Beto offers aid to Rains County
Robert “Beto” O’Rourke speaks with Marvin Henson about water shortage in the county at the Rains County Courthouse on Monday, February 22. […]
Rains County
February 23, 2021
Good Samaritans February Schedule;Justice Bridges Memorial Day Rescheduled; Hooten’s, LLC Hosts Blood Drive; County Line Bapt. Holds Fundraiser; Alba-Golden FFA Shot Clinic; The Talent Box Holds Fundraiser; High School Art Competition; Founder’s Day Meeting; Point Library Reopens; FBC Yantis 150 Year Celebration; Vendor Signups For Founders Day […]
Commissioners amend lease agreement, update by-laws
Rains County Commissioners changed the lease agreement for election equipment, updated the Rains County Tourism Board by-laws and approved the auction of equipment during the regular meeting on Thursday, February 11. […]
Freezing temperatures bring rolling blackouts
Last week’s forecasted arctic blast made its arrival, and with it came plunging temperatures that dipped into the single digits, a wintery mix of freezing precipitation, and rolling blackouts. […]
Campuses closed through Wednesday
The campuses of Rains ISD were idle Monday, February 15, for Presidents Day. Later that morning, parents were notified that all campuses would be closed through Wednesday, February 17. […]
Godfather of hip-hop radio
Greg Mack is one of the most transformational figures in radio. Known mostly for creating what is called the “Rhythmic” format, a format heard all across the USA. […]
February 16, 2021
Good Samaritans February Schedule; St. John’s Host Blood Drive; County Line Bapt. Holds Fundraiser; Alba-Golden FFA Shot Clinic; The Talent Box Holds Fundraiser; High School Art Competition; Point Library Reopens; FBC Yantis 150 Year Celebration; Vendor Signups For Founders Day […]
Winter Storm Warning and Advisory for Rains County
A prolonged and unprecedented winter weather event with significant to extreme impacts to travel and infrastructure will continue through the next several days. […]
Deadline to file for May 1 election is Friday
The deadline to file for a place on the ballot of the May 1 election for a position on the Rains ISD Board of Trustees, the city council of Emory or City of East Tawakoni City Council is Friday, February 12, by 5:00 p.m. […]
Plans underway for June 19 Founder’s Day
The Founder’s Day committee met Monday, February 1, to begin planning the 2021 Founder’s Day festivities. Due to the cancellation of last year’s 150th anniversary, Founder’s Day will incorporate the county’s sesquicentennial celebration. […]