. […]
Crappie USA Tournament Trail to visit Lake Fork
Crappie anglers from several states will travel to Lake Fork for a Crappie USA Tournament Trail event on March 7, presented by Bass Pro Shops Cabela’s. […]
Two arrested during Friday morning raid
Two suspects were taken into custody and narcotics were seized during the execution of a search warrant in Emory on Friday morning, January 10, according to a statement from the Rains County Sheriff’s Department. […]
Eagle Fest boasts tours, shows and eagles
The 25th annual Rains County Eagle Fest takes place on Saturday, January 18, at the Rains County Fairgrounds in Emory. […]
Court addresses salary adjustments; selects depository
The Rains County Commissioners Court selected a depository bank, made personnel adjustments, heard reports and more during the regular meeting on Thursday, January 9. […]
Entities see increase for new year
Local sales tax allocations as we start the new year will see the City of Emory receiving just under $96,000 and Rains County getting back over $52,000 from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. […]
Court all business in short meeting
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a shortened regular meeting on Thursday, December 26, to hear the ESD audit, approve a final plat and issue a bond. […]
Mid-winter bald eagle count this weekend
The annual mid-winter bald eagle count of Lake Fork will take place on Saturday and Sunday, January 11-12. The public is invited to meet at the Oak Ridge Marina Cafe each morning of the event at 7:00 a.m. to get instructions. […]