Founder’s Day set for Saturday
The Rains County Chamber of Commerce is returning Founder’s Day to the first Saturday in May. That means Saturday, May 7, fun and festivities for the whole family will occur at Sandy Creek Park in Emory. […]
Year: 2022
Point council terminates contract with trash collection company
Mayor Stephen Cross and council members met for the regular Point City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 3, at 6:45 p.m. at Point City Hall. […]
Amendments, AGISD bond on ballot Saturday
Early voting for the May 7 election on two proposed constitutional amendments has ended and 441 county residents cast ballots by mail or in person at the Election office in the Rains County Courthouse Annex in Emory. […]
Court considers subdivisions, county policy
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, April 28, to consider plats and policies. […]
Wildcats need extra games to claim second, Ladies win playoff opener
The Rains Lady Cats softball team claims the Bi-District title, while the Rains Wildcat baseball team claims second place in District 12-3A. […]
South Rains SUD receives excellence award
The Texas Rural Water Association [TRWA] recently recognized South Rains Special Utility District [SUD] with its Small System Excellence award. […]
I miss my Mom
In honor of Mother’s Day, I’m sharing a slightly updated chapter from my second memoir titled “Mom’s Long Goodbye:” […]
May 5, 2022
Good Sam Clothes/ Thrift Shop Sales; Miller Grove Cemetery Memorial Service; Hooker Cemetery Clean-up And Annual Meeting; Annual Elm Cemetery Service […]
Rosalind Marie Walker
Rosalind Marie Walker, 58, of Emory, died on May 5, 2022. […]
Timmons, Smith qualify for UIL State Academic Meet
Carter Timmons and Storey Smith qualified for the Texas UIL State Academic Meet after medaling at the Region 2-3A Academic Meet on Saturday, April 23, in Tyler. […]