James Henry Taylor
Funeral services for James “Jim” Henry Taylor will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel in Emory. […]
Month: January 2020
William Earl Blagburn
A visitation was held for William Earl Blagburn, 69, of Point on January 22, at Ingram Funeral Home in Quinlan. […]
Jackie D. Huddleston
A funeral service for Jackie Delynn Huddleston, 83, of Greenville, formerly of Alba, was held on January 21 at the Amazing Grace Fellowship Church in Alba. Bro. Billy Smith and Bro. Paul McMerrill officiated. […]
Eagle Fest boasts tours, shows and eagles
The 25th annual Rains County Eagle Fest takes place on Saturday, January 18, at the Rains County Fairgrounds in Emory. […]
Two arrested during Friday morning raid
Two suspects were taken into custody and narcotics were seized during the execution of a search warrant in Emory on Friday morning, January 10, according to a statement from the Rains County Sheriff’s Department. […]
Emergency warning system switchover hits snag
As severe weather approached Rains County on Friday, January 9, an issue was discovered that could have resulted in many residents not being alerted through the mass emergency notification system they had signed up for. […]
Wildcats, Lady Cats take down Buffaloes, maul Bulldogs
The Rains Wildcats and Lady Cats got back on the winning track with victories over Lone Oak and Quitman last week. […]
The storm cellar
Strong storms covered Rains County with torrential rains accompanied by lots of thunder and lightning Friday night. The winds were not as strong as predicted, but the forecasts had many residents talking about the weather all week. […]
Point Civic club January meeting
The Point Ladies’ Civic Club met the first Thursday of January, with 31 members present. A delicious dinner was served by Annette Hays, Sherry Malone, Melanie Lemmons, Avon Hatley and Sue McDonald. After dinner, hostess gifts were presented, and Lou Harris won the door prize. […]
Entities see increase for new year
Local sales tax allocations as we start the new year will see the City of Emory receiving just under $96,000 and Rains County getting back over $52,000 from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. […]