Brothers inspire creation of American Legion Post
The story of the Rabb brothers of Rains County not only inspired their hometown and community, but the establishment of an American Legion post. […]
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Lady Cat Day proclaimed in Emory
Upon returning home, Lady Cat head coach Scott Delozier read a proclamation to his team proclaiming June 4, 2021, Lady Cat Day in Emory. […]
Classics ’Round the Square
The Classics ’Round the Square car show returns to Emory on September 11. The 23rd annual event is sponsored by the City of Emory, J&R Auto Supply, JC Automotive and A&R Collision Center. Classic car entries must be a model from 1987 or earlier to participate. […]
Flats and area news
We have had lots of rain last week. Can’t even get the grass mowed. It’s just standing water. […]
June 8, 2021
Good Sam Clothes Shop, Weekdays; Good Samaritan Thrift Shop Open; American Legion Buffet Breakfast; Pat Fallon To Speak At Rally; Prospect Cemetery Annual Meeting; Hefner Presents Proclamation; Rains County Republicans; Sesquicentennial Plus 1 Unity Parade; LFSA Benefit Moved; Rabb Brothers Post 156 Holds Raffle; RYSA Football And Cheer Signups […]
Property values, RCAD addressed
The Rains County Commissioners Court failed to approve the Rains County Appraisal District’s (RCAD) proposed budget, heard concerns regarding property taxes in the county and considered plats during the regular meeting on Thursday, May 27. […]
Rains County experiencing a housing, population boom
“The 2020 census puts the [Texas’] population at 29,145,505 – up from 25.1 million in 2010 – after gaining the most residents of any state in the last decade,” the Texas Tribune recently reported. […]
Flats and area news
A large group of family and friends met at the Point Community Center on Saturday to enjoy the big 90th Birthday Bash for Betty “Fenter” Tidwell Weeden. […]
4-H youth compete in archery
Five members of the Rains 4-H Club participated in the District 4-H Archery Competition in Texarkana on Saturday, May 1. It was the second year that the kids participated in the event, and they had a blast, representing Rains 4-H well. […]
June 1, 2021
Good Sam Clothes Shop, Weekdays; Good Samaritan Thrift Shop Open; Long Cemetery Association Meets; RYSA Football And Cheer Signups; Town Hall To Be Held; Pilgrim Rest Cem. 1 Memorial Day; Smyrna Cemetery Memorial Day; Am. Legion Buffet Breakfast; Pat Fallon To Speak At Rally; Prospect Cemetery Annual Meeting; Hefner Presents County 150-Years Proclamation; Sesquicentennial Plus 1 Unity Parade; Rains County Republicans; LFSA Benefit Moved […]