Year: 2021
Ham radio operators to participate in national event
Ham radio operators from the Rains Amateur Radio Association in Rains County and surrounding areas will be participating in a national amateur radio exercise from 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, until 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 27. […]
Riding shotgun for Papa
Landry Mills (right) rides shotgun on a horse-drawn buggy carrying his Papa, Ronnie Fenter, to his final resting place at Lone Star Cemetery in Point. One of Fenter’s hobbies was rebuilding horse- and mule-drawn wagons. […]
Council discusses tower lease, approves food pantry
The East Tawakoni City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 15, to hear an update on leasing tower space and consider hosting a Little Pantry in the city. […]
June 22, 2021
Good Sam Clothes Shop, Weekdays; Good Samaritan Thrift Shop Open; Dunbar Cemetery Decoration Day; Poppers In The Park […]
Doug McMillin
Doug McMillin, 56, of Emory, died peacefully at his home on June 19, 2021. […]
Judy Armstrong
Judy Armstrong, 71, of Emory, died at her home on June 16, 2021. […]
Emory, Rains County see continued increase in sales tax allotments
Rains County and the City of Emory had an increase in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in June compared to last year. […]
Board approves incentives for three local businesses
The board of the City of Emory Economic Development Corporation (EDC) held public hearings and approved incentive agreements for a new pharmacy, as well as the relocations of a used tire center and a local restaurant during the regular meeting on Wednesday, June 9. […]
Tax abatement, sewer installation approved by commissioners
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, June 10, to consider accepting a tax abatement, approving a site sewage installation and hearing updates on grants. […]