Tales from the fair
After a year off for COVID isolation, the Rains County Fair was back last week. The first two nights were so slow in the Exhibits and Vendor Building that I wondered if people were still cocooning at home. […]
Month: September 2021
EDC helps more local businesses, sells radio station
The City of Emory Development Corporation Board of Directors held public hearings and took action on proposed project incentives for businesses in the area during the regular meeting on Wednesday, September 15. […]
Wallace – wife, mother, and judge
Rains County Judge Linda Wallace was sworn into her new position on September 2, to fill the remaining 16-month term of Judge Wayne Wolfe who died on August 26 from complications of COVID-19. […]
September 21, 2021
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Point VFD Tamale Fest And Raffle; Elm Cemetery Business Meeting; Class of 1964 Reunion Canceled; 1965 Class Reunion; Am. Legion Post 156 Dinner; Woosley Cemetery Meeting; Rescue At FOL Book Sale; Bonanza Potluck Dinner Canceled […]
Paying Tribute
Coming to attention at 7:46 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, members of the East Tawakoni Volunteer Fire Department salutedin the direction of New York City until 8:03 a.m. to honor those who lost their lives 20-years ago. […]
Point City Council holds special meeting
The Point City Council met for a special meeting at Point City Hall on Tuesday, September 7. […]
Garrett resigns; special election called
The Emory City Council met in a special session Monday evening, September 13, to accept the resignation of council member Howard Garrett, Place 3. Garrett submitted his letter of resignation, citing health as his reason for leaving the council. […]
Board holds emergency meeting
The Rains Independent School District (RISD) board of trustees met in an emergency special session Tuesday night, September 7, in the board room of the district’s administration building. […]
Lady Cats claw out wins, ready for district
The Rains Lady Cat varsity volleyball team returned to the court after a brief hiatus to notch two more wins before district begins. […]
Wildcats run past Indians for first win of 2021
Two touchdowns in the third quarter propelled the Rains Wildcats to a 22-14 win over the Grand Saline Indians in Grand Saline on Friday night, September 10. […]