Janie Lee Scarbrough
Janie Lee Scarbrough, 81, of Farmers Branch and of Emory, died on July 31, 2021. […]
Month: July 2021
Rex Keith Owen
Rex Keith Owen, 85, of Alba, died on July 29, 2021, at his residence. […]
Donna Jacks
Donna Jacks, 65, of Alba, died on July 29, 2021, in Tyler. […]
Robert Burdette West
Robert Burdette “Bob” West, 88, of Lake Fork in Emory, died on July 28, 2021. […]
A Hero’s Testimony
Sergeant First Class John Wayne Walding was the guest speaker of the 2021 Veterans Thank You hosted by the Lake Country Neighbors at Lake Fork Baptist Church on Tuesday, July 20. […]
Council approves funding for local businesses
The Emory City Council met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 20, at Emory City Hall. […]
Trustees propose tax rate, approve proposed budget
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Thursday, July 22, to review the proposed budget and set the proposed tax rate for the district. […]
Court approves interlocal agreement, purchases equipment
The Rains County Commissioners Court accepted an agreement to help the City of Point with road repairs and purchased equipment with the contingency reserve during the regular meeting on Thursday, July 22. […]
Brown bag lunches
When was the last time you carried your lunch somewhere in a brown paper bag? I took my lunch to school most of the time, and it was usually in that simple sack. My mother was one of the few women I knew who worked outside the home, and since she had to leave earlier than Daddy, he usually packed my lunch. […]
Board makes decisions on properties, considers budget
The board of the Rains County Emergency Service District (ESD) met for a regular meeting on Monday, July 19, to consider budgets, cancel a land lease with Sabine River Authority (SRA) and hear monthly reports. […]