Can’t dampen their day
Rain could not dampen spirits as teachers greeted students for the first day of school Wednesday, August 18. […]
Year: 2021
Technology allows court to achieve quorum
A special meeting scheduled for the Rains County Commissioners Court was held on Thursday, August 19, at 10:00 a.m. to hold a public hearing for the proposed county budget FY 2021-2022 and to order a special election for November. […]
Mayor Northcutt resigns
The City of Point has a new acting mayor. Recently approved by the Point City Council as Mayor Pro Tem, Stephen Cross will now take over all mayoral duties. Former elected Mayor Johnny Northcutt submitted a letter of resignation to Point City Secretary Angie Good on Tuesday, August 17. […]
Whataburger, reduced tax rate top Emory City Council meeting
Those who live and travel through Emory will begin to see construction across 22 acres at the intersection of FM 515 and Hwy. 69, according to Emory Development Corporation (EDC) Director Robert Worley. He told the Emory City Council on Tuesday, August 17, at its regular meeting, that the acreage had been sold to a company which plans to build a convenience store, truck stop and Whataburger on the land. […]
Wildcats scrimmage Winona at home, ready for season opener on the road
Wildcat running back Isaiah Henderson-Jackson explodes through the Winona line looking for more yards during the live quarter of the srimmage against the Wildcats on Thursday, August 19, at Wildcat Stadium in Emory. […]
Lady Cats win tournament, continue to rack up wins
The Rains Lady Cat Varsity Volleyball team won seven of eight matches last week and finished as champions of the tournament in Wills Point. […]
Back to school
Back-to-school week made me feel older than usual this year. Maybe it’s because my grandson is a senior, and my granddaughter is entering seventh grade. […]
Rains County, Emory, Point remain ahead of last year
Rains County, the City of Emory and the City of Point had increases in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in August compared to last year. […]
Board approves incentives, considers proposed budget
The Board of Directors for the City of Emory Development Corporation met on Wednesday, August 11, to discuss the 2022 budget and approve signage for two businesses in Emory. […]
Board, VFDs discuss budgets, contracts
The board of the Rains County Emergency Service District met for a regular meeting on Monday, August 16, to consider the budget and budget requests, discuss upcoming contract renewals and hear monthly reports. […]