Juneteenth Celebration Observed in Emory
A large and diverse crowd came out to celebrate Juneteenth, a federal holiday that commemorates the anniversary of the day that the order for the freeing of enslaved people was given in Galveston. […]
Year: 2023
Daddy’s Legacy of Love and Peace
As I sit here on Father’s Day wondering what to write, my thoughts keep going to Daddy, so I want to share the first story I posted on the blog site I set up the year he died. […]
Rains County, Point sales tax returns up
Rains County and Point saw an increase in the amount of local sales tax allocations being returned from the office of Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in June compared to 2022. […]
June 22, 2023
Good Sam Clothes/Thrift Shop Sales; RISD Supply Lists Available; Town Hall to be Held; Am. Legion Dinner; Am. Legion Officer Installation; Rains County Toys For Tots […]
John Melton
John Melton, 64, of Emory, died on June 21, 2023. […]
Tyler Jones: Outdoorsman and Musician
Tyler Jones grew up in Emory hunting and fishing from an early age and was probably influenced to fish by his dad who owns Lake Fork Lodge. […]
Council reclaims meters, hires finance manager
The Point City Council held a regular meeting on Thursday, June 8, to discuss water meters, a new position at the city and repair of drainage issues on Avenue D. […]
Council hears from citizens in brief meeting
The Emory City Council met in regular session Tuesday evening, June 13, in the council chamber at city hall. […]
Trustees seat new board, discuss district finances
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees seated new board members, accepted the resignation of another and discussed school financing during the regular meeting held on Thursday, June 8. […]
Court covers budget overages, discuss water in subdivisions
The Rains County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, June 8, to transfer funds to cover budget overages in the Rains County Road & Bridge department and discuss water issues in subdivisions. […]