Car burglary gang strikes Rains County residents
Burglaries of several vehicles in Rains County in the early morning hours of October 24 are believed to be part of a larger criminal ring that has victimized at least 12 counties in East Texas. […]
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Early voting continues to see heavy turnout
Early voting for the November 5 general election in Rains County got off to a fast start last week, but has fallen behind the historic totals of the 2020 election. […]
Airborne canine training
A canine officer jumps from the helicopter as it touches down to continue the pursuit of a person in a dog bite suit during training at a property in Rains County on Friday, October 25. […]
Honoring a first responder
Emory Volunteer Firefighter Allen McPherson is honored as the First Responder of the Year for Rains County by Emory VFD Fire Chief Darren Renshaw during the sixth annual First Responders Banquet on Friday, October 25. […]
October 31, 2024
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; RHS Veterans Day Program […]
Court approves closing on former Leader building
The Rains County Commissioners held a special meeting on Thursday, October 17, to approve a resolution and payment for closing on the purchase of property. […]
Emory PD sees increase in scam call complaints
The Emory Police Department reported an increase in the number of complaints concerning scam calls in the area. […]
Early voting underway
Early voting in the November 5 general election is underway in Rains County with a record number of residents taking advantage of the opportunity to cast a ballot early. […]
Sales tax returns remain down for county, cities
The revenue from the sale of taxable goods in Rains County continues to decline for the county and cities as compared to 2023 as the rest of the State of Texas saw a decrease of 1.2 percent in allocations being returned to local taxing entities in October. […]
October 24, 2024
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Rocky Point Annual Business Meeting […]