Tax revenues up for holiday season
Local sales tax allocations for Rains County, the City of Point and the City of East Tawakoni have increased compared to 2023, while Emory saw a slight decline in growth during the holiday season. […]
Rains County
February 8, 2024
Rains County Democratic Party Meeting; Am. Legion Breakfast; Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales […]
Court focuses on technology, policies, resolutions
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, January 25, to discuss technology, policy updates and a resolution. […]
February 1, 2024
Workforce Solutions Hosts Meeting; Rains County Republican Assembly Meeting; Am. Legion Breakfast; Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales […]
Freezing temperatures cause water issues
Freezing temperatures and eventual thawing cause issues for local water departments in Rains County last week. […]
Rain, fog and pot holes follow freezing temps
A pickup truck enters a fog bank while traveling north on Hwy. 19 across the Mildred McMillan Garrett Memorial Bridge on Tuesday, January 23. […]
UT-Tyler releases FallDean’s and President’s lists
Brandon Bacon, Avery Gowin, Emma Mays and Katie Thurman, all of Emory, and Jordan Montalvo, of Point, were named to honor role at UT-Tyler. […]
January 25, 2024
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Am. Legion Dinner; Rains County Democratic Party Hosts Cardell […]
Commissioners hear plan for future retreat; discuss subdivision status
The Rains County Commissioners held a regular meeting on Thursday, January 11, to hear a presentation on a new facility coming to the county, approve agreements and discuss the status of subdivision. […]
Snow, freezing temperatures force closings for safety
Snow and freezing temperatures forced closures of school, county offices and several businesses to start a shortened holiday week. […]