Rains County braces for subfreezing temperatures this weekend
A cold front is expected to bring subfreezing temperatures to Rains County and much of Northeast Texas beginning this weekend, prompting weather officials to issue freeze warnings. […]
Rains County
January 22, 2026
Rains County Republican Meeting; Candidate Meet & Greet; Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales […]
Commissioners court considers library board appointments
The Rains County Commissioners tabled the appointments to the Rains County Library Advisory Board and passed a resolution in support of exemption to Hotel Occupancy Tax for counties during the regular meeting on Thursday, January 8. […]
Candidates attend forum
Candidates for local, state and national offices attended the Rains County Republican Party’s candidates forum on Monday night, January 12, in the cafetorium at Rains Elementary School. Candidates running for Rains County Commissioner for Precinct […]
All entities see increase for January returns
The City of Point saw another large increase in local sales tax allocations being returned in January by the office of acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock, while Emory, East Tawakoni and Rains County saw slight increases compared to 2025. […]
January 15, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Rains County Republican Meeting […]
Candidate forum at courthouse on Monday
The Rains County Candidate Forum will be held on Monday, January 12, at 6:00 p.m. in the courtroom of the Rains County Courthouse. […]
Assessing the damage
Emory Volunteer Fire Department, Emory Police Department and Rains County Sheriff’s Department responded to a car vs. tractor-trailer accident at the intersection of Hwy. 19 and Robinson Rd. on Monday afternoon, January 5. One person was transported to Sulphur Springs with unknown injuries. The accident is still under investigation. […]
Janaury 8, 2026
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Point Ladies Civic Club Meeting; American Legion Breakfast; Rains County Candidate Forum; Grief Share Sessions; Rains County Republican Meeting […]
Rains County closes year marked by political upheaval, campus changes and controversy
The year 2025 brought political upheaval, criminal allegations against public officials, school improvements and infrastructure changes across Rains County […]