Rains County

Members of Rabb Brothers Memorial American Legion Post 156 gathered on the courthouse square on February 21 to honorably retire over 400 old and weathered flags donated by residents and businesses in Rains County. Participating in the ceremony are (l-r) Ed Chalk, Commander, David Harvey, Veteran Service Officer, Gary Thomas, Flag Chairman, and Dan Curtis, Vice Commander. […]

Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Annual Cancer Aide Benefit; Am. Legion Breakfast […]

Early voting is underway in the March 1 Primary elections and 683 residents of Rains County have cast a ballot in the local, state and national contested party races. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Mexican Stack-Up and Silent Auction; Am. Legion Dinner; Calling ALL Teenage Artists […]