Rella Lou Alvarez
A private family funeral service for Rella Lou Alvarez, 92, of Rockwall, will be held at the Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel. […]
Month: March 2020
Robert Rose
Services for Robert Rose, 70, of Point were held March 28. Bro. Zachary Honzell officiated. […]
James Wittie Calhoun
A private service for James Wittie Calhoun, 93, of Emory was held on March 30, 2020, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Chapel. […]
District adjusts to closed campuses
Rains Independent School District held a drive-thru pick up at all campuses on Monday, March 23, for parents to get needed supplies for their students as the district remains closed through Friday, April 10. […]
Health officials offer tips during health crisis
Information regarding COVID-19 is flowing at a rapid pace and the outbreak continues to evolve. Northeast Texas (NET) Health Preparedness Director Russell Hopkins met with representatives from the cities, county, EDCs, emergency services and business owners to discuss the coronavirus, its impact on the population and preventative measures. […]
Community unites in face of COVID-19
In the interest of the safety and well-being of the residents of Rains County and surrounding areas, many local agencies, organizations and businesses have responded to those in need, especially seniors and other vulnerable citizens. […]
Council adds reinvestment zones on Hwy. 69
The Emory City Council re-adopted tax abatement policy, added areas to the reinvestment zone and approved Rains ISD to use the Rains Child Safety Fund during the regular meeting on Tuesday, March 17. […]
Judge releases COVID-19 statement
Rains County Judge Wayne Wolfe released a statement Monday afternoon, March 23, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic that is gripping our nation. […]
Maintaining mental health through COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services describes mental health as our emotional, psychological, and social well-being (2019). Mental health affects our entire being, how we think, how we feel, and how we act. I have read and shared information on physical health and best practices for COVID-19 (short for Coronavirus Disease 2019), but now I want to share a few tips and tidbits on mental health. […]
Taking first place
Rains County girls are crowned queen in their divisions at the Ellis County OLM Pageant held March 15. Kinzlee Thomas (left) is in the first-grade and is the daughter of Brittainy and Kevin Thomas. Held by her mother is 3-month-old Carter Cox (right), the daughter of Malory and Christopher Cox. […]