Poppin’ good time coming to Heritage Park on July 4th
The Women’s Service Club of Emory will present Poppers in the Park on Monday, July 4, at the Heritage Park. […]
Year: 2022
Commissioners deny final plat request from Retreat at Anglers Point
The Rains County Commissioners Court met for a regular meeting on Thursday, June 23, to discuss subdivisions, update filing fees and open bids. […]
Yes, I’ve been to Sturgis
The week before Father’s Day, I changed my Facebook profile picture of a favorite picture of Dad and me. I was about nine months old which would have made him about twenty-six. […]
June 30, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Rocky Point Community Center Meeting; Am. Legion Breakfast; Point Ladies Civic Club Fundraiser; Rains County Republican Assembly Hosts Forum […]
Shirley Mae Gregory
Shirley Mae Gregory, 85, of Emory, died on June 26, 2022. […]
Large turnout celebrating Juneteenth 2022
Locals, out-of-towners and out-of-staters braved the Texas heat on June 17-18 to enjoy live music, eat delicious barbecue, walk the Opal Lee Freedom Walk and celebrate black history, its progress and its culture at the celebration. […]
Honoring a hero
Descendants of Buffalo Soldier Johnie L. Toliver stand with a wreath at the Rains County Veterans Memorial during the dedication of a paver to the veteran on Saturday, June 18. Following the parade through downtown, the ceremony was part of the Juneteenth Celebration in Rains County. […]
Police chief announces addition of K-9 unit
The Point City Council met Tuesday evening, June 14, for their regular monthly meeting. A quorum of members was present, with councilman Dustin Briggs chairing the meeting for Mayor Stephen Cross, who was absent. […]
Water outages, construction discussed
The City Council of East Tawakoni discussed utility construction within the city and accepted the resignation of a council member during the regular meeting on Tuesday, June 21. […]
Berry pickin’ time
Just when I think I’ve experienced all that country life has to offer, I find something new – or at least new to me. […]