Emory, East Tawakoni, County show increase in sales tax during holidays
Local sales tax allocations for Rains County remained up as 2021 came to an end, and the cities of Emory and East Tawakoni continued to see growth during the holiday season. […]
Rains County
February 24, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Blood Drive to be held; Mexican Stack-Up and Silent Auction; Am. Legion Dinner; Annual Cancer Aide Benefit; Calling ALL Teenage Artists […]
Court addresses illegal subdivision, hears electricity proposals
The Rains County Commissioners Court moved forward with action against parties involved in an unapproved subdivision in the county, heard proposals for electricity service for the county and approved the local Veterans Affairs office as an option for jury duty pay donation during the regular meeting on Thursday, February 10. […]
Valentine’s Day chase leaves broken vehicle, no broken hearts
On Monday, February 14, 2022, the Rains County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) issued a press release detailing a high pursuit chase involving RCSO deputies and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers. […]
Woodbury Creek Bridge closed
During a special session of the Rains County Commissioners Court held Tuesday afternoon, February 15, Rains County Road and Bridge Administrator Ronnie Morgan was asked about the recent closure of the bridge that crosses Woodbury Creek on Rains County Road 1495. […]
Republican party hosts candidate forum
The Republican party of Rains County hosted a Primary Candidate Forum at the Emory Middle School cafeteria on Saturday, February 12, at 10:00 a.m. In spite of cold and sleety weather, there was a good turnout of folks that likely numbered 50-60. […]
February 17, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Mexican Stack-Up and Silent Auction; Am. Legion Dinner; Calling ALL Teenage Artists […]
With redistricting done, residents head to polls for March 1 primary
Early voting is set to begin on February 14 for the March 1 primary as the new districts for Texas House & Senate, State Board of Education and United States Congressional district go into effect. […]
SRA gives update on Lake Fork repairs
According to a February 7 SRA press release, the reservoir will be kept at 397 feet after underwater inspections showed that more soil cement repairs to the Lake Fork Dam are needed. […]
Wash away that winter grey
Clear skies and warm temperatures had people lining up at the carwash to wash away the remnants of last week’s ice storms. […]