Two area churches have the Christmas spirit
House of Prayer and Bethany Church have joined forces to bring Christmas to people in need this holiday season. […]
Rains County
United We Stand
Supporting the nation, Melissa Harris of Sulphur Springs and her horse, Sarge, participate at the Rains County Courthouse in the United We Stand Rally. On Labor Day, Monday September 7, citizens were asked to stand outside with their American flags for 17 minutes and 76 seconds at noon in support of our nation. […]
Rains High School 2020 Homecoming Court
Rains High School 2020 Homecoming Court […]
September 8, 2020
Jake Wilson Tournament; FBC Yantis 150 Year Celebration; Good Samaritans […]
School district reports positive case in elementary school
Rains Independent School District Superintendent Jennifer Johnson sent out a letter to parents and guardians last week indicating that a student on the Rains Elementary campus had tested positive for COVID-19. […]
Court considers tax rate, software, payroll deferment
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, August 27, to consider the effect of the tax rate for Rains County on the budget, heard a presentation of software for the Road & Bridge department and decided on the payroll deferment for county employees. […]
Council approves proposed budget, sets lower tax rate
The Emory City Council held a public hearing for a proposed tax abatement followed by a special meeting Tuesday evening, August 25. […]
Wildcats plow through Farmers in season opener
Rains senior running back Mason Songer follows his lead blocker during first-half action Friday night, August 28, at Rains Wildcat Stadium. The Wildcats kicked off their season with a 70-20 win over the Farmersville Farmers. […]
Point keeps tax rate, approves proposed budget
The city council for the City of Point held a public hearing and special meeting concerning the tax rate and budget for the city on Tuesday, August 25. […]
Midkiff – local historian, author, consummate mythical Texas man
Harold G. “Tex” Midkiff is a native Texan, born in Houston and raised in Palestine. Although his career in homeland security has taken him all over the country, he has always returned to East Texas. […]