Candidate packets for 2026 election available for pick up
The Rains County Election office announced on Friday, October 3, that candidate packets for the 2026 election are available for pickup at the election office at 220 W Quitman in Emory. […]
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County, cities continue to see increase in sales tax revenues
The revenue from the sale of taxable goods in Rains County continued on an uptick for the county, Point and East Tawakoni according to the numbers released by the Texas Comptrollers Office on Wednesday, October 8. […]
Meeting local law and fire departments
Residents and kids of Rains County enjoyed a fun night out with local first responders for National Night Out on Tuesday, October 8, at Sandy Creek Park. […]
October 9, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Rains Co. Good Samaritans Annual Coat Sale ; Hooker Cemetery Clean-up; American Legion Breakfast; Woosley Cemetery Association to hold Annual Meeting; Class of 1964 Reunion; First Responders Banquet; Angel Tree Applications Available Online; Volunteers Needed For Veteran’s Day Activities; Veteran Photos Needed […]
Commissioners deny salvage yard permit, consider county buildings
The Rains County Commissioners Court denied an application for a salvage yard on Hwy. 19 South, entered environmental reports in the meeting minutes and learned of leasing options for county equipment during the regular meeting on Thursday, September 25. […]
Laying out the numbers
Rains County Judge Brent Hilliard listens to Rains ISD Superintendent Joe Nicks talk about the cost to the average homeowner of the voter approved tax rate election (VATRE) during a public information meeting held by the school district to answer questions from residents. […]
Last day to register for November election is Monday
The last day to register to vote for the November 4 general election is Monday, October 6. […]
October 2, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; Rains High School Classes of the 70s Reunion; American Legion Breakfast; Woosley Cemetery Association to hold Annual Meeting; Class of 1964 Reunion; Volunteers Needed For Veteran’s Day Activities; Veteran Photos Needed […]
September 25, 2025
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; American Legion Dinner; RHS Class of 1963 Reunion; Rains High School Classes of the 70s Reunion; Woosley Cemetery Association to hold Annual Meeting; Volunteers Needed For Veteran’s Day Activities; Veteran Photos Needed […]
Court adopts budget, tax rate; hears public comments
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, September 11, to hear public input on a salvage yard license application and adopted the proposed 2025-2026 tax rate and budget for the county. […]