Elected officials take oaths of office
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Thursday, January 2, to swear into office the county officials elected in the November 5 General Election. […]
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Candidate signup for May 3 election begins January 15
Candidates may begin to file for a place on the May 3 General Election ballot on Wednesday, January 15, with seats on the Rains Independent School District Board of Trustees, Emory City Council and East Tawakoni City Council up for election. […]
Total sales tax receipts for 2024 fall short of 2023 totals
Local sales during October pushed East Tawakoni to better monthly returns than last year, but all districts remain behind 2023 totals of sale revenues being returned to the local taxing district. […]
January 9, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; American Legion Breakfast; Rains County Republican Meeting […]
Commissioners approve new radio system for county
The Rains County Commissioners Court approved a proposal for a new radio system for county law enforcement and appointed board members during a special meeting on Monday, December 23. […]
State Tournament, Total Eclipse Top Headlines for 2024
Rains County residents were treated to historic events and annual fun during 2024. […]
Commissioners court deals with personnel items, discusses future R&B projects
The Rains County Commissioners held a regular meeting on Thursday, December 12, to approve pay for Rains County Sheriff’s Deputies for covering extra shifts, reclassify three county employees and discuss future road improvements. […]
SRA grandfathers housing made illegal by rule changes
The Board of Directors for Sabine River Authority (SRA) extended proposed grandfather deadlines by 20 years during the regular meeting on Thursday, December 12. […]
The Reason for the Season
The Emory Methodist Church presents a live nativity scene depicting the birth of Jesus Christ. The performance was held just before the Emory Christmas parade Saturday evening, December 14. […]
Sheriff’s office awarded grant to upgrade radio system
The East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) announced on Tuesday, December 10, that Rains County would be the recipient of a grant to upgrade the radio system of the Rains County Sheriff’s office. […]