Marching band earns superior rating at regional meet
The RISD Wildcat Marching Band received a superior rating for the second year in a row on Wednesday, November 18, at the Region 3 Marching Band competition held in Mesquite. […]
Rains County
Rains County prepares for Christmas events
Holiday events celebrating Christmas begin in Rains County on Saturday, December 5, with the Spirit of East Tawakoni Christmas Parade at 4:00 p.m. Line-up begins at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall. […]
Governor Abbott announces vaccine distribution plan
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) announced the guiding principles for Texas’ COVID-19 vaccine allocation process, which will serve as a foundation for the state’s initial distribution for COVID-19 vaccines expected as early as next month. […]
Pharmacies to offer free COVID-19 vaccines
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is actively preparing for the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccination once it’s approved and available for distribution. […]
Beautifying the park
Volunteers Teresa Runion and Janelle Lyons from the local chapter of the Texas Master Gardners plan out the beautification of the Emory City Park on Wednesday, November 18. […]
Masonic Lodges award funds
Savanna and Eric Christian were named Foster Family of The Year at the annual Help-A-Child Benefit held on October 17. On Friday, November 20, the Christians were presented with a check by members of local Masonic Lodges from funds raised at the benefit. […]
November 24, 2020
Good Samaritans Holiday Schedule The Good Samaritans thrift store and clothing store will be closed November 28 and December 26. The stores will be open December 5, 12, and 19. There will not be food […]
Trustees updated on COVID
Rains Independent School District [RISD] Superintendent Jennifer Johnson updated board members on the toll COVID-19 has taken on the school district during the regular monthly meeting of the RISD board of trustees Monday, November 9. Johnson told the board there have been 12 students and 12 staff members to test positive for the virus since the start of school. […]
RISD to close Wednesday
Rains Independent School District [RISD] superintendent, Jennifer Johnson, sent out letters to parents Monday afternoon, November 16, stating that RISD schools will be closed Wednesday, November 18, through Friday, November 20. […]
Court accepts new policies, canvasses election results
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, November 12, to discuss adding stop signs on two county roads, approve changes to the Indigent Health Care program and canvass the November 3 election results in the county. […]