Homecoming, Classic Cars, County Fair make for busy week
Rains County is set for a week full of activities culminating with the 92nd edition of the Rains County Fair. […]
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RISD mourns loss of student
Rains ISD is mourning the loss of one of its students. On Tuesday afternoon, September 6, Rains ISD Superintendent Jennifer Johnson sent a letter out announcing the loss of Gemini Howle, an eighth-grade student at Rains Junior High. […]
Court applies for grant for victims of crime
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Thursday, September 1, to appoint Rains County Judge Linda Wallace as designated signatory on a grant contract. […]
September 8, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; 4-H Shotgun Project holding raffle; Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel To Meet; Class of 1963 Reunion […]
Man fatally shot in Emory Saturday
What began as a medical emergency at a residence in Emory turned into a homicide investigation for the Emory Police Department Saturday, August 27. […]
Court lifts burn ban, updated on storm damage to county roads
The Rains County Commissioners Court was updated on storm damage to roads in Rains County, selected a new company for lawn care maintenance of county property and lifted the burn ban during the regular meeting on Thursday, August 25. […]
Off and running!
The Rains Wildcats are off and running in their 2022 football season. The Wildcats opened their season at home Friday night, August 26, with a 24-14 win over the Lone Oak Buffaloes. […]
September 1, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Am. Legion Breakfast; 4-H Shotgun Project holding raffle […]
Commissioners review budget, tax rate
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Thursday, August 18, to review the budget, hold a public hearing and approve a bond. […]
County overwhelmed by epic rainfall
An epic rainfall visited Rains County overnight Sunday and Monday morning. The deluge, which surpassed 10 inches in some parts of the county, resulted in flooded county roads and the cancellation of classes for Rains ISD. […]